Biodiversity paradise in the Tuscan Maremma
In the beginning, a saltwater basin was in connection with the sea, which for centuries ensured livelihoods through fishing, catch trading and salt supplies. Over the centuries it dried up, forming one of the most significant coastal marshes in Italy and internationally, according to the Ramsar Convention.
Diaccia Botrona is home to an incredible variety of plant and animal species ensuring an important contribution to maintaining the area’s biodiversity. We find lacustrine plants such as reed, rushes, and sedges but also 15 species of orchids, as well as various specimens of ash trees, elms, and tamarisks. It is a paradise for birdwatchers, with more than 200 detected bird species occurring throughout the year, including around 80 nesting birds. The most important are: the marsh harrier, hen harrier, great egret, and osprey.
How to reach and visit the reserve
The natural reserve is just a few kilometers from La Pampa Parking Area & Camp and it is reachable by bike, Castiglione della Pescaia direction.
You can visit the reserve on your own or with guided tours on foot, by mountain bike or by boat.
Here you can find information booking to visit Diaccia Botrona Nature Reserve:
☎️ Cell.: + 39. 389. 0031369 +39. 348. 7743201
✉️ E-mail.: info@maremma-online.it
💻 Website: www.maremma-online.it