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Regional Park of the Po Delta
The Park of the Po Delta, established in 1988, extends along about 60.000 hectares between the provinces of Ravenna and Ferrara. Thanks to the richness of its natural ecosystem, Unesco appointed it World human heritage in 1999.
The Park develops along the last stretch of the river Po, which flows into the Adriatic Sea with a wide delta, thus creating a variety of fertile and wet natural environments.
The varied habitats, from lagoons to marshlands, from ponds to shrub woods, to the beaches and dunes of the Adriatic Coast, allowed the growth of a varied vegetation and the settlement of numerous species of animals.
Many protected areas are crossed by paths to be visited by foot or bike; the riding grounds are situated in the main seaside resorts where it is also possible to make interesting excursions by boat to discover the resort of Goro, the Gorino valley and the Island of Mazzanino.
One of the most appreciated activities in the Park of the Po Delta is bird-watching; numerous posts are situated all over the park. |
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The lovers of this sport know they can find the best possible posts in the marshes of Comacchio, thanks to their well-equipped naturalistic centre situated in the Palazzone Sant'Alberto, the seat of the Ornitholigical Museum of Natural Science in Ravenna.
The park is populated by more than 370 species of birds, included those which nest or winter there, as well as by rare specimen of pink flamingos, ashen, white or red herons, little egrets, stilt plovers, avocets, sandpipers, tufted ducks, woodcocks and kingfishers.
Guides and expert environmentalists are available to provide information and organize guided excursions all the year round.
Fishing, a traditional economic resource since ancient times, is played in all its varieties which involve both rivers, seas and valleys. In recent times, equipped facilities for sports fishing have been created and visitors can fish in specific areas and periods of the year, in compliance with the relevant laws of environmental protection.
Regional Park of the Po Delta - Via Cavour, 11 - 44022 Comacchio (FE) - Tel 0533 314003 - Fax 0533 318007
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