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Foce del Coghinas

Sardegna  >  Italy

The most important wetland in northern Sardinia and the site of a nature reserve covering more than 250 hectares.

Added* by Jan Lenaert
Most recent update 21 srpnja 2024

Description

The mouth of the Coghinas river has been identified by the Bird Life International as an IBA (Important Birds Area). The vegetation is lush everywhere, with rushes and reeds both along the banks and at the mouth, characterised by sand dunes. The bird species that can be observed include Morski Kulik, Vlastelica, Mala Čigra, Mala Bijela Čaplja, Gak, Krivokljuna Prutka, Šivalica and Eja Močvarica.

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Italiano: La foce del fiume Coghinas si trova nel Nord della Sardegna, nel comune di Valledoria, nel golfo dell’Asinara. È la zona umida più importante del Nord Sardegna e sede di una riserva naturale con più di 250 ettari di estensione.

Details

Access

The Foce del Coghinas is located near the village of Valledoria, on the northern coast of Sardinia. Press P in the map for directions. A bike path runs along the mouth. You can also do a boat excursion on the river Coghinas (info@focedelcoghinas.com or see the link below).

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Italiano: La Foce del Coghinas si trova nei pressi del paese di Valledoria, sulla costa settentrionale della Sardegna. Premi P sulla mappa per ottenere indicazioni stradali. Lungo la foce corre una pista ciclabile. Puoi anche fare un'escursione in barca sul fiume Coghinas (info@focedelcoghinas.com o vedere il link qui sotto).

Terrain and Habitat

River , Sea , Reedbeds , Wetland , Beach

Conditions

Open landscape , High water possible , Sandy

Circular trail

No

Is a telescope useful?

No

Good birding season

All year round

Best time to visit

Spring migration , Autumn migration

Route

Wide path

Difficulty walking trail

Easy

Accessible by

Foot , Bicycle

Birdwatching hide / platform

No

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