A place of biodiversity, research, and community.
Your sightings help us protect the Mesima and monitor its flora and fauna.
The Mesima Nature Reserve is much more than just a place to visit; it is a true natural laboratory, where every season offers new discoveries and learning opportunities.
Walking along the Reserve’s trails means entering a different rhythm, that of the water, the wind, and the birds that choose the river as a stop on their journey.
The guided tours are the best way to experience the Reserve, accompanied by those who know it, study it, and protect it every day.
The Reserve is a rich and delicate ecosystem. With an environmental guide, you can learn to read the signs of the landscape:
Every visit is more than just a walk: it’s an opportunity to observe, listen to, and understand nature. The Reserve reveals itself only to those who know how to slow down and listen.
The guided tours take you through the Reserve’s main habitats, each with its own story:
Mesima is one of the most important spots along the Calabrian Tyrrhenian coast for birdwatching. Depending on the season, you can spot little egrets, herons, night herons, kingfishers, marsh harriers, cormorants, terns, and many other species.
Silence and maintaining a respectful distance from the animals are an integral part of the experience: this is how nature reveals itself in all its grace.
Guided tours are open to everyone: families, schools, groups, nature photography enthusiasts, and curious visitors of all ages.
To protect habitats and make the most of your experience