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Bibione, plan your beach holidays

17/06/2017

Discover Bibione an enchanting seaside resort located in the province of Venice. Here, fun is guaranteed all year round thanks to the countless things to see, things to do and the event programme full of sporting and cultural events. The beach is a magical place to spend your seaside holiday but also a perfect place…

Lio Piccolo: discover the splendid nature of Venice lagoon

16/06/2017

 Lio Piccolo is an ancient village, north of Cavallino Treporti, one of the many settlements scattered around the northern part of the Venetian lagoon that are known for their unique and beautiful environment. Lio Piccolo in particular is the most ancient settlement in the area and is surrounded by “valli”: fishing zones created during the…

Two days in Venice: complete experience guide

06/06/2017

Is it possible to visit Venice in two days? Sure, if you know how to move! How many days do you need in Venice? Spending 2 days in Venice gives you enough time to experience the city’s iconic landmarks and its quieter soul. In two full days, you can walk through St Mark’s Square, admire the Doge’s…

Venice film festival: the origins of this international event

24/05/2017

Venice Film Festival: the origins Few know that the Venice Film Festival is in fact hailing from the Venice Biennale, the International Art Exhibition. When the craft of film consolidated as the “eighth art”, the directors of Biennale decided to dedicate to this new, “technological” art a separated event that today takes place every year. The Venice…

Dolomites cycling: hundreds of itineraries not to be missed

18/05/2017

Dolomites cycling trail: the Venice-Munchen Mountain-biking enthusiast will discover one of the best European bike trails in northern Veneto, extending for 560 km and passing 3 states, connecting Munchen in Germany and Venice in Italy, passing through Austria: it’s Dolomites bike trail! The track gets very steep because it passes very high points of the Alps,…

Feltre: Pearl At Dolomites

15/05/2017

What to do in Feltre? If you know Dolomites, you’ve probably been passing Feltre. This beautiful town is in the province of Belluno, in Belluna Valley, close to Piave river, and is one of the millennial Rhaetian settlements in the area of the Alps. Feltre is currently one of the largest town in its province,…

Murano glass: discover Venice magic

11/05/2017

The history of Murano glass The art of Venetian glassmaking has ancient roots and is based on Roman and Byzantine knowledge. When it developed it was based in Venice, but for fear of fire, it was later decided that the artisan glassmakers moved to the island of Murano, and their workshops were concentrated in particular…

Venice Vogalonga

08/05/2017

Origins of the Vogalonga: once upon a time… The Vogalonga of Venice was born among the canals of the city, when a group of friends organized a regatta on small rowboats called mascarete. It was on the day of St. Martin in 1974 and already then, motorboats were preferred to rowboats, because they were faster…

Easter Monday in Italy: discover Venice and Venetian region

13/04/2017

Here are some fabulous proposals perfect for good and bad weather all around Venetian region for a easter monday in Italy . In this season it can be rainy or sunny, so don’t miss our outdoor and indoor recommendations! Easter Monday: what to do in Venice Italy? Easter Monday: what to do in the Euganean…

Venetian Villas: discovering a World Heritage

11/02/2017

While traveling across the Venetian countryside, you might notice some beautiful ancient Venetian villas. They are on the Unesco World Heritage list, and belong to the glorious past of the Most Serene Republic of Venice. Their history is closely linked to the crucial events that happened in the area and they are still an inestimable…