An oasis of biodiversity in which the land is in constant dialogue with water, the Comacchio Valleys enclose a variety of fascinating natural environments , as well as evocative architectural works that bear witness to the domination of the House of Este over the territory.
We are within the Po Delta Park, an area crisscrossed by numerous trails and bicycle paths that make it an ideal destination for slow, nature-friendly tourism.
Among the many options for a visit, the Comacchio Valleys Ring offers a true full immersion in the wetlands south of the town of Ferrara and close to the Adriatic coast: 56 kilometers for about 3 and a half hours of travel on a flat itinerary that alternates bike paths with stretches on roads, to be traveled preferably by mountain bike.
Modular according to one's needs, the loop can be taken either from the historic center of Comacchio or from its shores, pedaling around the marshes in a counterclockwise direction. From the top of the embankment, casting your gaze toward the body of water, you will notice iconic places such as the Casone Donnabona, an ancient fishing station rising above the water, and the Boscoforte Peninsula, a refuge area for numerous species of birds and a herd of Camargue horses, which live here in the wild.
Another not-to-be-missed stop on the Comacchio Valleys Ring is the Argine degli Angeli, a 5-kilometer-long tongue of land surrounded by water that juts out into the heart of the marshes, providing breathtaking views (opening times vary depending on the season).
Arriving at the junction with the Romea state highway, the route passes through the seaside towns of Lido di Spina and Lido degli Estensi before arriving in Porto Garibaldi and ending the journey in Comacchio, which can be reached in two alternative ways: by skirting the salt marshes and admiring the pink flamingos that inhabit them, or by leaving from the canal port of Porto Garibaldi and following the bicycle path that leads to the center of the town.
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