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Venice is still a must-visit, but tourists need to make sure they travel responsibly. Photo: John Brunton
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Casa Burano in the Burano island lagoon has been transformed into a designer bed and breakfast. Photo: Mattia Mionetto
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Burano attracts day-trippers thanks to its tiny waterways lined with multicoloured houses. Photo: Mattia Mionetto
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Venissa, a vineyard resort on the adjoining island of Mazzorbo, is linked to Burano by a wooden bridge. Photo: Nevio Doz
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Canonici di San Marco is Italy’s first luxury glamping resort. Photo: Canonici di San Marco
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Six safari-style tents sit in the lush, secluded grounds of a 17th century mansion. Photo: Canonici di San Marco
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Camping Ca’Savio has been inventively reborn as an ecologically responsible resort. Photo: John Brunton
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Founded by a local family in 1960, this back-to-nature spot now attracts a new generation of clients. Photo: John Brunton
Ca’Savio is one of Europe’s oldest and largest family camping locations. Photo: John Brunton
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Camping Ca’Savio's Airstream Park is hidden away amongst the dunes just minutes from the sea. Photo: John Brunton
Venice suffers from overtourism and this year only narrowly escaped being placed on Unesco's World Heritage Danger List. Photo: John Brunton
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Venice is well known for its canals and lagoon. Photo: John Brunton
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Small walkways and bridges are dotted about the Italian city. Photo: John Brunton
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Venice is still a must-visit, but tourists need to make sure they travel responsibly. Photo: John Brunton
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Casa Burano in the Burano island lagoon has been transformed into a designer bed and breakfast. Photo: Mattia Mionetto
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Burano attracts day-trippers thanks to its tiny waterways lined with multicoloured houses. Photo: Mattia Mionetto
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Venissa, a vineyard resort on the adjoining island of Mazzorbo, is linked to Burano by a wooden bridge. Photo: Nevio Doz
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Canonici di San Marco is Italy’s first luxury glamping resort. Photo: Canonici di San Marco
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Six safari-style tents sit in the lush, secluded grounds of a 17th century mansion. Photo: Canonici di San Marco
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Camping Ca’Savio has been inventively reborn as an ecologically responsible resort. Photo: John Brunton
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Founded by a local family in 1960, this back-to-nature spot now attracts a new generation of clients. Photo: John Brunton
Ca’Savio is one of Europe’s oldest and largest family camping locations. Photo: John Brunton
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Camping Ca’Savio's Airstream Park is hidden away amongst the dunes just minutes from the sea. Photo: John Brunton
Venice suffers from overtourism and this year only narrowly escaped being placed on Unesco's World Heritage Danger List. Photo: John Brunton
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Venice is well known for its canals and lagoon. Photo: John Brunton
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Small walkways and bridges are dotted about the Italian city. Photo: John Brunton
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Venice is still a must-visit, but tourists need to make sure they travel responsibly. Photo: John Brunton
Three alternative holiday destinations just outside of Venice
Since the Italian city suffers from overtourism, these locations offer fewer crowds a stone's throw away
John Brunton
28 September, 2023
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