A tour to monitor and help in the conservation of one of the most fascinating prehistoric creature that populates our seas.
A full week to immerse yourself in the natural environment of the Aspromonte waterfalls. Sail crystal clear waters of the Costa Viola and participate in the research and conservation activities of the Caretta caretta sea turtle on the Ionian coast of Reggio. The expedition is a great opportunity for nature lovers who like a fully organized holiday to better enjoy an important training experience and get to know the beauty of the area. The participants will join the researchers of Caretta Calabria Conservation in the monitoring activities of the beaches in search of traces and any signs of egg deposition. Beginning in August participate in night monitoring activities of the nests and with a little luck, witness the emergence of hatchlings and their first trip to sea. It will also be possible to discover the magic of the Aspromonte through the Park's Official Guides and take part in a short but intense cruise between cliffs and uncontaminated bays of the Costa Viola, one of the most beautiful coasts of Italy.
8 Days / 7 Nights
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Vacation camp and research on the sea turtle
The price includes:
The fee does not include:
• Domestic and international flights
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Itinerary
Arrival in Brancaleone and accommodation in a private facility, presentation of the activities for the week. Welcome dinner with local specialties.
Morning: search for traces of surfacing and nests. Free swim. Lunch in a traditional restaurant. Afternoon: visit the recovery centre of Brancaleone a veterinary hospital for sea turtles which takes care of rescuing and treating injured turtles. Visit the museum of the sea where traditions and history of this territory are represented. Afternoon excursion in the village of Brancaleone. Evening: night monitoring of hatches. Dinner and overnight stay in the accommodation facility.
Morning: departure for Scilla, a charming fishing village where we’ll take a boat excursion in a small coastal paradise known since ancient times as "Costa Viola". The name refers to the cobalt blue hues that the sea assumes at sunset, giving surprising shades of color. Lunch on board. Afternoon: Visit the village of Chianalea. In the evening: night monitoring of hatches. Dinner and overnight stay in the accommodation facility.
Morning: search for traces of surfacing and nests then visit of the ghost hamlet of Pentedattilo; lunch based on local specialties. Afternoon: visit the Borgo di Bova, the Museum of Calabrian- Greek "Gerhard Rohlfs" and the Civic Museum of Paleontology. Descend to Amendolea and visit the Ruffo Castle. Tasting based on local specialties. Evening: night monitoring of hatches. Dinner and overnight stay in the accommodation facility.
Morning: excursion into the heart of the Aspromonte National Park, to the Maesano waterfalls (difficulty E). After crossing forests of beech and black pine, you will arrive at a spectacular vantage point on the five-tiered waterfall. Follow the stream to the base of the falls, and if you like, take a refreshing swim . Evening: night monitoring of hatches. Dinner and overnight stay in the accommodation facility.
For other activities we recommend bathing suits, beach towels and beach shoes.
Details:
• Nighttime monitoring of hatching is a likely activity in August onwards, and in any case is subject to actual nesting.
• The hatching of the eggs takes place about 45/70 days after deposition and is strongly dependent on temperatures and other environmental factors, so it cannot be predicted with certainty.
• The search for traces of surfacing of the turtle and nests will take place during the early hours of the day (starting at 06:00) or in the late afternoon (starting at 17:00).