Stagno di Nora, Brackish lagoon in Nora, Sardinia, Italy
Stagno di Nora is a small brackish lagoon in Nora, a coastal locality in the south of Sardinia, Italy. It sits close to the sea and is bordered by flat land covered with plants typical of wetland areas.
The lagoon, also called Stagno di Sant'Efisio, lies in the comune of Pula on Sardinia's southern coast. It belongs to the demanio of the Region of Sardinia, which grants professional exploitation of its fish resources. Fishing here targets eels, mullet, sea bream, bass and white seabream.
The Stagno di Nora is still used by professional fishers today, particularly for catching eels, mullet, and sea bream. Walking along the shore, visitors may spot small fishing boats and nets that are part of daily working life here.
The lagoon lies in the municipality of Pula, on Sardinia's southern coast, next to the archaeological site of Nora. Access is from the Pula side; the wetland is regional state property, so the water and banks are worked by licensed fishing operators rather than laid out for visitors. Plan around the fishing activity.
The lagoon is owned by the Sardinian regional government, which officially permits professional fishing in its waters. This means that unlike many protected wetlands, it is an actively managed working water where fishing remains part of daily life rather than a purely preserved natural area.
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