Lido di Spina
Exploring Lido di Spina: history, description and curiosities
Lido di Spina, located in the province of Ferrara and belonging to the set of seven Lidi di Comacchio, is a popular seaside resort that attracts thousands of tourists every year. In this article, we will explore the history, description and curiosities of this fascinating place.
History
Lido di Spina owes its name to the ancient Etruscan port city of Spina, which stood just north of the Delta del Po territory. Over the years, the area has undergone a series of transformations that have led it to assume its current appearance. Notable is the presence, between 1968 and 1974, of the first fixed-grip two-seater chairlift in Italy that connected the campsite to the beach. Despite its great success, the facility was dismantled after six years of operation due to its high operating costs.
The history of the Remo Brindisi house-museum, the famous Italian painter who built his residence in Lido di Spina in 1971, is entirely different. Architect-designer Nanda Vigo was hired to design it, and the residence soon became an important meeting place for intellectuals of the time. Today, the house-museum contains a rich collection of contemporary art, including works by Picasso, Alberto Savinio, Filippo De Pisis, Giacomo Balla, Mario Sironi, Medardo Rosso, Lucio Fontana, Giò Pomodoro, Mario Schifano and interesting kinetic sculptures. The area of the painter's private apartment, with attached studio, is still furnished in a style consistent with the house.
Another curiosity concerns Radio Spina, a private radio station that broadcast from 1979 to 1982 inside a condominium courtyard, covering the entire locality up to Lido degli Estensi.
Description
Lido di Spina is the southernmost lido of the seven in Comacchio. Its beach is one of the longest on the coast, and the area offers a wonderful view of the Bellocchio Salt Meadows Reserve, a site with high environmental diversity consisting of sandy dunes adjacent to the mouth of the Reno River, fresh and salty wetlands, pine forests, shrubs and tamarisk and olive wood.
The lido has a particular urban and topographical structure, strongly irregular, with very few straight roads and large green areas. The "Lago di Spina" is small but offers a suggestive walk. In addition, the lido is connected to the nearby Lido degli Estensi via the bridge over the Logonovo canal.
Conclusions
Lido di Spina is a unique seaside resort, with an interesting history and breathtaking natural landscape that deserves to be visited. Each year, thousands of tourists choose this place for their summer holidays, attracted by the crystal-clear sea and beauty of the surrounding area. The Remo Brindisi house-museum and the Bellocchio Salt Meadows Reserve are just some of the attractions that the lido has to offer. If you are in the Ferrara area, do not hesitate to visit Lido di Spina: You will certainly be fascinated!
