A Day in Burano
As you probably know I am spending the week in Venice with the family on spring break. We are having an amazing time in this exciting ancient city. I have never been to Venice before, but looks like it had been a populat destination for many people at hive (no kidding!). I was checking Worldmappin, which is already heavily pinned in Europe, but man, Venice, has 209 pins. Even the island of Burano, the content of this post, has 28 pins! My point of stating all these, that it is unlikely for me to write anything unique about Venice. I was checking travel writer @gabrielatravels (she has 452 worldmappin posts by the way!); she alone has 10 posts on Venice, 2 on Murano, and 8 on Burano! By the way, Murano and Burano are two common day trips from Venice, and they are two islands in the Venetian Lagoon. Anyways, with all this stats the bar is set very high to write anything even remotely meaningful about Burano. That said, I will state my standard phrase again, I typically write for myself as this is my journal, so I am sure I am going to be doing a good job on that!
I loved taking this picture above. If you ever want to go at this exact spot, I will make it very easy for you. That link above that says Tre Ponti is a live google map link and will take you to the exact spot where I took the picture from. I was standing on that bridge facing south towards the lagoon. You can't get any more specific than that, eh?
The reason I wanted to be that specific, is because I think I want to replicate this picture over and over again, I hope! I hope to visit this beautiful island as many times as I can, perhaps in different seasons. It is easy to visit this island, and I will tell you exactly how (so that I can remember it myself exactly).
Going to Burano (is easy!)
First of all, you do not need guided tours here. Lots of the US tourists falls for this, and I wouldn't call it a 'trap', because the guided tours are nice and informative and typically great for the first timers. People from US typically book them online through Viator or Getmyguide, etc. They are typically $50 - $60 per person for a 'small group' of 20 people and they cover two islands Murano + Burano in the same day in about 5 hours by private boat. Although these tours are typically good and informative, but they are over-priced and doesn't give you enough time in either of the islands. You feel rushed if you take a guided tour, and you don't need rush while on vacation!
A much better way to do it on your own. Get a Veporetto pass, which is basically water bus and you will need it at Venice. People typically buy a day pass for 25 euros or 72 hours pass for 45 euros. There are various other combinations, including museums, and other attractions offers, including airport transfers. You can choose whatever you find useful. The point is, this pass will also take you to Murano and Burano!
I like their inactive map for navigation. It tells you which boat to take where and has a time table attached. The most direct one is route 12 from Fondamente Nove stop, that is limited stop route and goes straight to Murano-Mazzorbo-Torcello-Burano!
There you have it. This takes about 40 min to Burano from Venice, and hands down the best way to vist not only this island, but many others. Also this is a must have if you want to get all over Venice efficiently. This is what the locals use. Yes, it can get crowded, but they are frequent enough that you can always take the next one.
What to see in Burano?
Although many tour operator say, the main reason to visit Burano is to see the lace artisans, but it is not. Although it is true, but unless you are deeply interested in lace, the museum for lace is rather niche. To me, the main reason to visit this island is its colorful houses! They are spectacular to say the least.
Burano is a tiny island. You can walk every single street around the canals in a day. If you get tired of walking, there are numerous shops to get in and also numerous restaurants to stop and have a drink of wine and Cicchetti! Cicchetti are small, flavorful dishes, the Venetian equivalent of Spanish tapas, typically served in traditional bars called bacari, and enjoyed with wine or spritz. I will tell you more on Spritz on a proper venetian post later, but it is the most popular cocktail over there.
A spritz is an Italian wine-based cocktail, commonly served as an apéritif across Italy. It consists of Prosecco, Aperol (or Campari), digestive bitters, and soda water.
This is me having a salmon cicchetti with a glass of pinot grigio!
Ah! Bellisimo!
That is all that I can say!
Notice, the food is half eaten already! I am no food photographer, and I want to eat first and often forget to take picture! I hope you understand what I mean when you look at all the intagram photographers all over the place.
The interesting part that I can say about Burano is that people actually live there, and it is not just a crowded tourist trap. They go on walk the streets, knock on doors to visit friends. Life is simple and slow. Yes, there are some tourist, like me, and granted we are a bit of eyesoar, but there you have it. Hopefully we are contributing a bit to the economy!
I like this alley shot. There will be plenty in future Venice posts, but this one is bright and vibrant just like Burano.
As you can probably tell, we had a cloudy and rainy one, but that didn't hamper the spirit at all. When is rained we went inside the shops, and when it stopped we came out to enjoy the streets again!
Life can be simple, really!
2 pins on Murano, 8 on Burano, 5 on Torcello, and even more in Venice itself, ha! The funny thing is that I still have to write quite a few posts from that journey, lol.
Anyway, thanks for the heads up, it's an honor! I am happy you got to visit Venice, it has an energy apart that can't be compared with any other part of the globe in my opinion.
Yeah, no problem. When I go to a place I haven’t been I check the pins.
Yes. What I have seen in Venice, the vibe, the enchantment, it can’t be compared with anywhere else in the world.
