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Park·Easy·Relaxing·Hidden gem
Valli di Argenta — Campotto
Emilia-Romagna
The Valli di Argenta near Ferrara protect the last remnant of the vast Ferrarese wetlands drained in the 20th century. The Campotto pool has the largest purple heron colony in Italy (80+ nests) with night heron, squacco heron and little egret also breeding. Little bittern skulks in the reed beds. Kingfisher on every channel. Dogs on leash only.
Duration
2.5 hours
Distance
6 km
Best season
March – October
Highlights
- Largest purple heron colony in Italy — 80+ nests
- Little bittern, squacco heron and night heron breeding
- Last remnant of historic Ferrarese wetlands
With your dog
Wetland dykes; dogs on leash.
