Plemmirio, Marine protected area near Syracuse, Italy.
The Plemmirio reserve spans 2400 hectares along Sicily's eastern coast, featuring underwater caves, rocky cliffs, and extensive seagrass meadows.
The Italian Ministry of Environment established Plemmirio in 2004, dividing it into three protection zones to maintain marine biodiversity and ecological balance.
Local fishermen maintain traditional fishing methods within zones B and C, following regulations that preserve both maritime heritage and marine resources.
The reserve includes 35 coastal access points with wooden platforms installed during summer, while diving requires authorization from management authorities.
The area contains the only European wild dwarf palm species, growing among Mediterranean scrub alongside numerous marine species in the protected waters.
Location: Syracuse
Location: Sicily
Inception: 2004
Website: http://plemmirio.it
GPS coordinates: 37.04027,15.30683
Latest update: May 11, 2025 12:21
Fountain of Arethusa
2.3 km
Castello Maniace
1.8 km
Palazzo Bellomo Museum
2.2 km
Palazzo Borgia Impellizzeri
2.4 km
Teatro Comunale
2.3 km
Chiesa di San Giovannello
2.3 km
Ipogeo
2.4 km
Spiaggia Arenella
6.2 km
San Martino
2.2 km
Aquarium of Syracuse
2.3 km
Spiaggia del Minareto
434 m
Papyrus Museum (Syracuse)
2.4 km
Capo Murro di Porco lighthouse
4.8 km
Spirito Santo
2 km
Puppet Museum
2.3 km
San Giuseppe, Ortigia
2.3 km
San Benedetto
2.2 km
Museo del mare
2.2 km
Castello Maniace Lighthouse
1.8 km
Spiaggia di Punta Carrozza
800 m
Spiaggia finanza siracusa
437 m
Spiaggia Costa del Sole
5.4 km
Gesù e Maria
2.2 km
San Domenico
2.3 km
Spiaggetta di Aretusa
2.4 km
Batteria Lamba Doria
4.3 km
La compagnia dei pupari Vaccaro-Mauceri
2.3 km
Spiaggia della Pillirina
69 mReviews
Visited this place? Tap the stars to rate it and share your experience / photos with the community! Try now! You can cancel it anytime.
Discover hidden gems everywhere you go!
From secret cafés to breathtaking viewpoints, skip the crowded tourist spots and find places that match your style. Our app makes it easy with voice search, smart filtering, route optimization, and insider tips from travelers worldwide. Download now for the complete mobile experience.
A unique approach to discovering new places❞
— Le Figaro
All the places worth exploring❞
— France Info
A tailor-made excursion in just a few clicks❞
— 20 Minutes