Lagoon landscape
Salt marshes and fishermen’s huts
Islets covered in wild plants such as sea lavender, which turns purple in summer, dotted with ‘casoni’ – the old reed huts that once sheltered fishermen.
Nature
Nature: Trails Along Rivers, Parks and the Lagoon
The Northern Lagoon by boat, the Sile river, cycle routes between the Sile and the Piave, houseboats and the Caglieron Caves.
Just a few kilometres from Casa Fiorindo lies a treasure trove of wildlife, history and age-old silence: Venice’s Northern Lagoon. Then there are the Sile and Piave rivers, cycle paths along their banks, hidden waterfalls in the Pre-Alps and, on the horizon, the Dolomites.
Slow itineraries by boat, by bike or on foot, to discover a Veneto far from the tourist crowds.
Where the land meets the sea
Far from the tourist crowds, the Northern Lagoon is a vast expanse of brackish water where land meets sea, creating landscapes that seem suspended in time.
The islands
Burano, Torcello and Murano
Burano with its brightly painted houses and lace-making, Torcello, the cradle of Venetian civilisation, and Murano with its art-glass workshops.
Hamlets and fishing valleys
Lio Piccolo and the flamingos
Tiny hamlets such as Lio Piccolo and the fishing valleys, where pink flamingos, herons and egrets find their ideal habitat. Best explored on foot or by bike.
The lagoon by boat
The best way to experience the lagoon is from the water. Several operators run full-day or half-day trips to the islands, departing from points close to Casa Fiorindo.
Navigazione Stefanato
Trips across the Northern Lagoon to Torcello, Burano, Murano and the ‘islands of the spirit’, plus cruises on the Sile river. Free parking at the pier and seasonal trips all year round.
Vivovenetia
Guided trips aboard a ‘bragozzo’, the traditional lagoon boat, to Torcello, Burano and San Francesco del Deserto. Boarding near the Altino Archaeological Museum.
Il Doge di Venezia and Raffaello Navigazione
Tours of Murano, Burano and Torcello, trips to Venice and evening outings, departing from Punta Sabbioni (Cavallino-Treporti) and other points around the lagoon.
Regional Nature Park
The Sile, a spring-fed river
The Sile rises from springs and flows slowly to the lagoon, passing through Treviso, Casier, Casale sul Sile and Portegrandi. Its clear waters, towpaths and mills are protected by the Sile River Regional Nature Park.
- By boat: river cruises with Navigazione Stefanato.
- On foot or by bike: the Sile Greenway follows the old towpath from Treviso towards the lagoon.
- Don’t miss: the ‘burci’ graveyard at Casier, with the wrecks of old river barges.
Cycle routes
Cycling between the Sile and the Piave
The countryside around Meolo is flat and criss-crossed by riverbanks and quiet roads – ideal for exploring by bike. Ask us about the bikes available for guests.
- Sile–Piave loop: about 55 km between Santa Maria di Piave, Lio Maggiore, Jesolo and Cortellazzo, with a lovely gravel stretch along the Piave. A gravel or hybrid bike is recommended.
- Between the Sile and the Piave, Treviso to San Donà: a loop of about 90 km, almost entirely flat, for fitter cyclists.
- Sile Greenway: about 50 km from Treviso to Jesolo along the river, mostly on protected paths.
A holiday on the water
Houseboats on the Sile and the lagoon
From Casale sul Sile you can rent a houseboat without a boating licence and cruise down the river to the Venetian Lagoon, stopping at villages and islands along the way. An experience that pairs well with a stay at the farmhouse.
Fregona · 55 minutes
The Caglieron Caves
In the Treviso Pre-Alps, the Caglieron stream has carved a striking gorge of waterfalls, potholes and old sandstone quarries. A trail of walkways and little bridges guides you through it: cool in summer, spectacular in winter with its icicles.
For mountain lovers: the UNESCO-listed Dolomites are about two hours away by car. Find out more on our Dolomites page and in our guide to the UNESCO sites.
Nature outside, nature at home
Casa Fiorindo is set in the Venetian countryside: after a day on the lagoon or along the river, peace and greenery are waiting for you back home too.