Diaccia Botrona Nature Reserve

Castiglione Della Pescaia

Diaccia Botrona Nature Reserve

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Diaccia Botrona Nature Reserve

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Location: Castiglione Della Pescaia, Grosseto, Tuscany, Italy

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Agriturismo Le Giare | Bikepark & Relax

November 16, 2023

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The Diaccia Botrona Nature Reserve, spread over 1,273 hectares between Castiglione della Pescaia and Grosseto, represents the last vestige of the Castiglione Marshes, subjected to reclamation works by the Lorraine family in the eighteenth century. Classified as a "wetland of international importance" according to the Ramsar Convention, it is a key area for Tuscan birdlife.

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mau

May 6, 2020

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Nature Reserve consisting of a wetland of international interest that hosts numerous species of birds, especially migratory ones.
Towards Castiglione della Pescaia there is the building called Casa Rossa, dedicated to Leonardo Ximenes, engineer who made a decisive contribution to the reclamation of the Maremma plain previously occupied by the so-called Lago Prile, whose Roman remains consist of the so-called Badia al Fango also known as Isola Clodia.

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Stenio Melani

August 7, 2026

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The Diaccia Botrona Nature Reserve is a spectacular marshland protected area located in Maremma, between Castiglione della Pescaia and Grosseto. Recognized as a wetland of international importance by the Ramsar Convention, it covers over 1,270 hectares and represents the last precious remnant of the ancient Lake Prile. This extraordinary ecosystem is a fundamental stopover for nesting, resting, and overwintering for over 200 bird species, making it a true paradise for birdwatching.

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