The LAGOONS OF COMACCHIO are an incredible wetland area of more than 130 square kilometers between the provinces of Ferrara and Ravenna.
The southern part, delimited by the Reno river, is part of the territory of Ravenna and features some very significant sites of natural interest.
The area is characterized by alternating stripes of land and water. Some spots are particularly fascinating due to the presence of sandy islets, some of which only surface at low tide.
PENINSULA OF BOSCOFORTE
The easiest way to reach the southern Lagoons of Comacchio, coming from Ravenna, leads to the picturesque cable ferry of Sant’Alberto.
Once you’ve crossed the Reno river, enjoy the first spectacular view at the Peninsula of Boscoforte: a narrow strip of land separating Valle Fossa di Porto from Oasi di Valle Furlana and from Valle Lido di Magnavacca.
The whole area is incredibly valuable from a naturalistic point of view, in terms of both avifauna and vegetation. The landscape is dotted with tamarisks and sea rushes, salicornia, willows and silver poplars.
ARGINE DEGLI ANGELI
If you continue northwards along the bank of the Reno river, you’ll get to the bight of the lagoon up to Volta Scirocco, hosting some observation huts and starting point of the spectacular Argine degli Angeli.
A cycle and pedestrian path of about 5 km that seem to be suspended between water and sky, surrounded by the waters of the lagoons and charming flocks of birds.
The name of this path seem to come from the presence of species of birds with large wings.
