Places
Park·Easy·Relaxing·Popular
Riserva Naturale Marina di Miramare
Friuli-Venezia Giulia
Established in 1986 but protecting waters around Miramare Castle, the 19th-century residence built for Archduke Maximilian of Habsburg before his ill-fated reign in Mexico, this reserve covers a short stretch of rocky Adriatic coastline with unusually clear water for the northern Adriatic. Snorkelling trails let visitors follow marked underwater routes past seagrass beds and rocky reef life.
Duration
2 hours
Distance
3 km
Elevation
+10 m
Best season
May – September
Highlights
- Historic Miramare Castle grounds
- Italy's oldest marine reserve
- Marked snorkelling trails
With your dog
Coastal path around the promontory; dogs generally on leash, check reserve rules near the marine protected zone.
