Pellestrina Island, Venice
Pellestrina
Venice, Italy
Nature, novels, beaches and relaxation
About Pellestrina
Franco Vannini, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Half way between the islands of Lido and Chioggia lies Pellestrina. The island is 11km (7 miles) long.
There are four main villages with colourfully-painted houses and the Ca’ Roman nature reserve at its southerly point.
The main industries of the island are market gardening, fishing, tourism and lace making.
Pellestrina Attractions
Attractions on the island included the Ca’ Roman nature reserve, known for its pine trees, birdlife, sand dunes and beach. Ca’ Roman is located on an important bird migration route. Many species of bird use the area in autumn and spring to rest and feed before continuing their migration.
Cycling is a popular activity here and a good way to view the island. Bicycles can be rented in Lido di Venezia.
Restaurant reservations are always recommended if you plan to eat on the island.
Lacemaking, Seafood and Relaxation
ecodallaluna from Trento, Italy, Canada, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Pellestrina’s width is as little as 16ft (5m) at points. The island shows a much slower pace of life than venice.
To get to Pellestrina to Lido and then a bus from Lido to Pellestrina (detailed on our Vaporetto Line 11 page). The bus briefly goes on a ferry between the islands.
Lace making is made here and, unlike in Burano, is made with bobbins (see picture). Also worthy of note is Pellestrina’s August celebrations for its patron saint Santo Stefano.
As you would expect, the restaurants in Pellestrina specialise in seafood, locally caught and cooked by local chefs.
In Fiction
Donna Leon‘s crime fiction novel A Sea of Troubles takes place on Pellestrina.
The protagonist, Commissario Guido Brunetti of the Venice police, must solve the murders of two clam fishermen off the shore of Pellestrina and encounters great difficulty conducting an investigation when faced with the island’s close-knit community, bound together by a code of loyalty and a suspicion of outsiders.
Though a native of Venice, which is a short boat ride away, to the islanders he is a foreigner.
Cenzo Vianelli, the hero of The Girl from Venice (2016), a novel written by Martin Cruz Smith, who lives and works as a fisherman in Pellestrina in 1945
Accommodation
The highly rated Locanda Stravedo, hotel & restaurant, is on Pellestrina island.
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VENICE LAGOON ISLANDS MAP
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LAGOON ISLAND AND VENICE TOURS & ACTIVITIES
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Murano & Burano Islands Boat Tour
Murano, Burano, and Torcello Private Boat Tour
Guided Tour of Burano Island
Grand Canal, Murano and Burano Half-Day Boat Tour
Murano: Glass Lampwork Workshop and Walking Tour
Create Your Glass Artwork: Private Lesson With Local Artisan
Private Yacht Tour and Glass Blowing Demonstration
Murano, Burano, and Torcello Vaporetto Guided Tour
San Michele Cemetery Island Vaporetto & Walking Tour
Giudecca Island Discover Walking Tour
Catamaran Sunset Jazz Cruise with Aperitivo
5-Kilometer Sunset Kayaking Class with Gear
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San Marco Attractions
For an overview of the area view the main page: San Marco
St Mark’s Square
St Mark’s Basilica
St Mark’s Clocktower
St Mark’s Campanile
Doge’s Palace
Piazzetta Di San Marco
Historic Cafes
Museo Correr
Marciana Library
National Archaeological Museum
Olivetti Museum
Bridge Of Sighs
Church Of Santo Stefano
Church Of San Salvatore
Church Of San Moise
Palazzo Grassi
Palazzo Contarini Del Bovolo
Palace Gardens
Music Museum
La Fenice
Harry’s Bar
Fortuny Palace
Fondaco Tedeschi
Santa Croce Attractions
For an overview of the area view the main page: Santa Croce
Natural History Museum
Papadopoli Gardens
Church Of San Nicola Da Tolentino
San Stae Church
Palazzo Mocenigo
San Giacomo Dell’Orio
Ca’ Pesaro
Cannaregio Attractions
For an overview of the area view the main page: Cannaregio
Ca D’oro
Campo Dei Mori
Casino Di Venezia
Chiesa Degli Scalzi
Color Library
Madonna Dell’Orto
Marco Polo House
Oratorio Dei Crociferi
Wagner Museum
Venice Ghetto
Santi Apostoli
Scuola Grande Della Misericordia
Santa Maria Dei Miracoli
San Polo Attractions
For an overview of the area view the main page: San Polo
Rialto Bridge
Rialto Markets
Campo San Polo
Church Of San Polo
Scuola Grande Di San Rocco
San Giacomo Di Rialto
Santa Maria Gloriosa Dei Frari
Scuola Grande San Giovanni Evangelista
Castello Attractions
For an overview of the area view the main page: Castello
Aqua Alta Bookshop
Scuola Grande Di San Marco
Basilica Dei Santi Giovanni E Paolo
Church Of San Zaccaria
Marinaressa Gardens
Naval Museum
Venice Arsenale
Palazzo Grimani
Riva Degli Schiavoni
Riva Dei Sette Martiri
San Francesco Della Vigna
San Giovanni In Bragora
Santa Maria Della Pieta
Biennale & Giardini
Querini Stampalia
Dorsoduro Attractions
For an overview of the area view the main page: Dorsoduro
Ca’ Rezzonico
Fondamenta Delle Zattere
Gallerie Dell Accademia
Palazzo Cini
Peggy Guggenheim Collection
Ponte Dei Pugni
Punta Della Dogana
San Barnaba
San Pantalon
San Sebastiano
Santa Maria Della Salute
Scuola Grande Dei Carmini
Giudecca
Venice Lagoon Islands
For an overview of the area view the main page: Venice Lagoon Islands
Murano
Burano
La Vignole
Lido Di Venezia
Mazzorbo
San Francesco Del Deserto
San Lazzaro degli Armeni
San Servolo
Sant’Erasmo
San Michele
Lazzaretto Nuovo
Torcello
Chioggia