Boscona Oasis

At the edge of the town of Mirabello lies the entrance to the Nature Oasis, a reminder of the ancient rural landscape that once characterised the Upper Ferrara area. The oasis has been created in the former riverbed of the River Reno.

Diverse crops, cultivated using modern farming methods that allow ample space for organic production, alternate with hedgerows and long, stately rows of trees dominated by Lombardy poplars, English oaks and centuries-old mulberry trees, as well as the beautiful maceri once used for soaking hemp. A rich variety of wildlife finds refuge in this countryside: hares, pheasants, wild ducks, grey herons, birds of prey and songbirds can be observed throughout the year.

Horseback riding and riding lessons are available within the oasis.
Admission is charged, and picnicking is permitted inside the area.

How to get there
By car: Take the A13 motorway and exit at Ferrara Nord towards Modena. About 1 km past the town of Mirabello, turn left to enter the Boscona Oasis, located behind the Le Pradine agriturismo estate.
By bus: ATC line 3500/3600 Bologna–Bondeno, stop at Mirabello Centro; ATC line 4000 Ferrara–Modena, stop at Mirabello.
By bicycle: From Ferrara, follow the Burana cycle path towards Bondeno to reach Vigarano Pieve. Turn left onto the cycle path along Via Rondona and continue through Vigarano Mainarda and Borgo to Mirabello.