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TRAVEL – VENICE
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season Piazza San Marco has such a high concentration of tourists that it can test the patience of many discerning travellers. However, there is much more to Venice than this single square and it’s still possible to escape the madding crowd and enjoy sublime Renaissance churches and charming local trattoria on peaceful squares. “Venture onto the hidden backstreets of
Cannaregio with an expert local guide and you’ll fi nd priceless art treasures in serene neighbourhoods where local residents still live, work, eat and drink. Our concierge can arrange a walking tour with a local expert and our guide notes include recommended restaurants, cafes, bars and back street bacari, or traditional Venetian wine bars serving tapas-style dishes.” Alison Garrard is an Italy expert at
Sunvil and says exploring the wider Veneto region shouldn’t be overlooked. “The Veneto region is home to both Prosecco and Palladio,” says Alison, who has now visited all 47 of the Palladian houses there.
“Andrea Palladio built these stunning buildings in the 16th century when the Venetian Empire was at its height and it was fashionable for nobles to construct exotic countryside palazzi within easy reach of Venice by river. “Vicenza is one of the stunning towns
of the region with a good helping of his work as are Padua and Treviso. Verona is worth seeing for its Colosseum alone – an absolute must is attending a performance. Just strolling around Verona is a joy – but perhaps avoid more than a quick glance at the Romeo and Juliet balcony, as it’s hugely busy with selfi e-taking tourists.”
When to go
November is generally considered one of the best months to visit Venice – the crowds have (mostly) gone and hotel rates are more affordable, although nights can be
chilly and higher water levels may hamper your sightseeing. Late spring and early summer offer the most pleasant weather but this is also when the tourists start to descend. Late summer is really best avoided.
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