The bottom is covered with dense vegetation, round green formations (valonia), and tangled filamentous algae that create a soft and welcoming habitat for the creatures of these waters.
Waving meadows of the rare Cymodocea nodosa sway beneath us, resembling a wheat field bending in the wind.
Ripples form in the water as fish flick their tails around the canoe.
You will observe birds and flora up close in their natural habitat. One of our guides will accompany you on this silent adventure through the peaceful lagoon waters in a two-seater canoe, ensuring complete safety.

Experience Duration: The canoe excursion lasts approximately 90 minutes.
Route: Our journey begins in the main water basin, where we paddle toward the point where the Rio Arrieras river flows into the lagoon. Here, the depth decreases significantly, the water becomes murkier, and a network of channels unfolds before us, winding through small islets and leading inland. These shallow areas are a paradise for wading birds. Herons, Egrets and Night Herons thrive in this habitat, skillfully hunting fish. We continue our slow exploration of the tranquil lagoon environment, then turn our canoe toward the stream’s mouth, heading back toward the open lagoon basin. From here, we catch another glimpse of the sea before returning to our starting point.

A minimum of 2 and a maximum of 16 people can participate.

No specific experience is required. Before starting, the guide will provide instructions on how to properly use the paddle to navigate the canoe efficiently and how to behave during the excursion. The canoes are two-seaters, and each participant will paddle independently, following the guide leading the group.

Wear shorts and a t-shirt or a light dress over your swimsuit, along with a towel. Bringing a change of clothes is recommended, as the paddle may cause some splashes. We also suggest always wearing a hat and applying sunscreen. Children under 2 years old must be held on a parent’s lap, so we advise bringing anything needed for their comfort and safety. Your personal belongings will be kept safe.

Included in the price is a 90-minute canoeing excursion followed by a 90-minute guided tour of the Center. The full experience lasts approximately 3 hours, with available time slots from 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM or from 4:00 PM to 5:30 PM.

The sea excursion lasts about 90 minutes. You will observe a world dense and transparent, weightless, where sounds are different, and life manifests itself in a myriad of forms. After a brief introduction to the ancient harbor area, the current lagoon, the submerged quarry, and the ancient shipwrecks, we dive into a surface water trek of about 500 meters. Along the way, you will observe the typical fauna and vegetation of the bay’s seabed, and the amphorae materials, coming from shipwrecks of the Roman era, which over time have cemented into the crevices of the seabed. The observation field also shows us the remains of the Roman quarry now submerged due to rising sea levels.

A minimum of 2 and a maximum of 12 people can participate.

It is required to know how to swim and be comfortable with a mask and snorkel. Before starting, the guide will explain how to behave and navigate during the excursion.

Wear your swimsuit, bring a towel and a change of clothes to wear after the shower, and possibly your own equipment. If you do not have it, a mask and snorkel, fins and a neoprene vest will be provided.

Included in the price is a 90-minute canoeing excursion followed by a 90-minute guided tour of the Center. The full experience lasts approximately 3 hours, with available time slots from 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM or from 4:00 PM to 5:30 PM.

The excursion lasts about two hours.

Accompanied by one of our guides, you will be able to spot pink flamingos (Phoenicopterus roseus), spoonbills (Platalea leucorodia), stone curlews (Platalea leucorodia), stone curlews
(Burhinus oedicnemus), little piro piro (Actitis hypoleucos), moorhens (Gallinula chloropus), lapwings (Vanellus vanellus), snipe (Gallinago gallinago), kentish plover (Charadrius alexandrinus), sandpiper (Thalasseus sandvicensis), herons and egrets (Ardeidae), kingfishers (Alcedo atthis) and anseriformes, such as teal (Anas crecca), shelduck (Tadorna tadorna) and shoveler (Spatola clypeata), and many others.
But also passerines, such as the Sardinian warbler (Sylvia melanochephala), a typical Mediterranean endemic, goldfinches (Carduelis carduelis), finches (Ifringilla coelebs), robins (Erithacus rubecula), redstarts (Phoenicurus phoenicurus) and others.

You can choose between 2 options:

· Pontoonboat WingsTour
Navigating the lagoon waters while respecting safe distances from nests will make it easier to observe the ornithofauna which lives there.

· Walking WingsTour
Along the paths of the Fradis Minoris peninsula and the Lagoon Park, it will be possible to observe, equipped with spotting scopes and binoculars, at special
locations and without disturbing, the mouth of the lagoon’s tributary stream and the species of the avifauna present in the lagoon area.

Early morning and late afternoon are the best times to spot birds, as they are particularly active during these hours.
On the routes and strategic observation points along the lagoon where our guided tours offer the opportunity to be accompanied by local experts, who share detailed information on the species, the lagoon ecosystem and the ‘Santa Margherita – Nora’ wildlife protection oasis.

Groups: minimum 2 maximum 15 people for the Walking Wings Tour.

Groups: minimum 2 maximum 8 people for the Pontoon Boat Wings Tour.

No experience is required, our guide will give all the necessary information on the species that can be sighted, also giving notions about our lagoon and the “Santa Margherita – Nora” wildlife reserve

– Wear clothes with colours that are not too bright (red or yellow might be more visible and thus scare the birds away), comfortable shoes, hat and light but suitable clothing for moving among the vegetation
– To fully enjoy the birdwatching experience in the Nora Lagoon, it is advisable to have binoculars and a bird guide.
– If you do not have your own equipment, our guide will have the necessary equipment available.
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With our mobile phone-telescope adapters you can take pictures directly from the lens with your smartphone of what you see, thus preserving a memory of your experience. Then share the photos on social media by tagging the Laguna di Nora centre: the best photos will be published in a collection on our social pages.

A unique and relaxing way to explore the Laguna di Nora.

The excursion begins at the boarding point located in front of the Lagoon Park ticket office, where guests receive a brief introduction to the lagoon and its features. Once on board, the pontoon boat gently navigates through the open waters of the lagoon, allowing participants to admire the local wildlife and brackish plants that adorn the shore.

We then head to the experimental Mediterranean oyster farming park where guides provide information on the production activities that take place in the lagoon, such as traditional fishing, and the containment practices of alien species such as the blue crab, The experience is educational as well as recreational.

The time required for the excursion is 1.5 hours.

Admission to the visitor centre is also included in the ticket price: upon disembarkation, a guide leads guests through the Biodiversity Trail, between the Mediterranean eco-aquarium, the Cetacean Gallery and the Sea Turtle Hospital.

The time required for the entire programme is 3 hours, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. or 4 p.m. to 7 p.m.

The charm of sunset

For those who want an even more special experience, the pontoon boat excursion is organised at sunset. During this time, the reflection of the sky on the calm waters of the lagoon is tinged with warm, golden colours, creating a romantic and unforgettable atmosphere.

A minimum of 2 and a maximum of 8 persons.

The pontoon boat offers a platform for relaxing and taking photos. Immortalising the views of the lagoon is a way to take home a lasting memory of the excursion.

It is advisable to wear comfortable clothing and suitable shoes, carry a water bottle, sunscreen and a camera to capture the best moments. In the cooler months, it is useful to have a light piece of clothing to protect yourself from the wind.

Included in the price is both the pontoon boat excursion (90 min) and the guided tour of the Biodiversity Trail, which takes place immediately afterwards and lasts 90 min.