Exploring Emilia Romagna: Comacchio canals, Po Delta Flamingos, and forested cycling escapes Italy | Europe Published: October 2019 | Disclosure: My trip was part of the STS Ravenna conference, hosted by the Emilia Romagna tourism board It took me four visits to Emilia Romagna, but finally, on a warm day in September, I lay my own eyes on the canals of Comacchio. Set amongst the nature of the Po Delta National Park and billed as a quieter, smaller Venice, I was naturally intrigued to visit the second I heard of Comacchio. With no train station it’s not the easiest place to day trip from the main spots such as Bologna in the region without a car, but this also allows Comacchio to retain much of its charm. It’s certainly not got the grandeur of Venice, but it oozes that delicious local vibe that the smaller Italian towns boast. Comacchio, therefore, is worthy of more than a quick day-trip in Emilia Romagna and can be a whole visit unto itself. Eels, canals and cute st...