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State Natural Reserve

Lake Burano was a game reserve. Then came the WWF and the destiny has changed. Beautiful lagoon, coastal dunes, Mediterranean ... an 'oasis.

The oasis is located within a Site of Community Importance (SCI IT51A0031) in the town of Capalbio (Gr).

 It 'also a Special Protection Area (SPA IT51A0033) and RAMSAR.

The oasis area is 410 hectares.

 The WWF Oasis of Lake Burano is the first of over 100 Oasis of the association.
 A former hunting, includes a stretch of unspoiled coastline with sandy dune and scrub behind the dunes and a salt lake dominated by a tower.

Contacts and Schedules

Open from September to May, guided tours only, on Sunday at 10.00 and at 14.30 (15:00 daylight saving time).
 Groups and schools every day, by reservation.
 Summer visits in July and August, Monday, Wednesday and Saturday by appointment only, at 17.30.

Entry Oasis
Strada Prov. Chiarone 35
 58010 Capalbio (Gr)

 tel: 0564/898829
 email lagodiburano@wwf.it

 The departure of all visits, unless otherwise stated is always from the Oasis Visitor Center SP Resort, 35 Capalbio

 For photographers and birders, it is possible, in some periods, provide access to particular times, agreeing with direction in ways economic and behavioral characteristics.