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Lake·Easy·Relaxing·Hidden gem
Lago di Lesina, Foggia
Puglia
Lago di Lesina on the Gargano coast is a large brackish lagoon separated from the Adriatic by a narrow sand bar — one of the most important wetland areas in southern Italy. Greater flamingo (100+ individuals) present year-round. Purple heron and little egret nesting. Eel fishing industry has operated here for centuries. The lagoon is completely flat — the horizon is a straight line in all directions. Dogs welcome on the lagoon path.
Duration
2 hours
Distance
6 km
Best season
Year-round
Highlights
- Greater flamingo colony — 100+ individuals year-round
- Purple heron and little egret nesting colony
- Completely flat horizon — most extensive flat landscape in Italy
With your dog
Lagoon path; dogs welcome.
