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The Lake Sant'Angelo, also known as Lake Casoli, is a reservoir located in the municipality of Casoli, in the province of Chieti, Italy. It was created in 1958 by damming the Aventino River to feed the Acea power plant in Selva d'Altino. Its location near the border with the towns of Gessopalena and Civitella Messer Raimondo makes it an attractive destination for exploring the natural beauty of the region. In addition to the scenic features, it might also be interesting for travelers to explore the history and culture of the surrounding municipalities, with a focus on local traditions, historical monuments, and cultural events.
The Lake Sant'Angelo, with its man-made origin, has been transformed into a fascinating habitat that provides a home for various species of flora and fauna. Notable flora includes the lesser cattail, while the fauna includes species such as the great crested grebe, kingfisher, mallard, coot, moorhen, water crow, yellow wagtail, heron, crested warbler, and cormorant.
The location of the lake is particularly picturesque, surrounded by a large holm oak forest that is part of the Casoli Lecceta and Colle Foreste Site of Community Importance. This area is dominated by the majestictower of Prata, also known as Torretta.
The entire landscape offers magnificent scenery, with the majesty of Majella's eastern slope adding further charm to the place. Travelers can enjoy not only the natural beauty of the lake but also explore the rich ecological and historical diversity that surrounds it.
