Pozze Smeraldine, Natural pools and tourist attraction in Tramonti di Sopra, Italy.
These natural basins with emerald green waters formed through millennia of erosion by the Meduna stream on limestone rocks, creating a canyon with white walls contrasting against crystal-clear waters within the Friulian Dolomites Natural Park.
The Pozze Smeraldine resulted from centuries of erosion by the Meduna stream, a tributary of the Livenza river, which slowly carved this unique canyon by shaping the limestone rock formations over time.
This area integrates into a context that values relationships between nature, culture and local traditions, where the Tramonti di Sopra community has developed deep respect for the environment and maintains ancestral agricultural and pastoral practices.
The trail to the Pozze Smeraldine takes approximately 30-40 minutes from the center of Tramonti di Sopra, requires hiking shoes and it is recommended to bring water, tick protection and a packed lunch.
Local residents allegedly kept this discovery secret for a long time, fearing that massive tourist influx would disturb the fragile balance of this ecosystem with extraordinary colors.
Location: Tramonti di Sopra
Address: 33090 Tramonti di Sopra, Province of Pordenone, Italy 33090
GPS coordinates: 46.30949,12.76160
Latest update: July 3, 2025 09:40
Italy offers many locations where one can swim in nature. From rock-carved basins to mountain lakes, hot springs, and secluded coves, the country is full of accessible water spots for those who enjoy swimming away from managed beaches. They can be found all over: in the Dolomite valleys, in the heart of Tuscany, on the coasts of Sardinia or Sicily. Some sites are accessible on foot after a short walk, others have been known to locals for a long time. The water can be icy or warm depending on the region, but it is always surrounded by scenic landscapes. These natural pools are often quiet places where people come to relax, have picnics, or simply enjoy the scenery. They reveal another aspect of Italy, one that is more straightforward and closer to nature.
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