Nature Reserve Valle Canal Novo
The reserve a stone's throw from the center of Marano Lagunare
About this place
A few minutes’ walk from the historic center of Marano Lagunare is the Valle Canal Novo Regional Nature Reserve, small and well-maintained, and accessible to anyone who wants to indulge in nature for a couple of hours. The scenic route allows visitors to immerse themselves in the habitat of the many animal species, especially birds, and to observe wild geese, mallards, cormorants, and periodically even pink flamingos, without causing them any disturbance.
Why visit
01.
Easy to visit
The nature trail is simple and well-maintained, and allows undisturbed observation of animal species thanks to sighting points and observatories.
02.
365 days of wildlife
The reserve is open year-round from Tuesday to Sunday. Visiting is recommended in warm weather, but birdwatchers frequent the reserve year-round depending on the bird migration periods.
03.
A stone's throw from Marano
The entrance to the Reserve is a 5-minute walk from the Millennium Tower. To complete a nice trip to Marano, a visit to this natural oasis is a must.
The path in the reedbed
The “Caminada sull’Acqua,” or the path through the reedbed, consists of a long wooden walkway that passes just above the water level and leads to discover the area between the reeds. There are information boards along the trail about the marsh vegetation and local wildlife and benches on which to stop and fully enjoy the peace of the reserve.
Visit to the casone museum
A casone was built inside the oasis, a faithful reproduction of those that populate the Marano lagoon and that in the past housed Marano fishermen who stayed at sea for the night. The reconstruction also conforms to the interior and tells the story of the lives of those who lived there, thanks to the original furnishings, which at the time were used for daily and household use or were peculiar to fishing activity.
The lagoon aquarium
The river, sandbar, velma, channel, shallow water, coastal cordon and sea are the main environments that constitute the lagoon habitat. The aquarium at the Marano reserve was set up to represent these different habitats, and the tanks were divided according to their specific characteristics. A special feature is the seahorse tank, which can be observed as they swim suspended in the water in search of the small invertebrates on which they feed.
The "Caminada 3 points" and wildlife observatories
The route
The “Caminada 3 points” starts from the area of the refreshment-didactic casoni and first reaches the “verto de cane” area, a screened passage made of reed and wood, and then the Cason observatory. The trail allows visitors to observe how environments change depending on the salinity of the water, moving from freshwater to gradually more brackish areas. Along the way, the change in vegetation from reed thicket to rushes is evident.
The observers
Visitors, especially nature photography enthusiasts, can freely dispose of the two viewpoints: the Cason observatory, as the name implies, is a prime spot for observing waterfowl, including herons, swans, and ducks, the symbol of the reserve; the Panoramic Observatory is the most favorable spot at any time of day from which to take beautiful photographs thanks in part to the play of light and reflections on the water.
The prehistoric site
One area of the reserve has been dedicated to the reconstruction of a prehistoric site with the reproduction of a Bronze Age prototype house. The house is entirely built with mud, clay and wood, and the interior has been set up with objects of use from prehistoric times. The area has been prepared for educational purposes and is very interesting for younger people.
Services and information
HOW TO GET THERE.
The reserve is a 5-minute walk from the historic center of Marano and the Millennium Tower; it is accessible by car and has a parking lot.
TICKET OFFICE
The entrance fee is €3.50 for full price and €2.50 for reduced price. Admission is free for children under the age of six. The duration of the visit is unlimited.
SERVICES
The reserve has a food court, but there are also picnic tables. In addition, there is a guesthouse with 60 beds. Binoculars can be rented at the ticket office. Pets are not allowed on the reservation.
SEASONS AND VISITATION
The reserve is open and can be visited all year round. For those who want to take a trip there, a visit in the warm season is recommended, but the reserve is constantly frequented by birdwatchers, who follow the migratory periods of avian fauna.
OPENING DAYS AND HOURS
Open to the public, during winter, is Tuesday through Sunday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.; in summer, it is Tuesday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., and, on weekends, 9 a.m. to 7 p.m.
TOURIST INFORMATION CENTRE
The infopoint is located at the Reserve ticket office on Via delle valli, 2 in Marano Lagunare. For information and reservations you can call or email the nature reserve visitor center from the contact section.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Admission is charged at a cost of €3.50 for full, €2.50 for reduced. Children under 6 years old get in for free.
The visit takes one to two hours. The reserve is small and the nature trail is easy. Birdwatchers can stop for as long as necessary and take advantage of the wildlife observatories.
Yes, the whole area is accessible to people with disabilities and has equipped bathrooms.
Contact the visitor center
Through this section you can directly contact the Marano Lagunare visitor center and nature reserve office. Explorer FVG does not handle responses, nor is it responsible for the information exchanged in these conversations.
For information:
Municipality of Marano Lagunare
Nature reserves office
Via delle Valli, 2
33050 Marano Lagunare (UD)
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