Sant Erasmo Travel Guide

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View The Sunsets

View The Sunsets, Sant Erasmo

 suvanki Says:  Sant Erasmo is a nice place to view the sun setting over the Lagoon, Venice and its nearby islands- whether You're staying on Sant' Erasmo, or catching a late moto sciaffo back to Venice or one of the nearby lagoon islands such as Murano. My first night on Sant' Erasmo, from... 

Torre Massimilano

Torre Massimilano, Sant Erasmo

 suvanki Says:  This 19th Century Fort is one of Sant' Erasmos' few landmarks. It was originally built by Napoleonic troops, then finished during Austrian occupation. Archduke Maximillian sought refuge here (hence it's name!)After restoration by the Venice Water Authority, this is now a... 

The Beach

The Beach, Sant Erasmo

 suvanki Says:  The small beach on Sant' Erasmo is popular with Italians/Venetians especially at weekends or on public holidays. I mistakenly thought that the tiny mud beach near the tower was 'The Beach' I hadn't realised that if I walked a bit further along there was another sandy... 

Hotels  

Holiday Center Il Lato Azzurro: A Peaceful friendly place to stay

Holiday Center Il Lato Azzurro: A Peaceful friendly place to stay, Sant Erasmo

 suvanki Says:  I thoroughly enjoyed my 2 night stay here and will definitely return. I found this B&B whilst looking for cheap accommodation in Venice on HostelBookers.com I paid £34/50Euros/$70.43 per night for a private single en-suite including breakfast (2007).The staff here are very... 

Restaurants  

Ristorante Al Tedeschi: Bring a picnic!!

Ristorante Al Tedeschi: Bring a picnic!!, Sant Erasmo

 suvanki Says:  I'd arrived too late at Il Lato Azzurro to book an evening meal, although Emanuele offered me a salad. He also mentioned that there was a pizzeria next to the beach that was about 5 minutes walk away.I decided that I'd eat out that night - a glass of wine, a freshly baked... 

Ca'Vignotto: six-course feast on Sant'Erasmo

Ca'Vignotto: six-course feast on Sant'Erasmo, Sant Erasmo

 oxford.uk Says:  Rumours of good six-course meals for 40 Euros at Ca'Vignotto on the island of Sant'Erasmo sounded tempting but obviously exaggerated - you just don't get six good courses in Venice for that price. But we wanted to escape the city crowds on Easter Sunday.In fact, six was an... 

Nightlife  

Sant' Erasmo: Make Your own entertainment

Sant' Erasmo: Make Your own entertainment, Sant Erasmo

 suvanki Says:  The attraction of Sant' Erasmo is that there ISN'T any night life! Often places are advertised as 'unspoilt' and they have half a dozen tavernas/ bars etc. catering for the tourists. Here there is one pizzeria/ bar - which on the night I visited wasn't the most cheerful... 

Transportation  

Luxury travel into Venice

Luxury travel into Venice, Sant Erasmo

 suvanki Says:  Well I never thought that I would be able to say that I'd travelled by Water taxi in Venice, as a solo traveller the prices are out of my budget, and anyway I've enjoyed travelling by the Alilaguna water bus to/from the airport or by vaporetto.However, I was thrilled to get... 

Exploring Sant' Erasmo on 2 wheels

Exploring Sant' Erasmo on 2 wheels, Sant Erasmo

 suvanki Says:  Sant Erasmo can be explored by bike. These can be hired from Il Lato Azzurro (see my accom tips) and possibly from the wharf near the Capannone vaporetto stop. When I'd booked my accommodation, and realised that You could hire a bike to explore the narrow roads and sand... 

Vaporetto No 13

Vaporetto No 13, Sant Erasmo

 suvanki Says:  Vaporetto No 13 from Fondamente Nuovo takes You to Sant Erasmo. It passes by, or calls at other islands en route. Check before boarding that this is going to the destination that you want (I think Lazzaretto Nuova is a 'request stop'). On one journey, we called at San... 

What to Pack  

Things to bring to Sant' Erasmo

Things to bring to Sant' Erasmo, Sant Erasmo

 suvanki Says:  If staying on Sant'Erasmo it is a 10 minute walk to Il Latto Azzuro - I ended up pulling my (heavy) case on wheels (This was my last destination in a 12 day trip to Italy) along the road in the heat of the June sun. If You phone ahead, the staff will collect You in their... 

Off The Beaten Path  

Vignole - Another Garden Island

Vignole - Another Garden Island, Sant Erasmo

 suvanki Says:  Vignole was once known as Isola delle Sette Vignole or The Island of Seven Vines. During the Serenismo times, the island was a place for day visits. Today it is important agriculturally Vignole is reached by Vaporetto No 13 (From Venices Fondamente Nuove or Murano (Faro),... 

Lazzaretto Nuova

Lazzaretto Nuova, Sant Erasmo

 suvanki Says:  Lazzaretto Nuovo is one of the lagoons uninhabited islands. It was once a quarantine island for ships crews that had travelled in from faraway lands, which had the plague! During the Venetian plague in 1576, the island held 10,000 victims. A reason to visit the island is to... 

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 Vaporetto No 13 from Fondamente Nuovo takes You to Sant Erasmo. It passes by, or calls at other islands en route. Check before boarding that this is going to... 

 

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  Looking for cheap accomodation in Venice, I came across Il Lato Azzurro. This B&B was on Sant' Erasmo. I hadn't heard of this place, but after a quick check in my guide book and Googling Sant'... 

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