Sacca degli Scardovari
Porto Tolle, Italy
A wide lagoon at the mouth of the Po lined with mussel and clam farms and fishermen’s huts. Birdlife is best in spring and autumn; bring insect repellent in summer.
The Sacca degli Scardovari is a lagoon of around 3,000 hectares in the south of the Po Delta, between the mouths of the Po delle Tolle and the Po di Gnocca. Shellfish farming defines the place: the Scardovari mussel has carried the EU PDO label (DOP) since 2013, and clams and oysters are farmed as well. The consortium was founded in 1976 and brings together 14 fishing cooperatives. The farms attract many waterbirds, including avocets, black-winged stilts and flamingos, and many of them spend the winter here.
A road runs all the way round the lagoon, so you can stop at several points by car or bicycle. There is a birdwatching hide, and binoculars or a telescope are worth bringing. The terrain is flat with little shade. Winter, spring and autumn are considered the best times for birdwatching. The fishermen's stilt houses in the Sacca are a popular spot for watching the sunset.
- Nearest town
- Porto Tolle, Italy
- Category
- Nature & parks
- GPS
- 44.8870, 12.4400
Hours, fees and access change. Confirm with the operator or park before you go.
Good to know
Best time to go
The most pleasant months are usually May–June and September. Still fine, with some compromises, in April, July–August and October. Cold, short days in January–February. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)
Getting there
- Italy: Motorway tolls. Tolls on most autostrade; pay at the barrier by card or cash. Motorway limit for cars: 130 km/h.
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Campsites nearby
- Villaggio BarricataCampsite5 km from Sacca degli ScardovariTentsCaravansMotorhomesElectricity
- Agriturismo CaprissioCampsite7 km from Sacca degli ScardovariTentsCaravansMotorhomesElectricityShowersToilets
- Oasi ParkMotorhome stopover15 km from Sacca degli ScardovariMotorhomes
- Camping Village TahitiCampsite24 km from Sacca degli ScardovariTentsCaravansElectricityDogs allowed
- Camping Village I Tre MoschettieriCampsite24 km from Sacca degli ScardovariTentsCaravansMotorhomesElectricity
- Vigna sul Mar Camping VillageCampsite24 km from Sacca degli ScardovariTentsCaravansElectricityShowersDogs allowedWi-Fi
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FAQs
Where is Sacca degli Scardovari?
Sacca degli Scardovari is in Porto Tolle, Italy, at GPS 44.8870, 12.4400. It is about 17 km from Mesola.
Can you camp near Sacca degli Scardovari?
Yes. The nearest campsite listed in OpenStreetMap is Villaggio Barricata, about 5 km away; within 25 km there are 12 campsites and motorhome stopovers.
Which road trips pass Sacca degli Scardovari?
Sacca degli Scardovari is a stop on these CampingSpirit trip guides: Po Delta: lagoons, abbeys and Ferrara.
What is there to see near Sacca degli Scardovari?
Places worth a stop nearby: Gran Bosco della Mesola (16 km), Pomposa Abbey (22 km), Trepponti, Comacchio (29 km) and Ravenna mosaics (55 km).
When is the best time to visit Sacca degli Scardovari?
The most pleasant months are usually May–June and September. Still fine, with some compromises, in April, July–August and October. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)