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Park·Easy·Relaxing·Hidden gem
Palude di Frattarolo, Manfredonia
Puglia
The Palude di Frattarolo near Manfredonia is a freshwater marsh behind the Gargano coast. Purple gallinule (Porphyrio porphyrio) has been breeding here since 2005 — the only regular breeding site in mainland Italy. Black-winged stilt, marsh harrier and little bittern all breed. The reserve is a 5-minute drive from Manfredonia. Dogs on leash on the perimeter path.
Duration
2 hours
Distance
4 km
Best season
March – October
Highlights
- Purple gallinule breeding — only mainland Italy site since 2005
- Black-winged stilt and little bittern breeding
- 5-minute drive from Manfredonia — extremely accessible
With your dog
Wetland dyke; dogs on leash.
