Riserva delle Lame, Sarzana
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Park·Easy·Relaxing·Hidden gem

Riserva delle Lame, Sarzana

Liguria

The Riserva delle Lame near Sarzana at the mouth of the Magra river is the last remaining freshwater wetland on the Ligurian coast — a reed bed and pond system with European pond terrapin, purple heron, little bittern and purple gallinule. The Magra delta is the most important migratory bird stopover in Liguria. River kingfisher on the channels. Dogs on leash on the boardwalk.

Duration
2 hours
Distance
5 km
Elevation
+10 m
Best season
Year-round

Highlights

  • Last freshwater wetland on the Ligurian coast
  • Purple gallinule — one of few Ligurian sites
  • Most important migratory bird stopover in Liguria

With your dog

Wetland boardwalk; dogs on leash.