This article contains affiliate links, we will receive a commission on any sales we generate from it. Learn more The town was traditionally a fishing village and still retains this feature today (Image: Getty Images) Chioggia in Italy is one of Europe’s best-hidden gems, with the town being called a ‘mini Venice’. With cheaper accommodation than in Venice, Chioggia is a place where you can see how locals live instead of getting caught up in tourist traps.
The town itself has plenty of places to visit, such as the Museum of Adriatic Zoology, Sottomarina beach, and Forte San Felice. function loadOvpScript(){let el=document.createElement('script');el.
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Log('[Load] OVP tcfLoaded',new Date())})}},1500)}) In summer, a boat running from June to September connects Chioggia to Saint Mark’s Square. Chioggia is located 25 kilometers from Venice, by road this equates to around 45 kilometres, so it's not likely you will visit there every day on your trip but it is still a good place to stay to travel into the city. READ MORE: Italian town dubbed 'more authentic' than Venice, but is cheaper and quieter The town was named by New York Times as one of the top 52 travel destinations in 2022 (Image: Getty Images) Traditionally a fishing town, it is located on a group of small islands connected by bridges in the southernmost outpost of the Venetian lagoon.
Chioggia retains its traditional role as a fishing and port city, with tourism now also an important part of the local economy. With a rich history, the town is rife with culture and history for you to immerse yourself in while exploring. Despite Chioggia being a small place, there is a real buzz about it and its liveliness is part of its charm.
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Read our Privacy Policy From the town, you can also take a trip to the coast which is nearby. here you’ll be able to look out over the Adriatic sea. If you’re looking for somewhere to stay in the town, Hotel Grande Italia is a much-loved hotel.
One guest on Tripadvisor said: "It is situated in the main square overlooking the lagoon, with the main thoroughfare of shops, bars and restaurants. "Definitely a mini Venice with its canals and bridges but a lot quieter.”.
