Area naturale marina protetta Capo Gallo - Isola delle Femmine
Area naturale marina protetta Capo Gallo - Isola delle Femmine, Marine protected area in Gulf of Palermo, Italy.
Area naturale marina protetta Capo Gallo - Isola delle Femmine spreads across thousands of hectares of Mediterranean waters with underwater caves and extensive seagrass meadows. The zone divides into three protection areas with different rules for swimming and anchoring.
The Environment Ministry established this protected zone in 2002 to safeguard the marine biodiversity and geological resources of the Palermo coast. This action followed growing awareness of the ecological importance of this Mediterranean region.
The coastline holds several defense towers and natural caves containing archaeological remains from different periods. They tell stories of long maritime traditions and human settlement in this region.
Visitors should know that the area divides into three zones with different access rules for each. It is important to check which zone you are entering before swimming or anchoring.
A German World War II aircraft wreck lies on the seabed, now serving as a habitat for Mediterranean moray eels. This blend of wartime history and modern marine life makes the location distinctive.
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