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Lake·Easy·Relaxing·Hidden gem
Laghi di Lesina e Varano, Gargano
Puglia
The Laghi di Lesina and Varano on the Gargano coast are the two largest coastal lagoons in Italy — separated from the Adriatic by narrow sand bars. Greater flamingo is present year-round in Varano. Little tern and black-winged stilt nest on the sand bars. Eel fishing has been practised here since Greek times. The Gargano above the lagoons has Europe's finest beech forest at sea level.
Duration
2.5 hours
Distance
7 km
Best season
Year-round
Highlights
- Two largest coastal lagoons in Italy
- Greater flamingo year-round in Lago Varano
- Gargano beech forest above — finest at sea level in Europe
With your dog
Lagoon dykes; dogs welcome.
