Dunes, junipers, garrigue and Mediterranean scrub form the terrestrial landscape that protects the coast and supports exceptional biodiversity.
Characteristics of the place and practical guidance for a responsible visit.
Dunes, garrigue, junipers and Mediterranean scrub protect the shore and connect beaches with terrestrial habitats.
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Wind, sand and pioneer plants create living dunes that reduce erosion; trampling opens gaps and weakens natural protection.
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Prickly juniper, mastic, myrtle, thyme and other salt-, wind- and drought-adapted species form valuable plant communities.
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Reptiles, small mammals and many birds use scrub, dunes and reed beds for food, shelter and breeding.
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Visitors must use authorised trails and boardwalks; cycling and walking rules protect dunes and the strictest terrestrial zones.
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Dry vegetation, heat and wind increase fire risk and make exposed summer routes more demanding.
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Light trekking, responsible nature photography, environmental education and observation of Mediterranean habitats.
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Anyone wishing to cross vegetation freely, use motor vehicles or reach the sea outside authorised gaps.
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Water, hat, sun protection, closed shoes and binoculars.
Stay on boardwalks and trails, make little noise and take every item of waste away.
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The Canale Reale reaches the Adriatic in the southern reserve, feeding a landscape of fresh water, brackish ponds, reed beds and protected coast.
A coastal wetland of international importance, fed by springs and channels, both separates and connects the sea, tower and terrestrial habitats.
The great viceregal tower dominates the Guaceto headland and natural roadstead and is the historic and scenic symbol of the entire reserve.
The headland preserves traces of a Bronze Age village, burials and evidence of trade routes that crossed this sheltered bay for millennia.
The islets off the headland rise within the most protected part of the Marine Protected Area, among rocky seabeds, Posidonia meadows and ancient remains.
Small sandy shores and rocky sections alternate between the headland and Punta Penna Grossa; the first cove lies in zone A and bathing is prohibited.
Punta Penna Grossa is the reserve’s main northern bathing access, with a sandy beach, protected dunes and services organised according to season.
In the village of Serranova, the Visitor Centre introduces the reserve’s environments, history and archaeology through displays and interactive tools.
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