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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.

Aggiunto* da Wolfgang Müller
Ultimo aggiornamento 24 aprile 2025

Descrizione

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 Fenicottero can often be observed from a short distance, as well as a Pellicano comune that lives there for several years. A Airone guardabuoi colony with a small observation platform is located on Viale della Fauna, just northeast of the observation tower.

On the embankment of Bellarosa Maggiore Fenicottero and Gabbiano roseo nest. The reed of the Bellarosa Minore is a refuge for nesting birds as Airone guardabuoi, Cavaliere d'Italia, Garzetta and numerous species of ducks. With a little luck, you will see Pollo sultano, with its metallic blue plumage and scarlet red beak.

Other interesting breeding birds are Sgarza ciuffetto, Airone rosso, Nitticora, Sterna zampenere, Fraticello, Moretta tabaccata, Avocetta, Falco di palude and Fratino.

The lagoons are also very good for migrant species, including Mignattaio, Spatola, Marzaiola, Totano moro and plenty of other waders. Wintering species include Fistione turco and Spatola.

Dettagli

Accesso

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.

Terreno e habitat

Zona umida , Spiaggia , Velme , Mare , Canneti

Caratteristiche dell’area

Terreno piano , Non ombreggiato , Paesaggio aperto

Percorso ad anello

Si

È utile un cannocchiale?

Può essere utile

Buona stagione per il BW

Tutto l'anno

Miglior periodo per visitare

Primavera , Migrazione primaverile , Migrazione autunnale

Percorso

Strada asfaltata , Strada sterrata , Sentiero ampio

Grado di difficoltà del percorso a piedi

Facile

Modalità di accesso

A piedi , Bicicletta

Capanno/torretta di osservazione

Si

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