Centro Visite Oasi WWF Calanchi di Atri — Attraction in Atri

We visited the park on thursday to ask the receptionist if all the excursions are for free since the price isn't mentioned in the flyer. She responded that all the tours are for free. We came back on saturday for the tour with a reservation. On the phone they told us that the begin is at 5 pm. We arrived correctly but we had to wait till 5.30 pm. In meantime they offered us to consume something at the bar (not for free). First they wanted us sign a formular (for free) but it was mandatory to take part at the excursion. After we signed the paper, we were forced to pay a price for the tour (8 euros per person) and 10 euros per person for an aperetive after the tour. In addition the whole excursion would be in italian, for that reason we would not recommend it for tourists. All in one it's a SCAM! We are really sorry that WWF is reflected by...

The calanchi are special landforms and the Oasis has a ring path that takes about 3 or 4 hours to hike. It is beautiful but a bit difficult. Starting from the visitor’s center you go downhill no matter which direction you choose. The end of the hike is then uphill. There are unique flora and fauna and amazing views. The visitors center has information and sometimes food. There are picnic tables if you bring a lunch...

The main walk takes approximately 2 hours best in the early Spring. In summers and in fact from June the path is quite busy with hikers. The views are spectacular, on clear days over the bay of Santa Margherita one can see the Norman town of Drive perched on the hilltop. There aren't many places to stop and have a picnic as the winding path along the sea is...