Just a few minutes by vaporetto, Certosa Island Venice feels like another world: quiet marinas, wide green spaces, and a unique mix of nature and modern design.
Once home to Carthusian monks, today it’s an eco-island dedicated to sailing, outdoor activities, and peaceful lagoon views.
A perfect escape from the crowd.
🌿 What to See
Here’s what you can see and do on Certosa Island Venice during your visit.
➤ Certosa Park & Waterfront Trails
Walk along the lagoon, surrounded by native vegetation and wooden docks. Perfect for photos at sunrise or sunset.
➤ Marina & Sailing Hub
La Certosa is Venice’s island of sailing. You’ll see yachts, sailing schools, and small boatyards — a totally different atmosphere from tourist Venice.
➤ Modern Architecture Meets Nature
New eco-structures and design projects are transforming the island into a model of sustainable tourism.
➤ Lagoon Wildlife
Herons, egrets, cormorants, and even rabbits — a small natural oasis inside the lagoon.
🌞 Why Visit
Zero crowds — peaceful and local atmosphere
Best views toward Venice and San Michele
Ideal for walking, photography & chilling by the water
Great spot to disconnect while staying very close to Venice
If Venice feels intense, Certosa is your reset button.
🚤 How to Get There
From Fondamente Nove (Venice):
Take Vaporetto Line 4.1 or 4.2 → Stop: Certosa
Travel time: 5–7 minutes
From Murano:
Line 4.1 or 4.2 → same stop.
The vaporetto stops right at the entrance of the island.
📌 Visiting Tips
Perfect in the morning light or at golden hour
Bring water — there are few shops
Great stop during a lagoon island-hopping day
Respect nature: this is a protected environment
How to get there → see 🚤 Vaporetto Venice — Complete Guide to Tickets, Lines & How to Use It
➤ Continue Exploring the Venetian Lagoon
✨Murano – The Island of Light and Art
🌈 Burano – The Island of Colors and Tradition
🌿 Sant’Erasmo Venice – The Garden of Venice
🏝️ Giudecca – The Island of Quiet Charm and Local Life
🕍 San Giorgio Maggiore – The Island of Art and Views
🍀 Torcello – The Island of Origins