🌿 Sant’Erasmo – The Garden of Venice

🧭 Introduction

Known as the green heart of the Venetian lagoon, Sant’Erasmo is where Venice grows.
Fields of artichokes, grapes, and fresh vegetables stretch to the horizon, feeding the city for centuries.
This island remains a peaceful oasis — authentic, rural, and still deeply connected to Venetian life.

🌱 A Land of Nature and Tradition

Sant’Erasmo’s landscape is defined by small farms, canals, and vineyards.
Visitors can explore fields of violet artichokes, unique to this island and celebrated every spring during the Festa del Carciofo Violetto.
Local farmers still use traditional techniques passed down through generations.

🚴‍♀️ Things to Do

Rent a bike and circle the island along quiet lagoon roads.

Visit Torre Massimiliana, an Austrian fort built in the 19th century — now hosting exhibitions and cultural events.

Stop at a local winery for a glass of white wine produced directly from Sant’Erasmo’s soil.

Enjoy the beach area of Bacan, a hidden spot loved by Venetians in summer.

🍇 Atmosphere and Experience

Unlike Venice’s busy streets, Sant’Erasmo feels timeless.You’ll meet locals harvesting vegetables, fishermen returning from the lagoon, and small boats moored along the shore. At sunset, the island glows golden — a true picture of Venice’s countryside soul.

🚤 How to Get There

Take vaporetto lines 13 or 14 from Fondamente Nove, Murano, or Treporti.
Boats run frequently throughout the day, and the journey offers one of the most scenic routes in the lagoon.

🌞 Tips for Visitors

Visit in spring or early summer to see the artichoke fields in bloom.

Bring a bike or rent one upon arrival — it’s the best way to explore.

Plan a picnic near the lagoon or at Bacan beach.

Don’t forget your camera — sunsets here are spectacular.