The island of Burano is 670 m long and 450 m wide and lies about 7 km northeast of Venice in the lagoon. Actually, there are 4 islands separated by channels and connected by many bridges. Today, approx. 2700 people live in Burano. The island is known for its picturesque colored houses and as well […]
Two Islands in the Lagoon
From Marina di Venezia we want to explore some islands in the lagoon. First, we take the boat from the pier in Punta Sabbioni to the island of San Francesco del Deserto, next to the island of Burano. San Francesco del Deserto The island was inhabited already in the Roman period. But due to rising […]
Gourmet Restaurant PiacerMio
The gourmet restaurant PiacerMio is in the midst of the Marina di Venezia. It impresses already from the outside with its straightforward architecture. Glass façades and airy rooms create a perfect connection between interiors and outdoor area. Half of the building does not have any glass panes to strengthen the proximity to nature as it […]
Batteria Pisani
Today, the Batteria Vettor Pisano lies behind the southern coastal strip of Cavallino-Treporti. In 1909, when one started with the construction of the fastening system, the sea reached the walls. By accumulation of sand, the coastal strip grows on average 10 m per year. The Artillery battery should protect Venice from hostile naval organizations, primarily […]
Excursion in Cavallino-Treporti
The Marina di Venezia campsite is in Punta Sabbioni, a part of the municipality of Cavallino-Trepori. Of course, we also want to get to know the surroundings and so an excursion in Cavallino-Treporti is on the program. From the campsite, we drive along Via Fausta to a agricultural holding. The Via Fausta was once planned […]
Overview of Marina di Venezia
Listón In the Marina di Venezia, the first way in the morning leads us to the restaurant Tiramisù in the pedestrian area, Listón. During the day they serve pizzas and other dishes, but in the morning they offer an excellent breakfast. Here you find something for every taste. We also use the morning hours to […]