 Photo Credit Valentina Galimberti Ballarin Autunno è la stagione perfetta per per perdersi nelle lunghe e romantiche camminate sulla laguna Il mercato e i ristoranti della città offrono i tipici piatti autunnali con i prodotti dei produttori locali, la zucca marina o "barucca", il radicchio di Chioggia, il pesce di stagione In October the market and restaurants of the city prepare the typical fall regional specialties, all with product from the local farmers!  Photo Ristorante MoraMora Many are the recipes you can try in the restaurants of the islands with the famous Marina squash of Chioggia or Sea Squash! 
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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
Next to Venice,
In the Venetian Lagoon
Chioggia and Sottomarina
are the perfect islands
for your a secret retreat
You can explore the charming alleys
and sip white wine on the shiny canals,
you can eat the best fish of the Ardiatic coast,
and enjoy the view of the blue sea
from the gold sandy beach..
If you are looking for something different, You will enjoy a memorable experience with fellow fishermen in one of the most populated sea in the world...
Photo Piupescapertutti.eu
Live a private experience in Chioggia with local fishermen
they can show you the secret spots of the Venetian lagoon.
 You will eat Italian lunch and sip the famous wine of Veneto on the private boat. You will be embrace by the waves and enjoy a new view of the canals and the bridges of the old town. |  |
In the Adriatic you can fish sgombri - mackerel, orate - sea bream, Palamita - Atlantic bonito- large mackarel.
Photo Benedetto Restivo
If you like to catch fish in the sea, but you prefer to keep your feet on the ground, Sottomarina 1 km long pier offers you a unique chance.
There every day from down until dusk you will find many fishing lovers casting their fishing lines into the open sea from this magical spot, in the romantic shade of the lighthouse
Photo Sandro Nordio
Photo Sandro Nordio
With Love,
Monica
“I must be a mermaid, Rango. I have no fear of depths and a great fear of shallow living.”
― Anaïs Nin
Few travel experiences hold the inspiring mystique as exploring the underwater reefs.
Not only are reefs colorful and beautiful, but they’re also rather diverse ecosystems.
Although there are stunning reefs growing all over the world, just out of Venice, in front of Chioggia island there is a unique Adriatic reef.
The TEGNUE of the Adriatic Sea are a unique reef formed 7000 years ago right in front of Chioggia and Sottomarina.
A various and colorful number of sea creatures live right under the sea, and they are easily visible and reachable to divers in a safe and protected environment
These underwater structures make the Mediterranean islands of Venice even more enticing to explore.
A various and colorful number of sea creatures live right under the sea, and they are easily visible and reachable to divers in a safe and protected environment
These underwater structures make the Mediterranean islands of Venice even more enticing to explore.
Piero Mescalchin and his association have taken care of this treasure, a piece of Caribbean in the heart of the Mediterrenean sea
Diving clubs organize trips to discover the Venetian Underworld, the reef and the relict of sunken ships...
they are easy to contact, and if you need help do not hesitate to ask me
Info on Diving
www.isamardivingcenter.it
https://www.bullydiving.com
More info on the Tegnue website
and here on Chioggia website
Love,
Monica
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.
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.
 | La storia della città è legata a quella di Venezia dai suoi esordi, quando gli abitanti delle isole aderirono alla Repubblica della Serenissima. |
Chioggia e Sottomarina divennero così l'XI e la XII isola della Confederazione delle 12 isole della laguna.
During the 15th century Venice fortified the lagoon with forts to defend her islands. | Durante il XV secolo Venezia fortifica la laguna con roccaforti per difendere le sue isole. Il forte S. Felice di Sottomarina è a tutt'oggi visitabile! Durante l'estate la città organizza organizza escursioni per scoprire le bellezze nascoste della fortezza! |
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.
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
Photo Ruggero Donaggio
Chioggia Medieval Festival and Sottomarina Fish Festival!
Festa Medievale della Marciliana e Sagra del Pesce di Chioggia & Sottomarina!
From 19 to 21 of June Chioggia and Sottomarina will be the centre of your Italian experience. In the Old City you will encounter the knights and dames of the medieval city in the Day of the Marciliana.
