The Po Delta Park is a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve, a distinctive intertwining of lands and seas, islands, and canals.
It is on a sizable region of some140,000 hectares stretching to Ravenna, and home to pine forests of exceptional beauty as well as salt flats, fresh and brackish water valleys, dunes, and pine forests.
The Po Delta Park is one of the most significant ornithological regions in Europe, providing an environment for over 300 different bird species.
Delta itineraries
The Sacca di Scardovari the largest lagoon in the delta, features a remarkably diverse fauna, and is a popular fishing spot. It is accessible by boat, but the best way to experience the Sacca as a whole is to cycle along the picturesque embankment road that circles the entire island. Bicyclists can rent bicycles right in the hamlet and get directions to any of the numerous pathways that meander through banks and dunes. These comprise the 70- km ring road around Donzella Island, touching on the Sacca di Scardovari and starting at Porto Tolle-Cà Tiepolo.
A new indoor riding facility
Exploring the Po Park by horseback is an exhilarating experience. Horse lovers will find the Villaggio Barricata to be the ideal vacation spot. They can even bring their own horses to the Ranch del Mare, and when the weather is less than ideal they can use the brand-new indoor riding school.
The blue of the sea, the purple of lavender
With the deep blue sea and the lavender fields' vibrant purple hues, a trip to the Sacca di Scardovari lagoon is the ideal spot for breathtaking photographs as well as leisurely walks. The 12-hectare Barricata Holiday Village is between two stunning beaches: the one-kilometer Spiaggia delle Conchiglie private beach, and the 12-kilometer Spiaggia Barricata. The village's two beaches have each been awarded the coveted blue flag. The minimum stay is two nights with a four-person minimum, and rates start at €135 for a lodge tent and €205 for a luxury tent.
A wide range of services
All village amenities are included in the offers, including access to the Water Park with kid-friendly pools, a whirlpool, daytime and evening entertainment, a mini and junior club, a gym, soccer fields, tennis, archery, beach volleyball, group sports courses, free WI-FI in public areas, and 24-hour security. www.villaggiobarricata.com
