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Photo Credit Valentina Galimberti Ballarin  The history of the town comes from the far and mysterious past of a civilization born and bread by the Sea. The tradition is that when the barbarians invaded the North of Italy, the inhabitants escaped on the islands of the lagoon of Venice, creating the Republic of the Serenissima. The islands of Chioggia and Sottomarina were the 11th and 12th islands of the Confederation of the 12 islands of the lagoon. 
 Although the town remained largely autonomous, it was always thereafter subordinate to Venice, whose influence is visible in the art and architecture of the city.  Beautiful memory of the great past of the city, other than its churches and canals, is the Clock Tower of St. Andrea, the oldest in the World It was built in the same year of Salisbury clock, 1386, and from its top you can enjoy a unique view of the bridges and the palaces of the lagoon.  Photo Credit Ravagnan
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| There is a unique bike route that takes you between sea and lagoon. You will discover the nature and the small towns, enjoying Venice shining in the background. The route explores a fascinating environment from Chioggia to Venice through the elegant island of Lido, the thin fisherman island of Pellestrina and the natural reserve of Ca’Roman. | C'é un itinerario unico che porta a scoprire le isole della Laguna Veneta e i loro Tesori. Dai palazzi di Chioggia, il lungomare di Sottomarina, la spiaggia selvaggia e incontaminata di Ca'roman e le colorate casette dei pescatori di Pellestirna, fino ad arrivare all'elegante Lido e alla splendida Venezia.. |
The Venice Islands Route starts in Chioggia: you can bike around the alleys and the canals, in the old town where the nice buildings are.
Photo By Stefano Bullo
You can take the ferryboat 11 from Vigo or the Raffaello ferry (remember to book it!) with your bike and arrive in the natural reserve of Ca’ Roman.
Biking along the walls dividing the sea from the lagoon you will reach the ancient town of Pellestrina with the colourful houses of the fishermen.
Biking along the walls dividing the sea from the lagoon you will reach the ancient town of Pellestrina with the colourful houses of the fishermen.
From the port of north point of the island with its vineyard you will take the ferry to Lido.
In the famous Venetian island you will encounter the dunes and then the route will take you to the town of Lido.
You will enjoy the sunset surrounded by Lido palaces and squares.
The VIP location of the International Movie Exhibition.
In the famous Venetian island you will encounter the dunes and then the route will take you to the town of Lido.
You will enjoy the sunset surrounded by Lido palaces and squares.
The VIP location of the International Movie Exhibition.
The Route is ca. 40 km roundtrip, you can decide to come back to Chioggia or to rest the night in Lido and visit Venice.
I Tesori della Laguna
if you want more infos, write me
With Love,
Monica
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Labyrinth of Villa Pisani, Stra
If you like to discover Italy moving on water there is a route that will take you to the secret landscapes of the Venice region..
If you like to discover Italy moving on water there is a route that will take you to the secret landscapes of the Venice region..
In the region of Venice, facing the Riviera of the Brenta there are the renown Venetian Villas, beautiful 15th-18th century palaces built as summer residences by the local aristocracy.
In past artists, architects, poets have come to appreciate the Villas and were charmed by them. Famous aristocratic houses such as Chiswick House and mansions like the White House were inspired by the Venetian Villas.
Spring is the ideal season to visit these romantic palaces, rest in their blooming parks, loose yourself in the labyrinths and be amazed by the frescoed rooms.
Some of the Venetian Villas face the Brenta river between Venice and Padua.
By navigating on the waters it is possible to reach the palaces on the typical boat Burchiello, spending a memorable day cruising in the Venice region.
By navigating on the waters it is possible to reach the palaces on the typical boat Burchiello, spending a memorable day cruising in the Venice region.
To know more about the Venetian Villas and their opening hours follow this link
For the daily cruises on the Brenta river see here
For the daily cruises on the Brenta river see here
Discover the other adventures you can enjoy in the area by bike..
and the unique dinner experience on the sea..
With Love
Monica
| Have you ever dreamt of spending the day biking around the charming alleys and the sandy beaches of the Venice Lagoon? On May and June there you can enjoy daily trips on the islands to discover the old city of Chioggia, the lagoon of the Lusenzo, the diga and the beach of Sottomarina, the protected area of the island of Caroman, the charming and colorful island of Pellestrina, the busy and mondane Lido of Venice. |  |
A maggio e giugno esplorate le isole della laguna in bici sui bellissimi itinerari tra canali, calli e dune..
