Riserva regionale Valle dell'Orta, Natural reserve in Province of Pescara, Italy.
The Valle dell'Orta Reserve encompasses 378 hectares of protected land, featuring the Orta River that forms channels, canyons, waterfalls, and caves throughout its course.
The nature reserve received its official designation in 1989 and became part of Maiella National Park in 1991, marking a significant step in regional conservation efforts.
The reserve contains caves like Callarelli and Scura that hold evidence of Neolithic settlements, connecting present-day visitors with ancient human presence in the area.
The reserve management falls under the municipalities of Bolognano and San Valentino in Abruzzo Citeriore, with technical oversight from the State Forestry Corps.
The Santa Lucia rapids feature remarkable rock formations known as giant's pots, created through centuries of river erosion in the limestone terrain.
Location: Province of Pescara
Inception: 1989
GPS coordinates: 42.17999,13.96486
Latest update: April 6, 2025 17:39
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