Italy · Spearfishing zone
AMP Capo Rizzuto — Zona A di riserva integrale (Capo Cimiti)
What this zone is
Overview
How spearfishing is treated at AMP Capo Rizzuto — Zona A di riserva integrale (Capo Cimiti).
The stretch of sea around Capo Cimiti is the second zona A (riserva integrale) of the Capo Rizzuto marine protected area under the decree of 19 February 2002. Professional and sport fishing with any gear, spearfishing, anchoring and navigation are all prohibited inside it; only guided snorkelling visits authorised by the managing body are allowed here.
On the coast
Location
Approximate reference point for this zone. See the full picture on the interactive map.
38.9658°N, 17.1850°E
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This zone is documented in the official source below.
Before you dive
License for Italy
Whether you need a license to spearfish here, and how to get one.
Register as a recreational/sport sea fisher (age 16+) via the national MASAF system; from January 2026 register and declare catches of listed species through the EU RecFishing app under Reg. (UE) 2023/2842. No exam required for spearfishing itself.
Get your licenseOpens the official portal · masaf.gov.it
