Coastal Rides and Cultural Delights
Cycling around the Venice Lagoon offers a truly unique experience, a delightful blend of coastal beauty, history, and nature. As you ride, the shimmering lagoon stretches out beside you, while traditional fishing huts and elegant villas add charm to your route.
Starting from Jesolo, a seaside town known for its long, sandy beaches and bustling atmosphere, you’ll find well-maintained cycling paths that take you along the coast, offering stunning views of the Adriatic Sea. It’s a flat, leisurely ride—ideal for soaking in the sun and stopping for a gelato or a refreshing dip. This area may be known for tourism, but the ride takes you away from the crowds, through quiet marshlands and tranquil waterways.
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Territory and traditions
Further south, the Chioggia Cycle Route takes you to a quieter side of Venice. Known as “Little Venice,” Chioggia mirrors its more famous counterpart with its canals and colourful houses, but without the throngs of tourists. The ride around the lagoon here is peaceful, offering views of the old-world fishing boats, and you can enjoy a relaxed lunch by the water in one of the many local trattorias, tasting the seafood that this area is famous for.
If you continue further south, you enter the stunning Delta del Po, where the Po River meets the Adriatic. Here, the landscape changes into a vast network of wetlands, rich with wildlife. The cycling routes through this region are an immersion in nature, surrounded by lagoons, reed beds, and the occasional sighting of flamingos. It’s the perfect destination for those who love both cycling and birdwatching, far from the busy cities and deep into the heart of the Venetian countryside.
Whether you’re riding through Jesolo, exploring the quiet streets of Chioggia, or pedalling through the natural beauty of the Po Delta, cycling around the Venice Lagoon offers an unforgettable mix of history, culture, and nature.