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Parco Naturale Molentargius Saline

Sardinia  >  Italy

Since the decommissioning of salt mining in 1985, this wetland is one of the most species-rich birdsites of the whole of Sardinia.

Hinzugefügt* von Wolfgang Müller
Zuletzt aktualisiert 24 April 2025

Beschreibung

Molentargius, which was the richest Sardinian basin for sea-salt extraction for two and a half centuries - an activity that ceased in 1985 - has become one of the main resting and nesting sites of aquatic birds in Europe. The Molentargius Saline extends across 1,600 hectares near the city of Cagliari. There are many bigger an smaller lagoons you can visit. One of the best places for birdwatching is the smaller lagoon of Stagno Perdabianca (1). Also of interest are the two main lagoons. Bellarosa Maggiore (2) is a large brackish lagoon and Bellarosa Minore (3) to the north east, is a smaller freshwater lagoon. In between the lagoons, there are numerous reed-filled freshwater pools and canals.

In the Stagno Perdabianca Rosaflamingo can often be observed from a short distance, as well as a Rosapelikan that lives there for several years. A Kuhreiher colony with a small observation platform is located on Viale della Fauna, just northeast of the observation tower.

On the embankment of Bellarosa Maggiore Rosaflamingo and Dünnschnabelmöwe nest. The reed of the Bellarosa Minore is a refuge for nesting birds as Kuhreiher, Stelzenläufer, Seidenreiher and numerous species of ducks. With a little luck, you will see Purpurhuhn, with its metallic blue plumage and scarlet red beak.

Other interesting breeding birds are Rallenreiher, Purpurreiher, Nachtreiher, Lachseeschwalbe, Zwergseeschwalbe, Moorente, Säbelschnäbler, Rohrweihe and Seeregenpfeifer.

The lagoons are also very good for migrant species, including Sichler, Löffler, Knäkente, Dunkler Wasserläufer and plenty of other waders. Wintering species include Kolbenente and Löffler.

Details

Zugang

Parco Naturale Molentargius Saline is located directly east of the city of Cagliari. A good option is to park on the south side of the area near Stagno Perdabianca. Press P on the map for directions.

From the city you can discover the Molentargius Saline through the pedestrian / bycycle path that runs along the port, or by public bus PQ, PF that stops (Generale Rossi stop) at approx 1 km from the visitor center of Via La Palma, there you can rent a bike or enjoy a guide service by boat or train, both electric powered.

Terrain und Habitat

Feuchtgebiet , Strand , Schlammflächen , Meer , Schilfflächen

Bedingungen

Flach , Kein Schatten , Offene Landschaft

Rundweg

Ja

Ist ein Spektiv nützlich?

Möglicherweise hilfreich

Gute Beobachtungszeit

Ganzjährig

Beste Beobachtungszeit

Frühjahr , Frühjahrszug , Herbstzug

Route

asphaltierte Straße , unbefestigte Straße , Normaler Weg

Schwierigkeitsgrad der Tour

Einfach

Erreichbarkeit

zu Fuß , Fahrrad

Beobachtungshütten oder -türme

Ja

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