Nature Reserve of the Marano Lagoon

Environment and bird life in the Nature Reserve of the Marano Lagoon

The Nature Reserve of the Marano Lagoon stretches on a surface of more than 1,400 hectares, and it actually consists of two smaller reserves, the Reserve of the Stella River Mouth (Riserva Foci dello Stella) and the Reserve of Canal Nuovo Valley (Riserva Valle Canal Novo). The Marano Lagoon is under the administration of the Commune of Marano Lagunare which is also involved in organizing boat trips to the lagoon.

Chiefly, the environment consists of reed thickets, water and sandbanks. What is specific of the Marano Lagoon is the variety of water salinity levels. This variety has enabled the development of an impressive biodiversity, both on land and in water. However, bird life is the most prominent in this lagoon, which is why birdwatchers are highly likely to get a special satisfaction while visiting the lagoon.

Tourist activities in the Nature Reserve of the Marano Lagoon

The Reserve of the Stella River Mouth, the larger of the two parts of the Marano Lagoon, only lends itself to being explored by boat, since it is accessible by sea only. Under the patronage of the Commune of Marano Lagunare, trips are organized by the reserve by means of a long boat and only for groups of 80 people at most.

On the other hand, the Reserve of Canal Nuovo Valley is fitted for a larger range of activities. Its infrastructure comprises a visitors’ center and an establishment meant for educational activities, a panoramic observatory and a bird watching observatory and a children playground, just to count a few amenities.

Contact information

For a complete account of the nature asset of the reserve, its history and structure, as well as for details on boat trips and entrance tickets, please use the following information:

Name:

Nature Reserve of the Marano Lagoon (Riserve Naturali di Marano Lagunare)

Address:

Marano, Adriatic Sea, Italy

Telephone:

0039 0431 67551

Fax:

0039 0431 67551

Email:

[email protected]

Website:

www.riservenaturali.maranolagunare.com

Laguna di Marano, Italy