Po Delta Regional Park
The Po Delta Regional Park is a large wetland in northern Italy where the Po River meets the Adriatic Sea. The area extends across flat land with waterways, marshes, forests, and open plains, containing a variety of habitats that range from ancient woodlands to reed beds.
The area was shaped over centuries by the Po River's flow and ocean tides, resulting in constantly changing landscape. The region became a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1999 and was established as a regional park in 1993 to protect the environment.
The park's name refers to the Po River Delta, where river meets sea. Local communities have centered their lives on fishing and farming for generations, and these traditions still shape the character of small villages like Goro and Comacchio today.
The terrain is flat and easy to traverse with marked paths, observation points, and viewing towers at several locations. You can walk, cycle, take a boat, or even ride on horseback, while visitor centers in towns such as Alfonsine, Argenta, Cervia, and Comacchio provide information and guidance.
The area is home to over 300 bird species that migrate or nest here each year, including pink flamingos and black cormorants. Visitors often overlook that the nearby Salt Pans of Cervia attract these birds in particular and offer one of the best viewing spots.
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