Long lines of Tomboli – dunes covered with thick vegetation running inland from the beach – are part
of an ecosystem which protects cultivated areas from the sea winds.
The Tomboli Biogenetic Nature Reserve at Cecina extends over 15 kilometres and is one of Italy’s most beautiful forests.
The dense and varied vegetation changes the further it extends inland. Lilies and sea poppies flower on the
beach while junipers cover the outer dunes and holm-oaks, cluster pines and umbrella pines predominate in the scrub.
The Reserve is home to a variety of animals, such as wild rabbits, foxes, weasels, porcupines, deer and badgers.
Birds include doves, green woodpeckers, hoopoes and wood pigeon which spend long periods here.
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