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Gravina di Laterza

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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.

Geplaatst* door John Morecroft
Meest recente update 12 februari 2020

Beschrijving

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 Buizerd, Oehoe, Kerkuil and numerous other species of birds. Special birds you can see here are Aasgier, Zwarte Wouw, Lannervalk, Zwarte Ooievaar, Kleine Torenvalk, Oehoe, Slangenarend and Blonde Tapuit.

Details

Toegang

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.

Terrein en leefgebied

Bos , Kloof/klif , Landbouw , Verspreide bomen en struiken

Omstandigheden

Heuvelachtig , Rotsachtig

Rondlopende wandeling mogelijk?

Ja

Telescoop meenemen?

Nee

Wanneer hier vogels kijken?

Het hele jaar

Toptijd voor dit gebied

Lente

Route

Breed pad , Onverharde weg , Verharde weg

Zwaarte wandeling

Gemiddeld

Toegankelijk via

Te voet , Fiets

Vogelkijkhut aanwezig?

Nee

Extra info

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

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