Comprehensive Atlas of Protected Areas and Conservation Sites Throughout Italy

Val Rosandra

A canyon-like river valley and natural reference for karst phenomena

Val Rosandra stands as a defining protected area within the Friuli Venezia Giulia region, characterized by its sharp limestone cliffs, narrow gorges, and the distinct Supet waterfall. Its unique geological layering creates a compact environment where contrasting climates produce an extraordinary botanical intersection, set against a rich backdrop of historical remnants ranging from Roman aqueducts to former railway paths.

Laguna di Marceddì

A Ramsar-listed brackish wetland on the Sardinian coast

Laguna di Marceddì serves as a critical protected area along the western Mediterranean coast of Sardinia. The landscape features a complex mosaic of tidal channels, shallow pools, and brackish basins. Fed by inland streams, this wetland supports diverse waterbird populations and long-standing professional fisheries while remaining a distinct, low-lying geographic feature within the surrounding agricultural plains of the Oristano province.

Stagno di San Giovanni

Brackish lagoon habitats in the province of Oristano, Sardegna

Explore the natural terrain of Stagno di San Giovanni, a brackish coastal lagoon in southwestern Sardegna. Defined by shallow waters and river-fed marshlands, this protected area is central to an interconnected network of Mediterranean lagoons, offering significant insight into the coastal geography and environmental history of the Oristano region.