Rifugio Palude La Vela

"La Vela" the wetland is placed in province of Taranto. From 1993 the wetland is WWF shelter, that care of it the administration and the ambient conservation. The wetland is a marshy saltish area placed at 7-8 km from Taranto. The protected zone has an extension of 9-10 hectars, this includes an marshy area and a pine-wood formed from Pino d'Aleppo (Pinus halepensis). This last, called "Furcino" pine-wood, was planted from englishmen (for militar reasons) in the '60 years. Today, this casket of natural wonders, is a WWF shelter. There are 2 sheds for the observation of the avifauna. The number is of Mister Gaetano Barbato, it is possible to book daily visits.