Descrizione
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 Poiana, Gufo reale, Barbagianni and numerous other species of birds. Special birds you can see here are Capovaccaio, Nibbio bruno, Lanario, Cicogna nera, Grillaio, Gufo reale, Biancone and Monachella.
Dettagli
Accesso
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.
Terreno e habitat
Foresta , Canyon/scogliera , Terreni coltivati , Alberi e cespugli sparsiCaratteristiche dell’area
Collinoso , RocciosoPercorso ad anello
SiÈ utile un cannocchiale?
NoBuona stagione per il BW
Tutto l'annoMiglior periodo per visitare
PrimaveraPercorso
Sentiero ampio , Strada sterrata , Strada asfaltataGrado di difficoltà del percorso a piedi
Difficoltà mediaModalità di accesso
A piedi , BiciclettaCapanno/torretta di osservazione
NoInformazioni aggiuntive
www.lipu.it/oasi-gravina-di-laterza-taranto

