News from the Italian Parks

(Monterosso al Mare, 03 Apr 18) Countdown in Monterosso for the new inauguration of the Maddalena Hermitage’s historical vineyard, one of the largest and most ancient in Cinque Terre. The morning of this special event will be marked by spirituality, art, beauty and tasting, to celebrate the rebirth of the vineyard. The art i...

(Manarola , 02 Apr 18) Easter Day and Easter Monday are always two demanding days at Cinque Terre. That is why I would like to thank all those who did their best, together with local authorities, to pursue a shared goal.   I would like to thank the whole staff at Consorzio Ati: those working at the reception, those...

(Manarola - Sede Ente Parco, 02 Apr 18) Because of the high number of visitors, access to the Monterosso-Vernazza (SVA) trail may be temporarily interrupted to avoid congestion. It is however advisable not to undertake the trail between noon and 3 pm. Please check the trails page, updated with all the details on the Park’s itinerar...

(Sabaudia, 27 Mar 18) In Latium, Circeo National Park, together with Riviera di Ulisse Regional Park, has been selected as pilot area in the framework of the DestiMED project, funded by the European territorial cooperation programme Interreg-MED. Region Latium is project leader of this initiative, aimed at enhancing the ...

(Manarola - Sede Parco Cinque Terre, 27 Mar 18) HIKE - The vineyards of Manarola MARCH 30TH MEETING POINT: 4,00 PM at 5 TERRE POINT, MANAROLA TRAIN STATION   HIKE - Lemons & Vineyards of Monterosso APRIL 1ST  MEETING POINT: 10,30 AM at 5 TERRE POINT, MONTEROSSO TRAIN STATION   HIKING BOOTS ARE REQUIRED   In case ...

(Mantova, 26 Mar 18) In Brussels, the European Commission has selected Mincio Park as winner of the annual prize for the "Best practice in capitalising on local economy", for the Park’s activities in the field of ecotourism and environmental education. The prize was awarded during the annual EDEN meeting (European...

(Riomaggiore, 21 Mar 18) The sector of wine tourism is doing well, with 14 million visitors and a turnover exceeding €2.5 billion; and yet, it struggles to really take off and develop its potential in terms of economy and employment, due to a lack of strong public and private strategies to network the resources of a co...

(Mantova, 20 Mar 18) After the winter break, Bertone Park - Mincio Park’s Visitor Centre - reopens on Sunday 25 March. The summer residence of the counts D’Arco is a typical example of Romantic garden, surrounded by a small wood where local and exotic trees grow, some of which are as old as 150 years of age....

(Riomaggiore, 05 Mar 18) Sea and seafaring are a cultural heritage to be promoted. With this purpose, in the European Year of Cultural Heritage, the Sailing Museum (Museo Navigante) departed on 9 January from Cesenatico; the initiative is promoted by the Association of Mediterranean Sea Museums (Associazione Musei Marittimi...

(Riomaggiore, 05 Mar 18) In remembrance of Davide Barcellone, who was for years in charge of the Arcola Oasis in the Montemarcello-Magra-Vara Regional Park (La Spezia), LIPU has set up a post-graduation scholarship on the monitoring of birds nesting in the Park, and especially in the Arcola Oasis. This area, which is a Site...