Polesine – Veneto: lands of water, river silence and landscapes between rivers and lagoons. The Polesine is a vast flat area between the Po and the Adige, in the south of Veneto, in the province of Rovigo. It is a territory made up of embankments, canals, cultivated fields, small villages and nature reserves, where time seems to pass slowly. Perfect for those looking for quiet nature, little-known history and flavors of the peasant tradition. 🌊 Where the landscape follows the rhythm of the rivers: The Polesine is crossed by a dense network of rivers, river branches, reclamations and lagoons. The environment is marked by the millenary relationship between man and water. Between grassy banks, movable bridges and fishing valleys, the landscape offers unusual and evocative views. 👉 Tip: Cycle or walk along the embankment between Porto Tolle and Cà Tiepolo: quiet, flat and with a view of the fishing valleys. 🪶 Natural oases and protected areas to explore: The territory is home to areas of great environmental value such as the Veneto Po Delta, a Regional Park and a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve. Herons, flamingos, cormorants and wild ducks live among reeds, sands and humid woods, ideal for birdwatching and nature photography. 👉 Tip: Visit the or take a boat trip through the canals of the Delta: pure nature and unique scenery. 🚲 Slow paths between countryside and embankments: The Polesine is perfect for cycle tourism and slow excursions. The river cycle paths follow the course of the Po, Canalbianco and Tartaro, crossing agricultural villages, cultivated fields and glimpses of water. The routes are flat and well marked. 👉 Tip: Follow the Destra Po cycle path to Mesola or Ariano: easy stages, small towns and authentic rural atmosphere. 🏛️ History and villages between rivers and reclamation: In this land, hydraulic history, peasant culture and Roman and medieval testimonies are intertwined. Do not miss Fratta Polesine with Palladio's Villa Badoer, Adria with the archaeological museum, and Lendinara, Rovigo, Badia Polesine, with towers, churches and historic squares. 👉 Tip: In Fratta, also visit the Regional Museum of Reclamation: to understand how water has shaped the landscape. 🍲 Flavors of the land and the lagoon: Polesine cuisine is linked to the peasant world and to freshwater and brackish water fishing. On the table you will find rice, eels, valley fish, polenta, wild herbs, cured meats and local desserts. A simple, tasty cuisine closely linked to the territory. 👉 Tip: Try risotto with smoked eel or sopa coada in a trattoria in Porto Viro or Taglio di Po. 🛏️ Where to stay in the Polesine: To sleep you can choose between farmhouses immersed in the countryside, B&Bs in historic centers and inns along the Po. Excellent bases are Rovigo, Adria, Porto Tolle and Rosolina, with easy access to oases, cycle paths and beaches on the coast. 👉 Tip: Choose a farmhouse near the Delta to wake up to the sounds of herons and have breakfast outdoors. The Polesine is a silent and authentic land, where life follows the rhythm of the rivers: perfect for those looking for discreet nature, genuine traditions and water horizons.