Mincio Valleys are in fact one of the widest and among the most important freshwater wetlands in Italy, inhabited by herons, diurnal birds of prey, grebes, swans and also magnificent storks. Colorful mosaics adorn this paradise on earth: white water lilies, hibiscus blossoms and the floating isles of lotus flowers blooming in all their exotic charm during summer months.You can discover this countryside through many tourist itineraries concerning the cycling tourism, the river sailing, canoeing, the wine-and-food tradition, the military history and the biodiversity: all itineraries are described at www.terredelmincio.it, the tourist website of Mincio Park, where you can also find informations about territories, itineraries, maps, hotels, restaurants, events and travel proposals.

The local kitchen "of the prince and the people" offers famous, traditional dishes: risotto with saltarei (fresh water shrimps), tortelli di zucca (ravioli with pumpkin filling) and agnoli (a kind of filled pasta), riso alla pilota (sausage risotto) and bigoi con le sardele (pasta with sardines).