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Gravina di Laterza

Puglia  >  Italy

The majestic canyon of Laterza is a natural protected area that is home to many birds. Great for birding, but you can also make a nice hike through the canyon.

Ajouté* par John Morecroft
Dernière actualisation 12 février 2020

Description

The LIPU (Italian League for Bird Protection) oasis of Laterza, extends over 800 hectares in the heart of the ravine park. Great place for birding, walking and cycling. Along the 12 km rocky walls, in the numerous caves and in the thick vegetation, large and small birds nest such as the Buse variable, Grand-duc d'Europe, Effraie des clochers and numerous other species of birds. Special birds you can see here are Vautour percnoptère, Milan noir, Faucon lanier, Cigogne noire, Faucon crécerellette, Grand-duc d'Europe, Circaète Jean-le-Blanc and Traquet oreillard.

Détails

Accès

To reach the entrance take the state road n. 7 which from Taranto crosses the centers of Massafra, Palagiano and Castellaneta. After passing through the town of Castellaneta, after about 8 kilometers, turn left following the signs Laterza and after having completely crossed the town you will arrive at the Oasis, on the extreme southern periphery. The reserve has a car park, a network of nature trails and a Visitor Center. You can walk into the canyon and back, but it is also possible to do a circular trail of about 11 km. This is the trail you see on the map.

Terrain et Habitat

Forêt , Canyon/falaise , Agriculture , Arbres et buissons disséminés

Conditions

Vallonné , Rocailleux

Boucle

Oui

Avez-vous besoin d'une longue-vue?

Non

Saison idéale pour observer

Toute l'année

Meilleure période pour une visite

Printemps

Itinéraire

Sentier large , Route non pavée , Route pavée

Niveau de difficulté de l'itinéraire

Durée de la marche

Accessible via

A pied , Vélo

Observatoire/hutte d'observation

Non

Informations supplémentaires

www.lipu.it/oasi-gravina-di-laterza-taranto

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