Summer in Venice can be very hot and humid. It’s best that to remain hydrated during a hot day exploring the marvels of the millennium year-old island. But is it necessary to stop more than once in a bar or a supermarket to buy a plastic bottle of water? Absolutely not. Continue reading
If you want to celebrate like the locals do, be sure to take part to these traditional festivals in your summer visit to Venice.
Featuring something for everyone, in an almost country atmosphere – whether you’re into stories, music, theatre, video, cinema, food, charity and lotteries, religious functions, regattas, activities for children – here’s our month-by-month guide to some of the best experiences coming in the summer to live the city’s water soul, like Venetians do. Continue reading
There are many summer festivals in Venice, so many, and fortunately (we’ve already spoken of some in other blog posts.) every festival is special in its atmosphere and traditions. These appointments mark the Summer Venetian Nights with music, gastronomic stands and lots of fun for those who live in Venice. Continue reading
Maybe you’ve never heard about it, or maybe they have told you by the dozens: Bàcaro tour, a typical and characteristic ritual that when all is said and done it’s impossible to escape. Continue reading
Venice isn’t only beautiful- for many- and we are sure of this- Venice is also really tasteful. We’ve already gone over the best places to have a cicchetto and the top traditional dishes to try which leads us to the importance of having a good drink. Continue reading
You needn’t any particular reason to visit Venice. It’s a dream for many, and lately it’s becoming an easier thing to make happen. Our suggestion is to always carefully evaluate the period you would like to vacation in Venice, if you have the possibility of choosing, obviously. Continue reading
We know that choosing a good restaurant to eat while on vacation isn’t so simple. There is always risk of falling in a touristic trap. Venetian restaurants are no exception. With a careful eye you can find a restaurant that’s right for you. The first rule is… Continue reading
Art, atmosphere and timeless beauty. Venice is surely all of this and much more. There are many secrets the island hides for those who are truly worthy and interested in discovering the essence of this amazing city. A few of these hidden treasures are found in the ancient monasteries and are literally ready to take you by the tongue. Venice in fact offers you delicious local foods that are exclusively from the lagoon. Here are some. Continue reading
Every season has a special menu, even in Venice and fish is always a main ingredient (we are on an island.) All regions have different delicacies to offer. For Christmas and New Year’s lunch there are traditional dishes to serve for everyone. Winter is full of Venetian recipes that are delicious and don’t mind the cold. (Canoce are amazing aren’t they?). Continue reading
There are times when even in Venice it can get very cold. It’s the days when winter is prominent and winds from the north will take the temperatures close to zero. Other times, it’s the fog that gets under your skin, creating a suggestive atmosphere that is not always comfortable. Continue reading
Venice is an island (in fact it’s made up of a bunch of islands) with a dense and unique city built on calm water. For centuries, the sea was the most important resource for the city, even in regards to nutrition. Today the fish caught from the lagoon is considered the gastronomical excellence of Venetian cuisine, making the sea still an economic fortune in Venice. Continue reading
There is another island in the Venetian lagoon, a hidden gem of the sea that resembles the fascinating Venetian island: it is known as Chioggia, the little Venice. If you love daily excursions, then you will surely love this little city. Continue reading
On vacation, not everyone follows the same principles of dining in restaurants. Rightly so, everyone has their own tastes and habits. There are those who prefer familiar meals (from back home) or those who prefer an international cuisine or those who like to experiment new recipes and choose local traditional meals. Continue reading
We often talk about it, we know, but the summer Sagre aka Festivals in the city are events close to heart for Venetians and they represent the original and “slow” way to understanding the island and it’s inhabitants. This is why we always suggest you take part in at least one of the festivals when visiting Venice between June and September. Continue reading
There are a million things to do in Venice. Or not any of them. Yep, that’s right, in a city like this one you don’t need to, “do something” to take home an unbelievable experience. What actually is worthwhile is experiencing the city without stress or pressure, and getting lost and and letting the little things surprise you, from unexpected moments or hidden alleys. Continue reading