Lido di Volano

The northernmost part of the Comacchio coast takes its name from one of the older branches of the river Po. From here you can enjoy to the full the direct contact with unspoiled nature: the beaches, with their sandy shore just made for long walks and sunbathing, are protected by a large pinewood and look towards the great Po Delta and the Sacca di Goro. Today this most unspoiled of the Seven Lidi boasts a modern tourist port near the bridge over the Volano. Due to its slightly isolated position, open to the winds and marine currents, it is the best place for specialised sports like kite surfing and windsurfing.

Nearby the seaside

• The pinewoods are owned by the government and are there to guide the local development of environmental tourism; they are a nature reserve where you can wander for relaxation. The area is formed from recently deposited stretches of sand, planted with trees in the mid 1930s to save them from being eroded by the sea. As well as the Common Pine and the Maritime variety, more tolerant of salty ground, other species have been introduced like the ilex and the farnia oak.

• The Cannevié nature reserve is located near the village of Volano, between Mesola Woods, the Po di Volano, and the sandbanks at the mouth of the river. Its history in fishing goes back to the 17th century, and this is confirmed by the interesting buildings you can still see today. The woods are laid out with nature trails, and on foot you can cross the little bridges to hides to watch the rich birdlife.

• The airfield of Valle Gaffaro is ideal for flights by hang-glider or microlight. It's just round the corner from the Lido di Volano and is perfect for airborne excursions over the Po Delta as far as Ferrara, Ravenna or Venice. Its grass runway is 900m long and 45m wide, has an excellent sandy base and is equipped with hangars and emergency equipment.

• On foot or by bike from the little port, you can go into the Scannone di Volano, a strip of land a couple of kilometres long covered in maritime pine and ilex bushes, from which there is a splendid panorama over the shoreline. It is also possible to walk the circular trail on the Scannone from the beaches and come back to the port. The walk is best in the spring and autumn.

Uffici Informazioni Turistiche
Lido Di Volano Piazza Volano Centro (S)
tel. ++39 0533 314154 - fax ++39 0533 319278
comacchio.iat@comune.comacchio.fe.it