Oasis of Macchiagrande
In the southern area, near ISLA MDF, is the Macchiagrande Oasis wildlife reserve. This ecological reserve, managed by the WWF, covers an area of 280 hectares and has been part of the Litorale Romano Nature Reserve since 1996. The reserve is characterized by lush Mediterranean scrub and is home to several species of waterfowl, such as the mallard, teal and cormorant, as well as animals such as porcupines, wild rabbits and the common tortoise, the symbol of the oasis.