Parco regionale del Delta del Po, Regional park in Province of Rovigo, Italy
Parco regionale del Delta del Po is a large protected area with wetlands, forests, lagoons, and river channels where fresh and salt water create different habitats. The landscape covers about 66,000 hectares of marshlands stretching across flat coastal plains.
Formation of the Po Delta began around 75,000 years ago during the last Ice Age, and the eastern edge became stable between 4000 and 3000 BC. Since then the mouth area has continued to change through natural processes and human management.
Fishing communities in the delta continue to use specialized methods passed down through generations to catch eels and clams from the channels. These practices shape how people here live and work with the water.
You can explore the area on marked paths suitable for cycling, kayaking, and hiking, with observation points for watching birds. The terrain is flat and easy to cross, but sticking to established routes helps you avoid getting stuck in marshy areas.
The landscape contains fossil dunes and ancient riverbeds that lie partly below sea level, requiring careful water management by local authorities. This unusual hydrogeological situation makes the delta a place where water and land exist in constant balance.
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