San Salvatore, Carona

Dry meadow31 haObject number 1677

Protected perimeter on the national map

swisstopo national map showing the protected perimeter of San Salvatore (Dry meadow)
Official swisstopo national map. The coloured area shows the perimeter: Dry meadow San Salvatore.

Location and surroundings

San Salvatore is a dry meadow in Switzerland. The site lies near Carona in the canton of TI. It covers 31 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number 1677. Within 25 kilometres there are 8 further protected sites. The figures come from the federal inventory and are updated at each revision.

Other parts of this object

In the federal inventory this object is split into several parts. Each one has its own page and its own map.

Frequently asked questions

Where is San Salvatore?

San Salvatore lies near Carona in the canton of TI. The coordinates are 45.9743, 8.9467.

How large is San Salvatore?

The site covers 31 ha according to the federal inventory.

Dry meadow: what is it?

Dry meadows and pastures are nutrient-poor, sunny grasslands of exceptional biodiversity, created only by traditional management.

Is San Salvatore protected?

Yes. The site is listed in the federal inventory and is therefore of national importance.

Which town is San Salvatore in?

San Salvatore lies near Grancia (TI). The town page collects every protected site around Grancia.

Which protected sites are near San Salvatore?

The closest are San Salvatore (1 km), Scairolo Vecchio (2 km) and Rompiga (2 km).