Salina dei Monaci, Italy

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Rank : 8.6 (average on 7 votes)

Coordinates : 40.302309, 17.731719 (Open in Google Maps)

Subjects : Many migratory species staying preferably in the winter months as the pink flamingos but there have also been sightings of ducks shelduck, knights of Italy, marsh hawks. Lots of gulls especially on windy and rainy fill the body of water of the swamp. There is of course the beautiful Mediterranean flora. There are also many wetland animals, such as toads etc.

Recommended equipment : Preferably from 300 mm up if you want to take details of the subjects. There are gazebos for sightings it is preferable to blend in DIY.

Best months : In the winter months from late November to February / March.

How to get there : By car coming from Taranto along the coast to Torre Colimena SP122 (very clear indications on site). By plane arrived in Brindisi and then by car follow the signs to Manduria / Avetrana and then SP140 which connects to the SP122.

Visits : Admission is free. A large sign at the entrance of describing its content and design fairly recent recovery made by the Puglia Region and the town of Manduria.

Notes : Before the rehabilitation, this site was characterized by a bustle of situations much degradation. In the summer, the drying and evaporation of water, even became a football field. During the other months of the stagnant water and rotting smelly, did not allow for the presence of birds and more. Fortunately, with the help of the Puglia Region and the town of Manduria, has restored the old tube that allows you to connect this area with the sea. The name Salina fact derives from the use of the monks who were the brothers since 1731. Re-establishing the connection with the sea and making the protected area, has favored the reform of the dunes original and the consequent restoration of the Mediterranean. So in this case the man albeit late quest'habitat returns to the originating users. PS: I forgot to mention that in the immediate area there is a small but functional staging area for the Itinerant Tourism (campers, caravans etc). Open from May but you can call Mr. Pasquale Tel.339 3881213-340 4648105 for any opening in groups at different times.

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