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Among history and outstanding valleys
...70 km route
From Mesola, drive to the Fossil Dunes of Massenzatica (6 km), then take the road to Torre Abate and Torre Palų (two hydraulic works dating back to the days of the Estensi family) before reaching Goro with its harbour and, on the inlet bank, Gorino.
The Great Mesola Wood is the next destination before going on to the Pomposa Abbey.
After Pomposa and covering a short stretch of the Romea state road in the direction of Ravenna, turn left to Lido di Volano, along the provincial road that runs parallel to the twisting bank of the Po di Volano, with on the right Valle Bertuzzi and on the left the Oasi di Cannevič-Porticino. Bird-watchers are sure to appreciate the road that runs along the Taglio della Falce.
Then continue along the coastal road, with on the right the lagoon and on the left the pinewood forest until Lido delle Nazioni, and finally Lido di Pomposa and Lido degli Scacchi.
Culture and nature
History and nature blend together along a route consisting of lagoons, woods, canals and bell-towers which, on this plain, become beacons.
At Mesola, in the 16th century, Alfonso d'Este built a mighty Castle as a "delightful" place. Today this accommodates an Environment Education Centre.
Close by, part of the Gran Bosco (Great Wood) can be seen. This ancient forest area was formerly part of the hunting lands of the Estensi family, with native plants and animals. The wood is surrounded by wetlands and drained Po Delta areas, such as Goro with its Sacca (inlet), from where one of the most fantastic views can be enjoyed that this natural environment is able to offer, especially if observed from the strip of land where the lighthouse is, which can be reached by boat.
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At Pomposa, in the 7th century, the building started of a complex consisting of the Basilica of Santa Maria and the subsequent 48-metre high bell-tower, visible from far away to sailors and pilgrims, the Palazzo della Ragione and the Monastery.
In the middle-ages, the Abbey was a major religious, political and economic centre. A special feature of this Basilica are the infernal representations of the 14th-century frescos.
Head back into nature by taking the coastal road, passing Valle Bertuzzi and the Oasis of Cannevič-Porticino with restored houses of 16th-century origin, unique places for lovers of the plants and animals of this habitat.
Behind the endless beaches along the coast are numerous thick pinewood forests, such as those near Lido di Volano and Lido delle Nazioni, Lido di Pomposa and Lido degli Scacchi, all equipped with a variety of amenities.
Food festivals
The first week in May Asparagus Festival at Mesola. At Gorino, Fish Festival in June. In July, at Pomposa and Codigoro, Melon and Watermelon Festival. At Goro at the end of July, Clam Festival.
At San Giuseppe (2 km from Lido di Pomposa) Bosco Eliceo wine Festival.
Markets
Goro Wednesday, fish market every weekday
Mesola Saturday
Bosco Mesola Tuesday
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