Canoeing in the Comacchio lagoons
Paddle through the great brackish lagoons of the Po Delta, among the eel fishermen's huts and colonies of pink flamingos.
The story
For centuries the Comacchio lagoons lived off eel fishing: the lavorieri, V-shaped traps made of reeds and later of concrete, caught the fish as they headed back to the sea in autumn. The flamingos arrived in the 2000s and now nest here in their thousands.
Why go
Because seeing flamingos up close from a canoe, in silence, is a spectacle few people expect in Emilia-Romagna.
Which wind
Good with Early morning, no wind
Avoid with Bora, midday heat
Practical information
- Activities
- Kayaking
- Level
- Beginners, with a guide
- Seabed
- Shallow lagoons and channels
- Best time
- April–October
- Seasons
- Spring, Summer, Autumn
- Getting there
- Guided trips from Comacchio and the park stations. Map position is approximate.
Get directions ↗Marine reserve rules
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Weather and sea forecast
The forecast for the next 7 days at this spot: sky, temperatures, rain and wind, wave height and sea temperature.
Forecast by Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0), from the models of national weather services. Your browser downloads it directly from Open-Meteo, and only when you ask. In the mountains and at sea the weather changes quickly: check the official forecast as well before you set off.
Getting there
- By train. The nearest station is Alfonsine station, 16.7 km away. Alternatively: Glorie station, 17.9 km away. From the station you need a bus, a taxi or a car.
- By air. The nearest airport is Forlì Airport (FRL), about 49 km away; with more flights, Bologna Airport (BLQ) is about 71 km away.
Stations, ports, airports and car parks from OpenStreetMap (© OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL); distances as the crow flies. Timetables and connections change: check them before you travel.
Climate and sea month by month
The most pleasant months for weather are from May to June and from September to October, with average highs between 18 and 29 °C. From July to August it is hot: average highs exceed 30 °C. The wettest month is May (about 85 mm), the driest July. The sea is above 22 °C from June to September, peaking at 27 °C in August.
| Month | Temperature | High / low | Rain mm | Sea |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | from 2 to 10 °C | 10° 2° | 35 | 10° |
| Feb | from 4 to 11 °C | 11° 4° | 64 | 9° |
| Mar | from 6 to 13 °C | 13° 6° | 46 | 10° |
| Apr | from 9 to 17 °C | 17° 9° | 43 | 14° |
| May | from 14 to 22 °C | 22° 14° | 85 | 18° |
| Jun | from 19 to 28 °C | 28° 19° | 42 | 24° |
| Jul | from 22 to 31 °C | 31° 22° | 29 | 26° |
| Aug | from 22 to 31 °C | 31° 22° | 42 | 27° |
| Sep | from 18 to 27 °C | 27° 18° | 55 | 24° |
| Oct | from 13 to 21 °C | 21° 13° | 68 | 20° |
| Nov | from 8 to 16 °C | 16° 8° | 74 | 16° |
| Dec | from 4 to 11 °C | 11° 4° | 45 | 12° |
Averages for 2015–2024, estimated for an altitude of 0 m. Air: NASA POWER (MERRA-2 reanalysis), corrected for the altitude of the place; rain: average monthly total; sea: surface temperature from NOAA OISST. These are indicative values: the weather on any given day can be very different, so always check the forecast before you go.
In the guide
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Sea conditions can change within hours: before going in, check the marine forecast and the local harbour office (Capitaneria di porto) rules. Emergencies at sea: 1530.