Top 3 Lakes around Civitaquana

What began in the second half of the sixties as an artificial reservoir through the construction of a dam on the Tavo river has today become a true natural paradise. The lake forms the heart of the region's first WWF oasis and offers a varied landscape of water, deciduous forests, and wetlands.

Beautiful wildlife park

The environmental protection provided by the park prohibits snorkeling and even just bathing, the only activity allowed is the diving organized by the Atlantide diving school, the only holder of the authorizations for guided diving and which manages the lake and guarantees a lower impact on the tranquility of the fauna that comes to winter in the lake during migrations.

The Reserve is an important resting and breeding place for sedentary, migrating and nesting avifauna.

The picturesque lake of Capodacqua, an artificial jewel of Abruzzo, originates from the spring of the same name, one of the three sources that feed the Tirino river. A landscape gem that testifies to the beauty and majesty of nature in this region.

Lake Penne is an enchanting body of water located in the enchanting region of Abruzzo. With its serene waters and surrounded by breathtaking scenery, Lake Penne offers a perfect oasis of tranquility and natural beauty. A ring tour around the lake allows you to admire its different facets and immerse yourself completely in the magical atmosphere of Abruzzo.

The artificial lake from which the Tirino river originates is easily accessible at any time of the year, preferably from spring onwards when it is possible to make excursions on the lake by boat Calipso to admire its backdrop.

Lake Penne is an artificial lake, which today is part of a regional reserve and a special conservation area, managed by WWF Italy. The lake covers 1300 hectares, and 214 species of birds have been counted.