This is the festival in honour of the boat Marciliana, the symbol of the mastery and bravery of the sailors of Chioggia, who fought to preserve Venice's supremacy on the sea against Genoa.
Dal 19 and 21 giugno, come ogni anno il terzo fine settimana di Giugno, a Chioggia vengono allestiti banchetti e botteghe di maestranze e artigiani medievali, insediati gli accampamenti degli armigeri mentre tutto intorno si svolgono danze, canti, combattimenti e sfide. I balestrieri mostrano al visitatore bandiere, armature, strumenti musicali, fedeli e accurate riproduzioni di pezzi originali.
Una riscoperta dell'anima medievale delle isole in onore della Marciliana, la nave simbolo del coraggio e dell'arte dei marinai di Chioggia nella lotta per la supremazia sul mare tre Venezia e Genova...
This is the festival in honour of the boat Marciliana, the symbol of the mastery and bravery of the sailors of Chioggia, who fought to preserve Venice's supremacy on the sea against Genoa.
Dal 19 and 21 giugno, come ogni anno il terzo fine settimana di Giugno, a Chioggia vengono allestiti banchetti e botteghe di maestranze e artigiani medievali, insediati gli accampamenti degli armigeri mentre tutto intorno si svolgono danze, canti, combattimenti e sfide. I balestrieri mostrano al visitatore bandiere, armature, strumenti musicali, fedeli e accurate riproduzioni di pezzi originali.
Una riscoperta dell'anima medievale delle isole in onore della Marciliana, la nave simbolo del coraggio e dell'arte dei marinai di Chioggia nella lotta per la supremazia sul mare tre Venezia e Genova...
Photo Ruggero Donaggio
| The most famous event of the Medieval festival is the Crossbow tournament on Sunday afternoon, when all the city districts will fight for their victory! | Il culmine della manifestazione è la disputa del Palio delle balestre grosse. La domenica pomeriggio i balestrieri delle cinque contrade di Chioggia si contendono il Palio. |
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Festival of the Blue Fish!
Festa
del
Pesce Azzurro!
sull'Isola di Sottomarina
From June 19 to June 30, 2 weeks of Adriatic mussels, clams, prawns, seafood spaghetti, grilled white fish and squids at the first lagoon fish festival of the Summer! Everything is fished right here from our sea and cooked for you by the recipes of the Mediterranean tradition in Union Island!
Come and enjoy the life between land and sea with us, sipping a nice Italian white wine under the stars!
Dal 19 al 30 giugno, due settimane di vongole o peoci in cassiopipa, sare o gamberi in saor, spaghetti allo scoglio, sogliole, gamberi, calamari, fritto misto o grigliata mista; seppie in umido... Tutto freschissimo di pescato.
E poi, per accompagnare tutto, polentina, bossolà, frutta fresca, prosecco a volontà e musica sul palco, ogni sera diversa, per ballare e cantare sotto le stelle, sorseggiando vino bianco.
Un bagno di serenità, di condivisione: una finestra sulla vita che vorremmo in sull'Isola dell'Unione!
Come and enjoy the life between land and sea with us, sipping a nice Italian white wine under the stars!
Dal 19 al 30 giugno, due settimane di vongole o peoci in cassiopipa, sare o gamberi in saor, spaghetti allo scoglio, sogliole, gamberi, calamari, fritto misto o grigliata mista; seppie in umido... Tutto freschissimo di pescato.
E poi, per accompagnare tutto, polentina, bossolà, frutta fresca, prosecco a volontà e musica sul palco, ogni sera diversa, per ballare e cantare sotto le stelle, sorseggiando vino bianco.
Un bagno di serenità, di condivisione: una finestra sulla vita che vorremmo in sull'Isola dell'Unione!
Una finestra si apre finalmente sulla brezza di primavera.
Le acque dei canali riflettono la luce del sole, mentre il dolce chiacchiericcio degli uccelli si intreccia con la vita dei piccoli bistrot sotto i portici.
