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Porto Garibaldi 5,5 hours

Minicruise in Po Delta up to the Love Isle by Albatros Motorboat

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Porto Garibaldi 5,5 hours

Minicruise in Po Delta up to the Love Isle by Dalì Motorboat

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Eel Festival

Porto Garibaldi 3 hours

Dinner Cruise in Comacchio's Lagoons at Sunset by Albatros Motorboat

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Eel Festival

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The authentic taste of the Po Delta

Suspended between land and water, the Po Delta expresses its unique identity through its cuisine, where the flavours of the Adriatic Sea blend harmoniously with the produce of the Ferrara countryside. Eel, Manila clams, mussels, shrimp, sea bream, sole and sea bass are complemented by rice, radicchio, asparagus, pumpkin, mushrooms and truffles, creating an outstanding food and wine heritage. Many of these products have obtained PDO and PGI certifications and represent the authentic culinary traditions of Ferrara, Comacchio and the Po Delta Park.

During your stay, you can taste these local specialties in the area's traditional restaurants or take part in food and wine tastings organised by Po Delta Tourism during excursions, experiences, events and local festivals.

A true must-try is the delicious Comacchio eel, the queen of Delta cuisine, served grilled, in the traditional brodetto “a becco d’asino” fish stew, with cabbage, or as the star ingredient of refined risottos. Also worth tasting are the local Manila clams and mussels, served in a rich seafood broth or with pasta, mixed fried seafood from the sea and lagoon—perfect to enjoy aboard our motor vessels or after a boat or canoe excursion—along with grilled fish and the great classics of Ferrara’s culinary tradition, such as cappellacci stuffed with pumpkin and risotto prepared with radicchio or asparagus.

Complementing these dishes are the fragrant PDO Vini delle Sabbie—Fortana, Sauvignon, Bianco del Bosco and Merlot—produced in the sandy soils close to the Adriatic coast.

A journey through the Po Delta is also a journey through its flavours, where tradition, quality and authentic local identity come together to create an unforgettable experience.

Il Bettolino di Foce

In the heart of the Comacchio Lagoons, at Stazione Foce, Il Bettolino di Foce Restaurant welcomes visitors into an authentic fishing hut surrounded by the evocative landscape of the lagoons. A unique setting where nature, history and culinary tradition come together, making it the perfect place to enjoy a taste of the local cuisine before or after exploring the Valleys.

The cuisine at Il Bettolino is rooted in the culinary traditions of Comacchio and celebrates the flavours of the local area, with fresh fish taking centre stage. The menu follows the availability of the daily catch and draws inspiration from local recipes, from eel and other fish specialities to the traditional mixed fry of sea and lagoon fish.

Lunch or dinner at Il Bettolino is a chance to experience the local area through its cuisine, in a truly unique setting. To discover the flavours of the Po Delta in even greater depth, guests can choose from tasting experiences, tasting lunches and gourmet dinners, designed to complement a visit and turn it into an unforgettable experience.

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