Porto Conte State Forest
Alghero
The Foresta Demaniale di Porto Conte, also known as 'Noah's Ark' or Prigionette, is a biodiverse forest area within the Porto Conte Natural Park. It is characterized by its rich flora and fauna and impressive cliffs.
At a glance
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- Eintritt
- Kostenlos
Location
The Foresta Demaniale di Porto Conte – Prigionette, often referred to as 'Noah's Ark', is a particularly sensitive and species-rich part of the Porto Conte Natural Park. The landscape is extremely varied, featuring impressive cliffs dropping steeply into the sea as well as dense forests. Covering an area of 2,136.3 hectares, the forest extends across the municipalities of Alghero and Sassari, from sea level up to a maximum altitude of 361 meters at Monte Doglia. The area is rich in plant and animal species and is considered a biodiversity hotspot.
Highlights
- Biodiversity: Rich in plant and animal species ('Noah's Ark').
- Coastal scenery: Spectacular cliffs dropping steeply into the sea.
- Varied terrain: From sea level up to 361 m altitude.
- Part of Porto Conte Natural Park.
Tips
- Hiking and nature observation.
- Visit the 'Le Prigionette' area.
- Explore the coastal sections with cliffs.
- Visit the park's information center.
Practical information
Opening hours
- Seasonal Yes
The Prigionette-Porto Conte state forest is open all year round with varying hours depending on the season. Specific opening hours for Oasi Prigionette are: February 1st – March 31st, Saturdays and Sundays from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM (last entry 3:00 PM). The Torre Nuova di Porto Conte (part of the Ecomuseum) is open Tuesday to Sunday, from 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM and from 3:30 PM to 6:30 PM, also open on Ferragosto.
Admission
Free
Specialties
The area is known as 'Noah's Ark' for its exceptional variety of plant and animal species and its sensitive ecosystems.
