News from the Italian Parks

(Manarola - Sede -, 09 Apr 18) Evocative and extraordinary: such is Cinque Terre Park. And the best way to get to know it is by walking on its numerous cliff-side tracks, on trails running by small villages and across mountains that decline - abruptly, sometimes - towards the sea rocks and the tra...

(Trento, 05 Apr 18) The image, taken from a camera trap positioned to monitor the movements of the brown bear, is the first "proof" of its presence in Trentino. It's a historic event that is part of the expansion of the species in the Triveneto area and is causing great interest and curiosity at the national level. W...

(04 Apr 18) The project report (Layman's Report) has been produced: it is targeted at a non-specialist audience and serves to inform decision-makers and non-technical parties of the project objectives and results. Written both in Italian and in English, it also aims at communicating the project complexity and c...

(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...