Cruises from Chioggia

Located in the province of Venice, its population of just more than 51,000 inhabitants and recently declared as the city of Venezian art. This locality is surrounded by the sea and lively canals is considered a small Venice. A beautiful historic city with charming beaches, Chioggia is a real jewel of the Venice lagoon.While you are strolling through the narrow streets, you will admire the charm and beauty that the city offers: Venetian-style buildings overlooking the canals, typical imbarkation with particular colorful sails, churches, museums and monuments. It almost seems as if you are coming back in time, at the time of the Doges of Venice.One of the features of Chioggia is the presence of the University of Padua's marine biology studies and the Museum of Adriatic Zoology. On the island you can also find numerous monuments, such as the church of Sant'Andrea, built in 18th century, and Roman tower (also known as ancient clock tower), about 30 metres high, designed by Giovanni Dondi. Ponte Vigo, built in 1685, is different from the others because of its suggestive dimension. At the end of Venenzian lagoon lies the historic centre. The museum of San Francisco, located in the homonimous church, hosts old files that reveal the historical passages of the island, documenting the historical, environmental and social development of the area.Chioggia is a coastal island in northern Italy in the province of Venice. An original city, its narrow streets, all perpendicular to the piazza, suggest a fish-bone shape. For this peculiarity it is given the nickname 'Little Venice'.Its main economic source is fishing. Other important economic resources are tourism and the production of roses and radicchio.