Our two days in Venice had been just the way any holiday to your dream destination should be. Doing everything that the heart wished for. Hectic at times and relaxed moments as well. Add to that some great food all through made the foodie in me immensely satisfied. But possibly the best way to end a holiday in Venice is to visit these 3 islands on your last day. We did just that with our morning spent well in the Glass Island of Murano followed by a nice lunch. And now we head for the best of Burano Torcello, Venice. Yet again after Murano, these two islands are also bound to steal your heart away.
Burano – The colorful Fishermen’s Village
Ranked among the top 10 most colorful destinations in the world, Burano steals the traveler’s heart with their vibrant colors. With houses in red, blue, green, yellow, violet and all others that you can imagine. Legend has it that all houses were painted in striking colors for fishermen to identify their houses from the water.
You’ll love the homes with colorful flowers hanging out from their balconies. And you can’t miss out the smiling and calm craftswomen pursuing their passion for embroidering laces Murano is renowned for. Moreover the sight of happy children cycling all around adds to the charm of this lovable island.
But let’s first experience the Riot of Colors
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Best way to reach Burano & Torcello
Although you have the options of water taxis and conducted small group tours to reach Burano from Venice or Murano, they are the costlier options and not too flexible either The best way to travel around Venice and the islands are the Vaporetto Water Buses. Buy your 1,2,3 or 7 day Actv public transport tickets and you are ready to go. Anywhere anytime throughout your stay. Use line 12 to reach Murano, Burano or Torcello from Venice or when traveling between the islands.
How to enjoy Burano
Walk around the Canals and explore
Walk to the ‘Lace Museum’
Museo del Merletto or Lace museum as it is popularly known is located at the historic palace ‘Podestà of Torcello’ in Piazza Galuppi. You would get a complete overview of the history and artistry of the famed Venetian laces here. Add to that close to 200 rare and precious masterpieces displayed inside for you to understand and marvel at. Do book your Lace Museum online tickets in advance from the museum website to avoid queues. Come experience a bit with us.
Take a stroll on Piazza Galuppi, the Central Square
Visit San Martino Church & admire the leaning Bell Tower
Watch a Lace Making Demonstration
Do some shopping in Piazza Galuppi
Head to Restaurant Galuppi
A nice cool place to relax at the center square, you might have to wait a while for your turn as the place is quite busy. But when you do get your table, do chill with a coffee or beer and a specialty Venice dish ‘Risotto de gò’ made from Go fish, rice, carrots, onion, celery, a bit of parsley and aromas.
Or settle for a Seafood Spaghetti like we did splitting it up between the two of us, filling up a bit before our late evening flight. And it was fantastic not only in the presentation but taste as well. If you are a vegetarian, there are many options to choose from. Not so sure about vegans though. You could check it out when there.
Enjoy nature, click a few
Head to Torcello
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Torcello – The Peace Haven
Right from the moment you set foot on the island, there is a sense of eternal peace. An island with just 15 permanent residents now, it was a bustling village till the silted canals and malaria drove almost everyone away to the safety of Venice and other islands. Now you can hear the chirping of birds, watch the flowing stream of the Venetian lagoon and enjoy nature as you walk and explore.
What to do in Torcello
Take a Leisurely Walk
Past the homes and the canals
Have a look at the only surviving Vineyard
Visit Torcello Cathedral & Santa Fosca Church
Walk to Ponte del Diavolo
Sit a while on the bridge
Drop in at Locanda Cipriani
Torcello does not have too many eating joints except few small ones on the canal. Locanda Cipriani stands out as a nice restaurant and is known for being a top destination wedding location. We weren’t really hungry but went in to check the facilities. Then had a coffee before moving back to the dock.
Wait a while for your Vaporetto
And we sail back to Venice
If you loved being in Burano & Torcello with us, PIN it for planning later!