I percorsi collegano Sottomarina al Lido di Venezia e vi portano sui traghetti e sui muraglioni tra mare e laguna, attraverso la colorata isola di Pellestrina, l'elegante Lido, e l'affascinante Chioggia!
I percorsi collegano Sottomarina al Lido di Venezia e vi portano sui traghetti e sui muraglioni tra mare e laguna, attraverso la colorata isola di Pellestrina, l'elegante Lido, e l'affascinante Chioggia!
Qualche suggerimento per il percorso!
Here there are some tips to organize your perfect day biking..
.http://www.piste-ciclabili.com/itinerari/494-chioggia-isola-di-pellestrina-lido-di-venezia
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Here there are some tips to organize your perfect day biking..
.http://www.piste-ciclabili.com/itinerari/494-chioggia-isola-di-pellestrina-lido-di-venezia
PHOTOS&DETAILS
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November is the most fascinating month to experience the Venetian lagoon...
A foggy atmosphere embraces Chioggia, Sottomarina as well as Venice and the islands of the North lagoon. The islands become more mysterious and romantic, making visitors feel to be part of another magic world..
A foggy atmosphere embraces Chioggia, Sottomarina as well as Venice and the islands of the North lagoon. The islands become more mysterious and romantic, making visitors feel to be part of another magic world..
The smell of roasted chestnuts,
the sweet taste of the Chioggia famous pumpkin,
the shadows of the alleys of the city,
the sparkles of the wine glass on the lagoon,
the glimmer of the sun on the November sea
Photo by Sandro Nordio
It all makes Chioggia & Sottomarina a magic and unforgettable Winter retreat...
On 31st Oct. and 10th of Nov.
ghostly adventures waits for travellers on the land and sea of Chioggia..
If you need more info, write me
love
Monica
Chioggia and Sottomarina
offer ways to discover the Venetian life style beyond their world-renown restaurants on the romantic canals..
Photos La sgura restourant
The Thrills of the OFFSHORE Race in Chioggia are the main event of September
Between Sept. 19 and 23 the motorboats will make our hearts beat faster on the Lagoon
Between Sept. 19 and 23 the motorboats will make our hearts beat faster on the Lagoon
Joy and Fun will fill our alleys and canals with colours and excitement.
PHOTO Disma Ballabio
After the thrills, I love a bit of relax with the fisherman of Chioggia..
I spent an amazing day with a fisherman and his boat.
He showed me the secret spots of the lagoon, brought me to fish mackerel, sea bream and much more..
Photo and infos Pesca per tutti
Mornings and evenings are also beautiful to be experienced from the Kayak.
Embraced by the waves I enjoy a new view of the canals, a new, healthy and unique perspective on the most famous Lagoon of the world
Photo and infos http://www.kayakchioggia.it/
Ask me if you are curious,
with Love
Monica
with Love
Monica
Photo Benedetto Restivo
Chioggia and Sottomarina offer ways to discover the sealife beyond their world-renown restaurants on the romantic canals..
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Photo Ristorante la Sgura
The city offers rather unique and genuine ways to experience the sealife.
You can go fishing on fishermen's boats in the lagoon and in the sea!
Photo and infos Pesca per tutti
A very nice and kind fisherman picked me up at home and hosted me on his boat for the whole day, he showed me the secret corners of the lagoon, and took me to fish sgombri (mackerel), orate (sea bream), and Palamita (Atlantic bonito- large mackarel-)
I am not much of a fishermen really, and the fisherman was very patient with me :)
it was an amazing experience to try the real Venetian sealife...
there are several fishermen that do that and they can take you out even at night time!
I am not much of a fishermen really, and the fisherman was very patient with me :)
it was an amazing experience to try the real Venetian sealife...
there are several fishermen that do that and they can take you out even at night time!
Photo and infos Pesca per tutti
What I plan to do next is to try the famous Kayak in the lagoon: a rather healthy and original way to be embraced by the Venetian waters and
to enjoy a new prospective on the islands of Chioggia and Sottomarina!
Photo and infos Kayak Chioggia
We are making plans for 2018 and we are going over the beautiful time we have spent with our guests since the beginning of our adventure three years ago.. | Iniziando a progettare il 2018, abbiamo guardato al tempo trascorso dall'inizio della nostra avventura 3 anni fa.. |
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Hi! I am Monica and I take care of this little blog. I Love culture, music, fashion, books, movies and food! But, most of all, I love my region, Veneto, that has so many treasures to discover...
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