traditions, environment, people
Fishing tourism experience in Burano and the Venice Lagoon
The Experiences
Our member fishermen carry out fishing tourism activities in the lagoon, in the surroundings of the islands of Burano and Torcello, with the aim of illustrating the professional fishing activities they themselves practice, allowing visitors to fully immerse themselves in the culture and fishing traditions of Burano.
Nettuno
Domenico, an expert fisherman of moleca crabs, will guide you aboard his boat through a traditional fishing practice of centuries-old origin, rooted as far back as the time of the Serenissima Republic of Venice.
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Sebastiano
Sebastiano, a versatile fisherman operating both at sea and in the lagoon, will accompany you aboard his traditional wooden boat and give you the opportunity to take part in fishing with traps or set nets.
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Perla della Laguna
Andrea, a traditional lagoon fisherman specialized in the use of trammel nets for fishing sea bass, sea bream, and mullet. You will be immersed in the knowledge of the botanical richness typical of the barene and of the lagoon birdlife, with a visit to his birdwatching station in Torcello, including refreshments.
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Rosa dei Venti
The fisherman from the Bognolo family will take you to discover the lagoon south of Venice aboard his family bragozzo, equipped with an onboard kitchen and toilet. Shoes are not worn on board.
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Why take part?
Experience the lagoon from the inside
A fishing tourism experience takes you to the most authentic places of the Venice Lagoon, together with fishermen who live it every day and know its secrets.
Authentic experience
Each activity is designed to respect the environment and enhance local traditions, promoting slow and conscious tourism.
Discover traditions
The new reception space hosts stories, images, and videos that preserve the memory of the Burano fishing community.
People and territory
Our fishing tourism experiences are born from the meeting between those who live the lagoon and those who explore it.
