Bosco della Mesola - State Nature Reserve

South of Bosco di Santa Giustina lies the Bosco della Mesola Nature Reserve, the largest forest in the Ferrara area. It stands on ancient sand dunes and is home to typical Mediterranean scrub vegetation. The rare Mesola deer lives here; as the sole descendant of the Italian deer, it is now a protected species. The area open to visitors offers three marked trails that allow you to easily explore the reserve.