I profumi della cucina italiana si fondono con i colori dei fiori, creando un’atmosfera vivace e accogliente che invita a rallentare e godersi ogni istante.
A window finally opens to the gentle breeze of spring.
The waters of the canals shimmer under the sunlight, while the soft chatter of birds blends with the lively rhythm of small bistros beneath the arcades.
The aromas of Italian cuisine mingle with the vibrant colors of blooming flowers, creating a warm and inviting atmosphere that encourages you to slow down and savor every moment.
Dopo un lungo inverno, Villa Jadì riapre le sue porte e vi accoglie con calore, pronta a regalarvi una nuova esperienza da vivere nella magia della laguna.
After a long winter, Villa Jadì opens its doors once again, welcoming you with warmth and charm, ready to offer a new experience in the enchanting beauty of the Venetian lagoon.
The best way to explore Venice and Chioggia as a local is to go
from bacaro
to bacaro,
from tavern to tavern
with your friends.
The best ones in Chioggia are in Riva Vena!
It means drinking good wine
and tasting real delicacies
in the typical taverns of the Venetian lagoon.
La Chic Chetteria https://chicchetteria.business.site
Andare per bacari, di taverna in taverna,
si provano assaggi della cucina veneziana e chioggiotta a un prezzo conveniente,
immersi nel clima familiare e autentico della laguna veneta.
Tra i chicheti più tipici c'è il saor (macinatura di cipolla bianca) che può essere di sarde o di gamberi e il baccalà mantecato, un saporito paté di merluzzo, con polenta!
Se non avete ancora visitato Chioggia e Venezia, questo è il modo migliore per rilassarsi e assaporate
la pace frizzante
della Laguna Veneta!
Veneto is
well renown
for the production
of its fine wines.
In the bacari
you can drink Cabernet, Merlot and Bardolino, Prosecco, Malvasia, Soave, Traminer and, of course your favorite spritz! You can try the authentic Spritz, made with Prosecco, Aperol or Campari, or the Venetian Select, sparkling water or Seltz, a slice of orange and to put the finishing touches the olive.
In these small, simple and typical taverns you can also try the Venetian appetizers, snacks of food, called cicheti, ranging from fish balls to small stuffed sandwiches.
In the friendly and familiar atmosphere, you can choose your drink and your cicheto from the bar and easily relax.
Each bacaro offers its own appetizers. It is a unique way to they the Venetian cuisine!
Among the among the most common ones you can find the sarde in saor (fried fresh sardine fillets marinated in softly cooked white onions), baccalà mantecato (whipped salted cod served on slices of bread or polenta), meatballs, mozzarelle in carrozza (fried mozzarella cheese sandwiches), fried fish, tramezzini (triangular Italian sandwich constructed from two slices of soft white bread, with the crusts removed) and sandwiches stuffed with cured meats.
The bacaro tour is a not expensive authentic way to enjoy the lagoon, the price of a glass of wine ranges from 0.60 cents to 4 euros maximum, while the price of a cicheto ranges from 1 to 4 euros.
Those who have not yet had the chance to visit Venice will certainly not miss the opportunity to go on a bacaro tour on their first visit, and for those who have already visited it this will certainly be an opportunity to experience the city in a new way.
Il modo migliore per scoprire la laguna e i suoi sapori è fare il Tour dei Bacari!
I migliori di Chioggia sono in Riva Vena, dove potete gustare veri Spritz con Aperol, Campari o Select, i vini veneti come soave, lugana, traminer, e i tipici cichetti!
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At New Years Eve
the whole city
will surround you
with the Party
in the elegant main street of the Chioggia Old Town
Music and Taste will fill the alleys and the canals to welcome
In December
Chioggia and Sottomarina
will be filled with Christmas Carols,
Traditional Markets,
Wine and Food experience
to entertain your first
Winter Holidays Weekend...
Photo by Patrizia Memmo
Every Weekend
Food & Wine events,
Dance and Music Shows
will sparkle
the romantic atmosphere of the islands
Follow the events of Chioggia Events!
Come and Join us this Winter Celebrations!
Love
Monica
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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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