Mar Piccolo — where is it? Lakes guide

Mar Piccolo

Lakes 40.4712° N, 17.2432° E

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What makes this place unique

About

Mar Piccolo, forming the inner basin of Taranto, is a large natural lagoon and inner sea area with unique ecological features.

Terrain, waters and landscape

Waters

Located within Taranto, Mar Piccolo is a sheltered wetland fed by submarine freshwater springs. Vital for fishing and mussel farming, this lagoon can be explored on the map as a wide northern basin.

Practical notes before you go

Visit

Type: Lakes
Coordinates: 40.4712° N, 17.2432° E
Tip: Respect local safety rules around water and seasonal access.

Related places around here

Nearby

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River

Tara River

The Tara River, flowing through the territory of Taranto into the Ionian Sea, is a short but powerful stream known since antiquity.

Sea

Ionian Sea

The Ionian Sea shapes the coastline of Taranto and stands as the most fundamental natural geographical feature of the area.

Sea

Mar Grande

Mar Grande, forming the outer gulf of Taranto , is a natural harbor basin protected by the Cheradi Islands.

Natural pools

San Giovanni Marsh

Palude di San Giovanni, situated on the Taranto coastline, is a protected wetland and natural pool complex with a unique biodiversity.

Location on the map

Map

40.4712° N, 17.2432° E