Bike in Venice’s Vegetable Garden
We’ll reach Sant’Erasmo, the largest and greenest island of the lagoon, with a 30-minute water bus ride from Venice. Once a countryside retreat for nobles and the breadbasket of the Republic, today it’s a peaceful, tourist-free refuge full of nature and farming traditions.
Time to Ride!
After landing, we’ll take a short walk along quiet canals and country paths to reach our bike rental point, where you’ll get a comfortable countryside bike for the tour.Once landed, we will walk through a small road passing canals and ditches, towards the bike rental place, where we can get our countryside bikes.
The Lagoon Fortress
We’ll begin our ride at the Torre Massimiliana, a 19th-century circular fort surrounded by a moat. Originally started under Napoleon and completed by the Austrians, today it sometimes hosts art exhibitions and offers views of the surrounding wetlands.
Through Fields and Along the Lagoon
We’ll cycle past vegetable gardens, saltmarshes, and traditional farmhouses while enjoying rare views of the lagoon, from the entrance of San Nicolò at Lido to Punta Sabbioni. The route offers a mix of cultivated land and wild nature.
Visit to a Local Apiary
Sant’Erasmo isn’t just famous for its artichokes—its flowers thrive in salty soil, making it a paradise for bees. We’ll stop at a small family-run honey farm to learn about saltmarsh honey and taste their delicious products.
Toward the North of the Island
We’ll continue riding northward, facing the open lagoon with views toward Burano’s colorful houses and the quiet island of San Francesco del Deserto, home to a Franciscan monastery.
The Island Church by the Lagoon
Before ending our loop, we’ll visit the island’s small church, peacefully overlooking the still waters of the lagoon—a serene spot that captures the soul of Sant’Erasmo.
Return or Stay for a Meal
We’ll return to Venice by vaporetto from Capannone. Alternatively, you can stay on the island for lunch or dinner in a waterfront restaurant and soak in the peaceful atmosphere a bit longer.
