In Venice but in the countryside… in the lagoon but at the seaside…
Welcome to the island of Sant’Erasmo
Hidden away and little known even to the most inquisitive tourist, this is where nature takes over and allows the senses to reboot. The island of Sant’Erasmo is Venice’s best kept secret!
Nicknamed “the garden of venice”, Sant’Erasmo is a patchwork of different shades of lush green, dotted with trees, vineyards and vegetable gardens. It is the 2nd largest island in the lagoon, inhabited by the lucky few and provides the best of both worlds: a boat ride away from the islands of Murano and Venice where the city frenzy takes over and you get on with being a tourist; then back on the boat to escape the maddening crowds back to tranquility and idyllic surrounds.
How to get here
To the discovery of the Venice lagoon
One day for discovering islets in the north lagoon, that still to this day supply a great deal of city markets. From Vignole to Sant’Erasmo, the “vegetable gardens of Serenissima” on Lazzaretto Nuovo which offers its visitors considerable hints of naturalistic and landscape interest. More information
The fort
Forts existed in the island as early as the 16th century. The tower has a polygonal base of 25 m and is surrounded by a ditch. On the upper floor up to 13 cannons could be housed. It was used by the Italian Army as late as World War I. More information
Kayak and bike excursions
Here you can take part in recreational, sport, or cultural activities. There are many bicycles available a rental, for free for our guests. For adults and school children, we offer workshops and excursions on environmental education. More information
Bacàn beach
From here it is possible to go for a swim and sunbathe at the famous Bacan beach, attended exclusively by Venetians who reach it by typical boats. At sunset have a drink in the shade of trees overlooking the beach and the lagoon accompanying it with typical fish-based cicchetti. More information
The most beautiful city in the world
Venice, in the way which it was built, makes it one of the most unique cities in the world. Built on over 100 small islets, it lies just 4 km away from the mainland and 2 km from the Adriatic sea. The whole historical town, crossed by 118 canals and linked by over 400 hundred bridges, is a treasure from the artistic and architectural point of view. More information