Valle Cavanata nature reserve – A reserve designed by water and man

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Flamingos on the move

Since ancient times, humans have been fascinated by bird migration and the mystery of their long journeys across seas and deserts, questions that have remained […]

February 22, 2026

In search of lost landscapes

One of the few remaining remnants of the vast coastal wetlands of the upper Adriatic, which were wiped out by agricultural reclamation in the last […]

January 27, 2026

Wake up early, binoculars at hand: a walk among the ducks

🌅On Saturday 24 January at 8:30 a.m., we look forward to seeing you in Valle Cavanata for a guided walk led by ornithologist Paul Tout. […]

January 11, 2026

🎄 Christmas afternoon for children 🎄

💫 Saturday 20 December, 3pm: we look forward to seeing you at the Valle Cavanata visitor centre for an afternoon dedicated to children, with games, […]

December 7, 2025

It’s easy to say “forest”

On Sunday 30 November, at 10 a.m., we will walk through the scrubland of the Cavanata Valley Peninsula in the company of botanist and naturalist […]

November 23, 2025

Sketching among the flamingos

🎨 A day of drawing and watercolour painting with illustrator Elena Perco 📍 Valle Cavanata Nature Reserve – Saturday 22 November 🕤 From 9.30 a.m. […]

November 16, 2025

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Where are we?

The Valle Cavanata Nature Reserve is a protected natural area located in the municipality of Grado, in the province of Gorizia. It is located in the locality of Fossalon di Grado and covers 341 hectares, of which 67 by the sea. Established in 1996, it is part of the regional nature reserves of Friuli Venezia Giulia.

Address: Via Grado, 1, 34070 Fossalon di Grado GO