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.