Bike & Boat in the Comacchio Valleys

Some locations are worth experiencing from multiple perspectives. The Comacchio Valleys are among them, and the Bike & Boat experience showcases them perfectly by combining two complementary ways to get around: by bicycle, following the embankments and raised paths over the water, and by boat, which takes you to places the land cannot reach. The result is a seamless journey that alternates between the freedom of cycling and the tranquillity of sailing.

From the saddle, you will cross wooden walkways and ride along long grassy embankments, surrounded by the colours of the lagoon; then you will board an eco-friendly boat that glides through the canals, carrying you to fishing huts, historic fishing stations, and stretches of water where herons, little egrets and flamingos rest. The transition from one to the other becomes part of the journey: each mode of transport reveals a different facet of the same setting, and together they convey the true scale of this watery landscape. The moment the bicycles are loaded on board becomes a small ritual that punctuates the day and marks the transition from one perspective to another: from land to water and back to land.

The day is designed for those who want to explore at a leisurely pace. It is also suitable for families and those who aren’t experienced cyclists, as the routes are flat and the distances are manageable. A guides accompany the group, recounting the history of the valley, the work of the fishermen and the balance of nature. You will return feeling like you have understood the location place in its entirety, moving at its own pace, lightly and mindfully, amid silence, gentle exercise and wonder.