{"id":3831,"date":"2025-04-18T11:07:10","date_gmt":"2025-04-18T09:07:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.cruisesail.it\/area-marina-protetta-capo-caccia-isola-piana\/"},"modified":"2025-04-18T11:12:33","modified_gmt":"2025-04-18T09:12:33","slug":"area-marina-protetta-capo-caccia-isola-piana","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.cruisesail.it\/en\/area-marina-protetta-capo-caccia-isola-piana\/","title":{"rendered":"Area Marina Protetta Capo Caccia \u2013 Isola Piana"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-page\" data-elementor-id=\"3831\" class=\"elementor elementor-3831 elementor-3820\" data-elementor-post-type=\"page\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1981d3eb e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"1981d3eb\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5b16263 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"5b16263\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tCapo Caccia \u2013 Isola Piana Marine Protected Area: Guide and Visitor Regulations\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ee53cda elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"ee53cda\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>The <strong>Capo Caccia \u2013 Isola Piana Marine Protected Area (MPA)<\/strong> is one of the most fascinating natural gems of <strong>northwestern Sardinia<\/strong>. Located within the territory of <strong>Alghero<\/strong>, this protected area safeguards a marine and coastal ecosystem of extraordinary beauty and biological importance.<br \/>\u00a0If you&#8217;re planning a <strong>boat excursion<\/strong> or any other activity in the area, it is essential to understand the rules and key features of the MPA to enjoy a <strong>responsible and sustainable experience<\/strong>.<\/p><h3><strong>Where is the Capo Caccia \u2013 Isola Piana Marine Protected Area?<\/strong><\/h3><p>The Capo Caccia \u2013 Isola Piana MPA is located in <strong>northwestern Sardinia<\/strong>, within the municipality of <strong>Alghero<\/strong>, a renowned tourist destination known for its Catalan heritage, pristine beaches, and rich natural environment.<\/p><p>The protected area stretches along a spectacular and diverse section of coastline, from <strong>Punta delle Gessiere<\/strong> in the north to <strong>Capo Galera<\/strong> in the south. It includes some of the most iconic spots along the Alghero coast, such as the <strong>white cliffs of Capo Caccia<\/strong>, the <strong>Punta Giglio<\/strong> area, <strong>Isola Piana<\/strong>, and the famous <strong>Neptune\u2019s Caves (Grotte di Nettuno)<\/strong> \u2013 one of Sardinia\u2019s most visited natural attractions.<\/p><p>The entire zone features ecologically valuable <strong>marine and terrestrial environments<\/strong>, including seabeds rich in biodiversity, extensive <strong>Posidonia oceanica<\/strong> meadows, submerged and semi-submerged caves, and a wide variety of protected marine flora and fauna.<br \/>\u00a0This stretch of coastline offers <strong>breathtaking landscapes<\/strong> with towering limestone cliffs overlooking the sea, hidden coves, and crystal-clear waters that attract nature lovers, divers, boaters, and landscape photographers year after year.<\/p><h3><strong>What You Can Do in the Capo Caccia \u2013 Isola Piana MPA<\/strong><\/h3><p>Many activities are allowed within the Marine Protected Area, but it&#8217;s important to respect the <strong>zoning system<\/strong> (A, B, and C), each with specific regulations:<\/p><ul><li>\ud83d\udfe5 <strong>Zone A \u2013 Integral Reserve<\/strong>: access prohibited; no activities are allowed except for authorized scientific or management purposes.<br \/><br \/><\/li><li>\ud83d\udfe6 <strong>Zone B \u2013 General Reserve<\/strong>: permitted activities include rowing, sailing, or electric motor navigation, swimming, and certain types of authorized guided diving.<br \/><br \/><\/li><li>\ud83d\udfe8 <strong>Zone C \u2013 Partial Reserve<\/strong>: navigation, swimming, regulated fishing, and supervised scuba diving are permitted according to local rules.<br \/><br \/><\/li><\/ul><p>\ud83d\udc49 Always consult the <strong>zone map<\/strong> and <strong>permit requirements<\/strong> before entering the area.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a0cf3dd elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"a0cf3dd\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"565\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cruisesail.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/carta_della_zonazione-1.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-3823\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.cruisesail.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/carta_della_zonazione-1.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.cruisesail.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/carta_della_zonazione-1-300x212.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.cruisesail.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/carta_della_zonazione-1-768x542.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-28756ad elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"28756ad\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3><strong>Main Rules for Visiting the Area<\/strong><\/h3><p>To protect biodiversity and preserve the natural environment, the following rules must be strictly followed:<\/p><ul><li>Do not throw waste into the sea or onto the coast.<br \/><br \/><\/li><li>Swimming is <strong>not allowed in Zone A<\/strong>.<br \/><br \/><\/li><li>Swimming is allowed in <strong>Zones B and C<\/strong>, in compliance with the regulations issued by the Maritime Authority.<br \/><br \/><\/li><li>Discharging untreated bilge water or other waste, including toxic or polluting substances, is strictly prohibited.<br \/><br \/><\/li><li>Do not use sound amplification systems or acoustic signals improperly.<br \/><br \/><\/li><li>Respect <strong>buoys and restricted navigation zones<\/strong>.<br \/><br \/><\/li><li>Do not anchor on <strong>Posidonia oceanica<\/strong><br \/><br \/><\/li><li>Use only <strong>authorized moorings<\/strong>.<br \/><br \/><\/li><li>Unauthorized fishing is strictly forbidden.<br \/><br \/><\/li><li>Do not collect marine flora or fauna.<br \/><br \/><\/li><li>Scuba diving must be conducted through <strong>licensed dive centers<\/strong>.<br \/><br \/><\/li><\/ul><h3><strong>Permits and Authorizations<\/strong><\/h3><p>Certain activities \u2013 such as <strong>sport fishing<\/strong>, <strong>scuba diving<\/strong>, <strong>anchoring<\/strong>, and <strong>underwater excursions<\/strong> \u2013 require prior <strong>authorization<\/strong> from the MPA Management Authority.<br \/>\u00a0Requests can be submitted via the <strong>official MPA website<\/strong> or through <strong>certified local operators<\/strong>.<\/p><h3><strong>Guided Tours and Excursions<\/strong><\/h3><p>To enjoy an immersive and eco-friendly experience, it is highly recommended to join <strong>guided tours by sailboat, kayak, or snorkeling<\/strong>, led by <strong>local professionals<\/strong>.<br \/>\u00a0Licensed nature guides and skippers know the area\u2019s regulations and the best routes to admire the natural beauty without causing harm to the ecosystem.<\/p><h2><strong>Learn More About the Marine Protected Area<\/strong><\/h2><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sito web: <a href=\"http:\/\/www.algheroparks.it\/larea-marina-protetta-di-capo-caccia-e-isola-piana\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">www.algheroparks.it\/larea-marina-protetta-di-capo-caccia-e-isola-piana\/<\/a><\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Disciplinare: <a href=\"http:\/\/www.algheroparks.it\/media\/2067\/disciplinare_attuativo_amp_2025_corrispettivi_e_sanzioni_dlg_00023_10-04-2025.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">www.algheroparks.it\/media\/2067\/disciplinare_attuativo_amp_2025_corrispettivi_e_sanzioni_dlg_00023_10-04-2025.pdf<\/a><\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Capo Caccia \u2013 Isola Piana Marine Protected Area: Guide and Visitor Regulations The Capo Caccia \u2013 Isola Piana Marine Protected Area (MPA) is one of the most fascinating natural gems of northwestern Sardinia. 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