The abbey from which Lido Pomposa takes its name.
Murals and mosaics in the Abbazia Pomposa
To the north of Lido degli Scacchi lies Lido di Pomposa, set behind a beautiful pine forest - a true family beach that offers safe swimming and is equipped with game rooms, playgrounds, and play equipment to entertain younger guests. Quietly situated modern villas, vacation apartments, holiday villages, and campgrounds promise (and deliver) a peaceful summer vacation.
The town is named after the nearby Pomposa Abbey, a former Benedictine monastery that was quite significant in the Middle Ages. Not far away lies a very old holm oak forest, which has unfortunately become very rare these days.
"Sand Wine"
Extreme Terroir
Once the monks had drained the marsh, it became possible to grow grapes here. But the soil is sandy - an extreme terroir. Rosé wine is still produced in this area today, in some cases from vines dating back to the 12th century. Unfortunately, holm oak forests have become very rare, but they live on in the name of the Bosco Eliceo wine region.
The sandy soil gives the wines a distinctive flavor profile, and they are often enjoyed in the region with fish and eel dishes (and are widely available throughout the area).