Sarno River Regional Park – A rebirth of water between nature and memory. The Sarno River Regional Park develops around the course of one of the shortest and most important rivers in Italy. Despite the environmental difficulties of the past, today the park represents a symbol of recovery, protection of the territory and hope for a new harmony between man and nature. 🌊 The River That Runs Through History: The Sarno rises at the foot of Mount Sarno and flows for about 24 km through an area rich in history and culture, touching municipalities such as Sarno, San Marzano sul Sarno, Scafati and Torre Annunziata, up to the sea. The park protects its springs, shores and adjacent ecosystems. 👉 Tip: Take a walk along the natural stretches of the river, especially in the area of the springs: an unexpected green oasis, ideal for relaxing and observing nature. 🌿 An ecological corridor between plains and mountains: The park extends over a flat area at the foot of the Lattari Mountains and Vesuvius. Along the river there are wetlands, reeds, hedges and crops typical of Campania, creating a habitat for water birds, amphibians, insects and small mammals. 👉 Tip: Bring binoculars and visit the area at sunrise or sunset, where you can see herons, egrets, and maybe some passing foxes. 🏛️ Memory, tradition and identity: The area is deeply linked to agriculture, crafts and water processing. Ancient water wheels, mills, and tomato and vegetable crops can still be seen in many areas. The park works to preserve this tangible and intangible heritage. 👉 Tip: Visit the small local museums dedicated to river culture: you will discover forgotten stories and ancient water-related tools. 🚶 Itineraries between nature and environmental redemption: The park's paths are designed to offer walking or cycling experiences among nature, villages and agricultural areas. It is also an educational place, where schools and families can participate in conservation projects, urban gardens and ecological days. 👉 Tip: Follow the cycle paths between San Marzano and Scafati: easy, flat and surrounded by river greenery. 🍅 Freshwater flavors: The Sarno area is famous for its vegetables, in particular the San Marzano tomato, a PDO product symbol of Campania. The crops, irrigated by the waters of the river, maintain centuries-old agricultural traditions. 👉 Tip: Visit a farm that cultivates San Marzano: you can taste the fresh tomato, preserved or transformed into sauce according to tradition. The Sarno River Park is the testimony that even wounded places can be reborn. It is a river that flows between memory, nature and the future, inviting us to believe in beauty that is reborn.