Riserva di Campotto e Vallesanta, Ferrara
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Park·Easy·Relaxing·Hidden gem

Riserva di Campotto e Vallesanta, Ferrara

Emilia-Romagna

The Riserva di Campotto near Argenta is the largest surviving freshwater marsh in the Po plain — 1,300 ha of reedbeds, sedge marsh and open water. Spoonbill, squacco heron, little bittern and night heron all breed here. The reserve has Italy's richest dragonfly fauna: 50 species including the red-veined darter and the violet dropwing. The flat walking circuit is completely suitable for dogs.

Duration
2 hours
Distance
5 km
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Best season
April – October

Highlights

  • Largest surviving freshwater marsh in the Po plain
  • 50 dragonfly species including Mediterranean rarities
  • Spoonbill, squacco heron and little bittern all breeding

With your dog

Flat wetland reserve; dogs on leash.