Italy · Spearfishing zone
Area Marina Protetta Capo Spartivento (Sardinia)
What this zone is
Overview
How spearfishing is treated at Area Marina Protetta Capo Spartivento (Sardinia).
New MPA off the south-western tip of Sardinia near Domus de Maria (Sulcis), established by Ministerial Decree n. 440 of 22 December 2023 and fully operational from November 2024. The MPA covers the sea between Capo Spartivento and Pinus Village, with Zone A (integral reserve, full fishing ban), Zone B (general reserve, residents-only fishing), and Zone C (partial reserve with regulated fishing). Spearfishing is subject to MPA zone restrictions, with Zone A prohibiting all fishing activities.
On the coast
Location
Approximate reference point for this zone. See the full picture on the interactive map.
38.8778°N, 8.8456°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