With the name of Macchiagrande WWF Oasis we actually refer to three natural oases in the municipality of Fiumicino which constitute important residual parts of what were once alluvial areas and flooded forests on the Roman coast: the Macchiagrande Oasis, the Bosco Foce dell’Arrone Oasis and the Maccarese basins.
The largest is the Macchiagrande Oasis: 280 hectares within the Litorale Romano State Nature Reserve. The oasis is one of the most significant sites for the protection and conservation of the coastal environment: here, the Mediterranean scrub behind the dunes gives way to a Mediterranean woodland that is amongst the most beautiful and best-preserved on the Lazio coast, where the holm oak predominates. Among the many animals that inhabit the area are fallow deer, porcupines, foxes, badgers, barn owls, tawny owls, scops owls and little owls, Hermann’s tortoises, as well as various species of aquatic birds that regularly frequent the drainage canals.
The Bosco Foce dell’Arrone Oasis (approximately 200 hectares) preserves one of the most intact Tyrrhenian coastal areas of Lazio, featuring hygrophilous woodland, Mediterranean scrub and riparian vegetation. The Oasis became part of the WWF Oasis system in 2011 and is crossed by three nature trails for a total length of about 2.5 km that allow visitors to appreciate the various habitats found in the area: the natural meadow, the woodland, the wetland and the coastal dune. Built in 1970 for hunting purposes, the five artificial basins at Maccarese were abandoned after being converted for aquaculture. The area covers approximately 33 hectares, characterised by flora and fauna typical of wetland habitats.
Along the footpaths in the three areas, there are noticeboards and educational panels that allow visitors to learn more about the local flora and fauna, as well as observation huts and rest areas. The nature reserves also offer themed tours for groups and school parties. The oases are managed by WWF Oasi, under an agreement with the landowner (Società Maccarese SpA) and the Municipality of Fiumicino.
Photo credits: Macchiagrande Oasis official Facebook page
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Information
Via di Campo Salino, 00054 Maccarese RM - Comune di Fiumicino
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Indirizzi
Macchiagrande: l’ingresso si trova a Fregene sud, all’angolo tra via di Castellammare e via della Veneziana.
Foce dell’Arrone: l’ingresso è situato in Via Sestri Levante (Fregene nord) angolo Via Tirrenia (Maccarese). Il cancello dell’Oasi è situato di fronte alla Torre di Maccarese.
Vasche di Maccarese: l’ingresso si trova in viale di Campo Salino, circa 600 m dall’asilo comunale “L’isola che non c’è”.
Orari
Sabato e domenica la biglietteria è aperta dalle ore 9.30 alle ore 16.30 Chiusura Oasi ore 18.00.
Per le Vasche di Maccarese apertura la domenica su prenotazione via mail. Presentarsi a Macchiagrande per la bigliettazione.
Per la Foce dell’Arrone apertura solo con visita guidata per gruppi di almeno 10 persone previa prenotazione via mail. Presentarsi a Macchiagrande per la bigliettazione.
Nel caso in cui i giorni di apertura coincidano con festività nazionali, contattare prima il Centro Visite.
Per gruppi e scolaresche, l’oasi è visitabile tutti i giorni dell'anno, su prenotazione. La prenotazione deve essere fatta entro il venerdì precedente la visita.
In caso di maltempo l'Oasi resta chiusa
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