Anse Vallive di Ostellato - Po Delta Park
Timetable
From 1 April to 30 June:
Thursday to Friday: 7:00 am – 2:00 pm (ticket office open)
Saturday, Sunday and public holidays: 7:00 am – 5:00 pm
All vehicles (including campers and cars) must exit by 6:00 pm.
From 1 July to 31 August:
Thursday to Friday: 7:00 am – 2:00 pm (ticket office open)
Saturday, Sunday and public holidays: 7:00 am – 6:00 pm
All vehicles (including campers and cars) must exit by 7:00 pm.
From 1 September to 1 November:
Thursday to Friday: 7:00 am – 2:00 pm (ticket office open)
Saturday, Sunday and public holidays: 7:00 am – 5:00 pm
All vehicles (including campers and cars) must exit by 6:00 pm.
Prices
Admission fees
Entry by car, camper or other motor vehicles: €5 per vehicle + €2 for each passenger on board.
Entry on foot or with a privately owned bicycle: €2.
Admission is free for residents of the Municipality of Ostellato and for children under 1 meter in height.
Fishing
To practice fishing, it is mandatory to hold one of the following licenses:
FIPSAS Amica Card (from €10)
FIPSAS Competitive Card (from €30)
On-site registration is available.
Fishing fees:
Full day: €18.00
Half day: €15.00
Residents of the Municipality of Ostellato: €10.00
They are the only remaining remnants of the ancient lagoons that once surrounded the town, spared from the most recent land reclamation works in the Mezzano area and designated as a Wildlife Protection Oasis.
The four lagoon inlets form a distinctive freshwater wetland biotope, unique in the area, especially for the abundance and diversity of animal life it supports. As many as 150 species of aquatic birds, both nesting and migratory, are found in the Vallette Lagoons. All species of herons can be observed here, including great white, grey, and purple herons, along with numerous wading birds such as the black-winged stilt, and birds of prey including the marsh harrier and the buzzard.
The vegetation is typical of freshwater wetlands, characterized in permanently flooded areas by reed beds, white and yellow water lilies, and flowering rush. Along the embankments grow white willow, water chestnut, and elderberry. The oasis is well equipped for a range of activities, including birdwatching, walking, cycling, and horse riding, as well as recreational fishing. An astronomical observatory is also located at the entrance.
Special designations and recognitions:
The Vallette di Ostellato, designated as ZPS (Special Protection Areas), are part of the Natura 2000 Network for the protection of natural habitats and wildlife. They are also covered by the Ramsar International Convention, which provides for the protection and conservation of wetlands.
The Vallette are also officially recognized as a “Service and Advisory Centre for autonomous educational institutions of the Emilia-Romagna Region” for the 2022/23 school year, pursuant to Determination No. 10941 of 08/06/2022 issued by the Head of the Service for the Development of Financial Instruments, Regulation and Accreditation of the Emilia-Romagna Region, in accordance with Regional Government Resolution (DGR) No. 2185/2010.
Services offered by the Vallette di Ostellato:
Visitor reception and tourist information about the area
Guided excursions within the Oasis
Educational activities for schools and groups
Binocular rental
Picnic area with barbecue facilities
Outdoor swimming pool
Area designated for recreational fishing
