1. Discover Sightseeing Attractions in Venice’s Historic Quarter
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Not far from Piazza San Marco (St. Mark’s Square) is one of Venice’s original districts: Castello. Follow the wide promenade along Riva degli Schiavoni from St. Mark’s Square and enjoy the beautiful view of the lido. When you head down Via Giuseppe Garibaldi, you’ll leave the water — and the many tourists — behind you and be able to discover Venice’s largest district.
You’ll find a variety of sightseeing attractions here, including the Basilica di San Giovanni e Paolo and the Venetian Arsenal, which used to be one of the world’s largest shipyards. You can also just stroll through the peaceful streets and take in the typical view of colourful laundry on clotheslines between the houses as they dry in the sun. Hanging up the washing in Venice’s more touristy areas is technically no longer allowed, but the Venetians living in Castello refuse to give up this habit.
2. Go on a Day Trip to Murano, the Glass Island
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By visiting the island of Murano, you’ll escape the hustle and bustle of Venice for a day and get a chance to learn about the glass-making process. Since the 13th century, this small island in Venice’s lagoon has been the centre of Venetian glass-blowing.
Murano glass is famous all across the globe and is extremely popular. The island has so much to offer, so it’s worth going on a walk to explore its small alleyways, canals, and gardens. You can easily get to the island by taking the water bus from the vaporetto stop Fondamente Nuove in the old town.
3. Dive into Venice’s Student District
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In the middle of the lively student district is the Camp Santa Margherita, one of Venice’s most popular squares, far from bustling tourists. In the morning, you can stroll through the square, admiring the produce stands, and then sip an espresso in one of the nice cafés while watching the goings-on.
In the evening, locals head to the numerous restaurants and bars in the square. Students love meeting here to chat, sip an Aperol Spritz, and enjoy their free time under the evening sun. Should you work up an appetite while bar-hopping, you can get a tasty pizza for a low price at Pizza al Volo, which is open until 22:30.
4. Browse Through the World’s Nicest Bookshop
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Book lovers cannot pass up a trip to the Libreria Acqua Alta: The bookshop is only a short walk away from the square in front of the Basilica di San Giovanni e Paolo, and it’s one of the best and most unusual bookshops in the world. Books, cards, and postcards are mixed up in the middle of the room, stacked in bathtubs, canoes, and gondolas.
In addition to Italian works, you may come across some books in other languages, including English, French, and German. Luigi Frizzo, the shop owner, gladly interacts with his customers and is one-of-a-kind.
5. Experience Venice at Sunrise and Sunset
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While everyone else is sleeping, check out the more touristy Venetian attractions in peace. Set an early alarm and head out to St. Mark’s Square before 6 a.m. so you can watch the sunrise. At this time of day, the gorgeous square still belongs to the pigeons and the street sweepers; little by little, the first Venetians will make their way to work. Waking up before dawn is worth experiencing the city's early-morning atmosphere!
And the evening is also an excellent time to go out and discover the city’s touristy highlights. Many day tourists will have already left Venice by this time of day or will be tired from sightseeing and will have already returned to their hotels. If you head out with the water bus, you can admire the Rialto Bridge or the Gritti Palace hotel from the canal and enjoy the sunset at the same time.
6. Camp on the Beach of Cavallino-Treporti
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Cavallino-Treporti is a great overnight accommodation spot somewhat outside the city. After an exciting day in Venice, you can return to nature and relax on a campsite right near the beach.
Not far from the Venetian Lagoon, for example, is Camping Ca’Savio, which is surrounded by trees and right near the sandy beach. If you’re looking for something a bit more glamourous and would prefer to go glamping, you can make yourself comfortable in an Airstream Caravan or in a luxury tent. It’s only about 5 km from the campsite to the harbour. Once at the harbour, you can easily reach Venice by boat.
Affordable Accommodations in Venice
Are you ready to experience the romance and wonder of this city of canals? Then pack your bags and take a city trip to Venice! On camping.info, you’ll find over 65 campsites around this gem on the Adriatic Sea. Determine how close you want to camp to the hustle and bustle of it all, and then dive right into this swimming city. Ciao bella Venezia!
