Suitable for everyone, this cycling route takes visitors on a journey through water, history, and nature, in the most authentic heart of Comacchio and its lagoons.
Starting from Lido degli Estensi, it runs along the Logonovo Canal, where fishermen cast their nets, and reaches Salina di Comacchio, home to lively colonies of water birds, including beautiful pink flamingos. Along the path to Casone Foce, you can admire Torre Rossa, an ancient defensive structure. Guided excursions into the lagoons and salt pans, on foot or by boat, depart from Stazione Foce.
Following Valle Fattibello embankment road to the right, you reach the historic center of Comacchio: bridges, canals, museums, churches, porticoes, and the smell of fish are the hallmarks of this picturesque town. Don't miss a stop at Museo Delta Antico, with its rich heritage of archaeological finds from the area, and at Manifattura dei Marinati, to learn about the history and processing of eels. From the town, a cycle path leads back to Porto Garibaldi.
Technical characteristics:
This route is suitable for everyone and includes a 3.5 km stretch of unpaved cycle/pedestrian path and a stretch of paved cycle route. We recommend bringing a puncture repair kit. This is an excellent route for mountain bikes. For this route, you can request the “Dal Mare alle Valli” Bike Map (scale 1:50,000) from the Tourist Information Offices.
Experiences to enjoy along the route
In the heart of the Po Delta, just a few minutes from the Comacchio Riviera, a world of authentic emotions awaits you, surrounded by water, nature, and history. From the salt pans inhabited by pink flamingos to boat trips through the lagoons, to the bridges and canals of the historic center and the maritime atmosphere of Porto Garibaldi, each stop is an invitation to experience the beauty of this unique area.
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Porto Garibaldi
Porto Garibaldi, founded as a fishing village and the first seaside resort on the coast, retains the authentic charm of its origins. Along the canal port, where boats still dock with fresh fish, you can breathe in the lively atmosphere of a seaside village.
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Salina di Comacchio
The Comacchio Saltworks is a precious treasure trove of biodiversity, where water and sky merge into a unique ecosystem, a refuge for numerous species of birds, including pink flamingos. This extraordinarily delicate place is only accessible by guided tour, to protect its natural balance and allow visitors to discover its secrets on tiptoe.
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By boat in the Comacchio Lagoons
A motorboat tour takes visitors into the quiet heart of the lagoon, among pink flamingos and ancient fishing huts that tell the story of the life and traditions of the lagoon's fishermen. The itinerary includes an evocative stop at the open-air section of Museo Delta Antico, where the Etruscan dwellings of the ancient city of Spina have been brought back to life.
Step 3
Comacchio historic centre
Comacchio, a city of water, charms visitors with its bridges and colorful houses reflected in the canals of the historic center. Don't miss a visit to Museo Delta Antico, which tells the thousand-year history of the area. Manifattura dei Marinati completes the story, revealing a cultural heritage deeply intertwined with the natural landscape.
Step 4
Porto Garibaldi
Porto Garibaldi, founded as a fishing village and the first seaside resort on the coast, retains the authentic charm of its origins. Along the canal port, where boats still dock with fresh fish, you can breathe in the lively atmosphere of a seaside village.
Step 1
Salina di Comacchio
The Comacchio Saltworks is a precious treasure trove of biodiversity, where water and sky merge into a unique ecosystem, a refuge for numerous species of birds, including pink flamingos. This extraordinarily delicate place is only accessible by guided tour, to protect its natural balance and allow visitors to discover its secrets on tiptoe.
Step 2
By boat in the Comacchio Lagoons
A motorboat tour takes visitors into the quiet heart of the lagoon, among pink flamingos and ancient fishing huts that tell the story of the life and traditions of the lagoon's fishermen. The itinerary includes an evocative stop at the open-air section of Museo Delta Antico, where the Etruscan dwellings of the ancient city of Spina have been brought back to life.
Step 3
Comacchio historic centre
Comacchio, a city of water, charms visitors with its bridges and colorful houses reflected in the canals of the historic center. Don't miss a visit to Museo Delta Antico, which tells the thousand-year history of the area. Manifattura dei Marinati completes the story, revealing a cultural heritage deeply intertwined with the natural landscape.
Step 4
Porto Garibaldi
Porto Garibaldi, founded as a fishing village and the first seaside resort on the coast, retains the authentic charm of its origins. Along the canal port, where boats still dock with fresh fish, you can breathe in the lively atmosphere of a seaside village.
