Easy excursion to a little-known island in the Venetian Lagoon, theIsland of Sant’Erasmo. It is the ancient vegetable garden of Venice, having provided the city with fresh vegetables and greens for centuries and still provides unexpected landscapes and pleasant delights.
Here the blue color of the sky and the green color of the sea are reflected in each other. It happens sometimes to see some fishermen collecting caparossoli i.e., the veracious clams so tasty and typical in the local cuisine. Suggestive views and ancient military defense structures complete an unusual itinerary.

Technical description:
The route is linear and can also be done by bicycle. The part facing the center of the lagoon is made up of back roads and sparsely urbanized while the part of the route to the mainland is on path by the sea. The ridotto of St. Erasmus is not easily accessible and is abandoned.

Route type: loop
Length: 11 km
Height difference in ascent: 35 m
Height difference on descent: 35 m
Highest point: 6 m
Lowest point: 0 m

Technical tips:
No major technical details. Check the weather and adjust accordingly. A good supply of water in the warmer months is certainly helpful, and so is any mosquito repellent.

Place of departure: Venice
Starting location: Shed Stop
Place of arrival: Venice
Arrival Location: Shed Stop

Recommended period:
March to November

Where to park:
It is an island in the Venice Lagoon: despite the presence of a few local vehicles, a car is certainly not recommended. Arriving by train in Venice, one can simply take vaporetto No. 13 from Fondamente Nuove to the island of Sant’Erasmo.

Useful links:
http://www.silvenezia.it/schede/isole/21.htm