One day in Rosolina can combine the beach and pine forest at Rosolina Mare with a nature walk at Porto Caleri’s Coastal Botanical Garden. The coastal area sits within the municipality of Rosolina, in Veneto’s Province of Rovigo, and brings together beaches, lagoons and Po Delta landscapes.
- Start: Rosolina, where Hotel Sole, a three-star hotel, is located.
- Coast: Rosolina Mare and Porto Caleri’s coastline extend for 9 km together.
- Garden: Porto Caleri’s Coastal Botanical Garden covers about 44 hectares.
- Season: The garden is open from March 29 through October.
- Admission: Standard entry costs €3.50.
Start the day in Rosolina
Begin in Rosolina, then head towards the coast for the beach and garden portion of the day. Rosolina Mare is a coastal resort in the municipality, and its landscape shifts between sandy shore, pine forest and lagoons.
For a simple first stop, take in the town before setting off for Rosolina Mare. The route then keeps the day focused on the coast and the nearby natural landscape rather than adding an unsupported list of town attractions.
Spend the morning at Rosolina Mare
Rosolina Mare is the place to spend the beach portion of a day in Rosolina. Its sandy shore forms part of a 9 km stretch that continues along the Porto Caleri coastline.
The area’s services include equipped bathing establishments, bars and restaurants, rescue service, hygienic services, car and bicycle parking, and pedestrian and cycle paths. Their operating dates aren’t specified on the tourism page, so check the relevant operator’s details if you’re planning around a particular facility.
If you want practical detail on access and facilities before setting out, the Rosolina Mare beach guide covers a day by the sea.
Add a Porto Caleri nature walk
Porto Caleri’s Coastal Botanical Garden adds a nature walk to a Rosolina Mare beach day. Established by the Veneto Region in 1990 to conserve an environment of scientific interest, the garden lies within the Po Delta Regional Park, in the southern part of the Rosolina Mare coastline.
Choose among three routes: a short option focused especially on pine forest, an intermediate route that skips the brackish-water wetland, or a longer route that includes it. That gives you a choice of how much of the garden’s varied coastal environment to cover.
Standard admission is €3.50, reduced admission is €2.50 for ages 6–14, and children under 6 enter free. Guided visits with admission cost €8–€10, with reduced rates of €5 for individuals; group visits cost €8 for up to 20 people, plus €3.50 for each additional participant.
Guided visits require a reservation. In April, May, September and October, they start at 10:30 and 15:30; in June, July and August, the listed start times are 10:30 and 16:30.
For more on the routes and setting, the Porto Caleri botanical garden visit is a natural companion to planning this stop.
Choose a relaxed afternoon option
Keep the afternoon on the coast or broaden the day towards the Po Delta landscape. Porto Caleri’s locality offers excursions and guided tours, alongside accommodation facilities and parking for cars and bicycles.
If you’d rather keep the day simple, stay with the beach and coastal paths around Rosolina Mare. For a wider outing beyond the coast, the Rosolina and Po Delta day trips guide looks at options in the surrounding area.
Check seasonal timings and transport
Check the garden’s seasonal schedule and transport details before you set out, as both can affect how you arrange the day. The Po Delta Regional Park gives the garden’s opening period as March 29 through October.
Across the park’s garden and itinerary pages, April, May, September and October hours fall on Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday, Sunday and public holidays, 10:00–13:00 and 15:00–19:00.
In June, July and August, opening days are Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday, Sunday and public holidays, with hours of 10:00–13:00 and 16:00–19:00. Guided visits are by reservation; contact the Po Delta Regional Park Authority at +39 0426 372202, or make guided-visit reservations at +39 347 0452236 or prenotazioni.cosedelpo@gmail.com.
Rosolina Mare is reached by road via the SS 309 Romea and SP 65. Busitalia says its E601/0 and E680/0 services connect Rovigo and Adria with Rosolina Mare in summer, recommending the Rosapineta stop at Piazzale Europa or the Rosolina Mare terminus for access to the sea. For seasonal opening hours and current transport arrangements, check the official site before you go.
FAQs
How long is the Rosolina Mare and Porto Caleri coastline?
The Rosolina Mare beach and Porto Caleri coastline extend for 9 km together.
How many walking routes are there at Porto Caleri’s Coastal Botanical Garden?
There are three choices: a short pine-forest route, an intermediate route that omits the brackish-water wetland, and a longer route that includes it.
When is Porto Caleri’s Coastal Botanical Garden open?
The garden is open from March 29 through October, with hours and opening days varying by season.