I finally came back to Venice last year – but before my comeback I did some homework on my Venice vacation. A lot of blogs and publications suggest the short trip to Chioggia as a side trip from Venice.
Those blog posts and publication show the multi-coloured houses and bridges over the canal in Chioggia – quite identical to those found in Venice properly.
Houses and canals in Chioggia – is it another Venice?
As I strolled through Venice, I felt the strong presence of Chioggia here and there. ACTV posts mention on Chioggia vaporetto connections and bus services from Lido. A tour guide at San Lazzaro dei Armeni showcased the fishermen’s whistle and other artifacts left there by Chioggia’s fishers.
On my 6th day of my one-week Venice stay, I felt the urge to visit Chioggia finally which has put in the backburner.
And I did not regret visiting Chioggia. I will show you how.
If you drive, then it is the most flexible and easy mode of transport. Chioggia is located just 45min-drive from Piazzale Roma in Venice. The final stretch of Venice-Chioggia route passes through the middle of Venice Lagoon which prides itself on iconic waterfront views.
A drive on the Venetian Lagoon on the way to/from Chioggia
If you don’t drive, Piazzale Roma has a direct bus service to Sottomarina/Chioggia hourly. Book a ticket online.
There is another way to reach Chioggia by public transport, but it’s very complicated. For this way, you need to catch a bus from Lido to Pellestrina, then change to vaporetti which brings you to Chioggia. Plan your trip here
Chioggia is a walkable city unlike Venice where you have to spend so many days to feel like you have seen a lot of it – if you got one or two days in the Veneto region and would like to experience the piece of it, Chioggia is the perfect place to do so.
Your first sight in Chioggia!
As I said, the ambiente of Chioggia is identical to those of Venice, let alone with the heavy presence of cars and bicycles – you won’t find those in Venice at all!
Thankfully, the tourist presence is much lower in Chioggia than in Venice. If you look for a touristic traffic escape but don’t want to venture too far from Venice, then I warmheartedly recommend visiting there.
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