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The Po Delta Park

A natural treasure

With two UNESCO recognitions, the Po Delta Park is part of the UNESCO MaB Biosphere Reserves thanks to an ecosystem and biodiversity enhanced by sustainable development strategies.

The Park is born in the last part of the course of the River Po, on the eastern border with the Po Valley. It extends over two regions for a total of 64 thousand hectares: 12 thousand hectares inside the province of Rovigo in Veneto and 52 thousand hectares in Emilia Romagna between the provinces of Ferrara and Ravenna.

The park represents harmony between land and water in a continuation of different environments: flooded woods, pine groves and forests alternate with freshwater and saltwater wetlands. A true protected paradise for lovers of nature, a varied territory which thanks to its biodiversity hosts approximately:

300 bird species
50 fish species
10 amphibian species
15 reptile species
40 mammal species
more than 1000 plant species

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The stations of the Park

Six stations, six environments to explore

The vastness and environmental diversities have led to the birth of six stations, enchanting and picturesque locations which follow one another in a changing and dynamic environment.

Station 1: Volano – Mesola – Goro
Station 2: Historic centre of Comacchio
Station 3: Comacchio Valleys
Station 4: Pine grove of San Vitale and Pialasse di Ravenna
Station 5: Pine grove of Classe and Salt Pan of Cervia
Station 6: Campotto di Argenta

The Po Delta Park is one of the most important wetland areas of Europe and the largest in Italy.

We will try and describe the uniqueness of the landscapes of Station 5, which includes the territory of Cervia with its salt pan and pine groves.

A corner of paradise in the Po Delta Park

Enchanting Cervia between Salt Pan and Pine grove

The Salt Pan of Cervia

Salina di Cervia, panoramica

Gateway to the south, the Salt Pan of Cervia is located between the stations and the most picturesque locations of the park. With its 827 hectares and more than 14 km of canals, it has become a Nature Reserve, nesting area for many species and unmistakable stopover point for lovers of birdwatching.

Explore the Salt pan of Cervia

The local pine groves

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Green lung, guardian of history and destination of environmental tourism, the pine groves are a true oasis for lovers of nature and wellbeing.

Following the climatic events of July 2019 the New Urban Park project was launched to re-evaluate and requalify the areas of the pine groves that were badly hit.

Experience the Park

Trips and guided tours to get to know the beauty and traditions of the territory

IN THE SALT PAN AND IN THE PINE GROVE

Guided tours

An increasingly sustainable tourism

On 13 January 2021 the Po Delta Park was awarded the European Card of Sustainable Tourism.
An international recognition issued by Europarc, to territories committed to sustainable tourism.

Salt basins of the Salt Pan of Cervia