Seven things you might not know about Bibione’s natural heritage
Lots to know
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The green that surrounds you
The green areas of Bibione with high biodiversity share 3 characteristics that make them unique:
- the proximity of alpine and Mediterranean flora,
- the presence of various types of orchids,
- the survival of rare or endemic species.
Want more? Discover the flora and fauna of Bibione
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Different types of water
A curiosity about Bibione’s territory is the coexistence of different types of water:
- the water of the Tagliamento river descending from the Alps,
- sea water,
- lagoon water,
- thermal water.
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Nature pampers you
A particularity of Bibione Pineda is that the richness of nature also influenced the names of the streets: the roads are named after flowers and plants, inspired by a natural environment that represents a distinctive value for Bibione. You will find maritime pines, rhododendrons, heathers, tamarisks, and many species of orchids.
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The Casoni and their history
A few years ago, the Environmental Policies Department of the Province of Venice launched a survey to document the existence and restoration of rural casoni scattered throughout the countryside — elements that had never been addressed in the literature on the agricultural landscape.
The research allowed in-depth knowledge of the quantity and quality of the valley casoni heritage around Caorle and Bibione and along the hydraulic network connected to their lagoons.
A fascinating reality emerges, especially regarding the fishing casoni, of which there are more than a hundred, many preserving original features that make them a unique case in the Italian anthropological landscape. Want to know more? Enter the Casoni of Bibione
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Oases to experience
Valgrande is the guardian of important historical remains, studied by the Venetian Superintendency for Architectural Heritage in the 1930s.
Covered by dense vegetation, protected by an oak forest, at the foot of the hill called “motteron dei frati“, tangible traces were found of what is believed to have been a 4th century seaside villa, likely used for trade and storage of fish and shellfish. Among the concrete walls, a coin depicting Emperor Honorius was found, dating to the late Roman Empire, just before the barbarian invasions and the founding of Venice.
The remains include foundation traces, perimeter walls, and mosaics — the only trace from Aquileia to Concordia that remembers the presence of the Romans in Bibione. They are historically valuable and among Valgrande’s treasures. Be amazed by Valgrande’s historical and natural richness!
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At the river mouth
At the mouth of the Tagliamento, there are various protected flora species at Regional, National, and EU level. The most important naturalistic case is the extremely rare Stipa Veneta Moraldo, commonly known as Fairy Flax.
It is endemic to the northern Adriatic coasts — the only European type of stipa that grows on coastal dunes. Once widespread in the lagoon, it now risks extinction, surviving only in the Tagliamento area. The name resembles Greek ‘stypé’ (mass of soft fibers) due to the long feathery awns of some species. It blooms between April and May.
Discover the Tagliamento River Mouth Nature Reserve project
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The Routes of History
The Venetian Litoranea is a waterway built by the Republic of Venice at its height, using artificial canals and rivers to connect the Venice Lagoon with the mouth of the Isonzo River.
The route is 127 kilometers long — about 68.5 km in Veneto and 58.5 km in Friuli Venezia Giulia. It was used in the past to reach Trieste from Venice. Today, thanks to improvements by the Litoranea Veneta Consortium, it is accessible to those wanting a unique day among islets, sandbanks, and fishermen’s huts. It is navigable by canoe, rowboat, or small recreational boats.
This is a wonderful journey offering new perspectives on landscapes rich in history and nature.