I am Italian and I live a few hours from Venice, I have been there many times, and every time I am amazed. An incredible place
Ah! Nice to know.
I say this because I am surrounded by Italian friends :) Very close friends. So with all due respect, I can tell you that Italians are very opinionated :) Just like us Indians, and we both like to talk with our hands (perhaps the whole body!).
So when I mentioned my Italian friends that I am going to Venice and only Venice for the week and with kids, they all had many things to say! They say it strongly! Bless them! That is the only way to say, say it strong or don't say it at all!
They said, Venice is too small to be there for a week.
They were right about the size of course.
But I am having a time of my life here! I wish I have been here when I was 30 years younger. I agree with you 100% that it is an incredible place.
I will stick it to my friends, Pier Luigi (from Lake Como) and Raffa (from Ferrara)! :)
yes it's true, Venice is quite small, but there are so many things to see and, often, there is no need to see anything, you can simply walk randomly and you will find yourself in front of some small magical corner that you had not seen before.
Or some bar where you can drink wine and eat some cicchetto with "Baccalà"
But watch out for the pigeons, they are real bastards, last time one shit on my head!
you are so right about magical corners!
I can write about these corners for hours. The city is so beautiful it almost makes me cry, tears of joy!
like this corner for example!
My fav spot in the evenings!
https://maps.app.goo.gl/pv1t5RmHMAFQ7umz9
Bacaro Risorto!
It's pretty cool to see all the places people have been on worldmappin. I just wish more people knew about Hive to take advantage of it. This looks like a beautiful place!
Lot of original hive enthusiasts were from Europe so it is well pinned. Most of it is early days though.
Yes the place is indeed beautiful.
I've got places over here that I found I have pinned multiple times. Different areas, but same general location.
If you managed to get "cicchetti" you are definitely experiencing Venice at its full 😂
Venice is very close to Treviso where Prosecco is another great sparkling white wine that I definitely suggest you to taste.
Burano is very nice. I am italian and never been there but everyone speaks great of it
LOL! Thank you.
I had so much cicchetti at a local bar that they had to sent out an order for another fresh tray!
Yes, had plenty of Prosecco as well :)
This one is my absolute favorite
https://maps.app.goo.gl/9Yeah7TZsE5FzMrF7
It definitely seems yummy!
Ask if they have "Baccalà alla vicentina" or "Baccalà mantecato". It's codfish: in the first case cooked with milk and it loses his strong taste becoming much smoother and appreciable. In the second case, you better look for a red wine to pair it, as it's much much savory!
Woooww! Really close from Barcelona! Don't even bother being there and not reaching me! Take care and enjoy Mediterranean culture and food! #Vonak
lol! How is Venice close to Barcelona! :)
But don’t worry; next spring break I am planning is to Marbella, near there! Now that you can call close. Next year, March.
One of my pending ToDo's is how to begin travelling with my couple of daughters. As we have spoken b4, you've been an avid traveller and I was an avid traveller (maybe not so avid today...) But I've got in my plan, teach them that life is just lived once, and knowing different people and places from all over the workd is da best way to learn.
Have u ever been before to a Mediterranean Country. We've got strong roots from the grandma's cooks n dishes (There's so much common with Portugal-Spain-Italy-Greece...)
BTW the best Ham is ours!
I love Greece. The islands. My daughters love Santorini and Mykonos. We have been there many times
Wow! Santorini's Caldera is just boom! Been there when I was single and I will bring my family for sure! Have a great flyback!
This is my last shot of getting out of Venice. We decided to travel just with backpacks. Girls totally raised up to the challenge. They even did their fair share of shopping! :)
but you're here in Italy fantastic!
Be careful at the Rialto Bridge!!
if you pass through Rome I'll be your Cicerone
What happens at Rialto Bridge? Last few days I crossed it numerous times:)
I made a mistake, I was referring to the Calatrava bridge!
It is the bridge in Italy where the greatest number of people fall!
Ah! Okay. Now it makes sense.
XD
Burano is really something special. Maaan, I am still mad… I accidentally deleted all my photos of those houses 😒 enjoy 💪
A ha! A rare comment! ;)
Well at least you are not very far. It’s a driving distance for you isn’t it or a train ride?
From my home town, it is around 5 hours by car. Soooo, maybe in a few years, I'm going back to retake photos 😂
I went to university in Venice for at least three years and I've never been to Burano or Murano 🙈 shame on me ahahah
Now that is unusual!!
Well, when you're too used to something you lose interest. For you Venice is an amazing place to visit. For me is just the place I had to go everyday to study
I have rarely read or seen anything about this place, so I read your post and continued with the rest of the hiver's posts.
The houses are beautiful with those colors that stand out even more on a cloudy day.
You can add "Travel Blogger" to your description; I loved the post with all the recommendations.
I was going to ask about the spritz, but I think I'll wait for future posts in Venice.
But I do have a question: are you a souvenir person? If so, what would be the typical souvenir in Burano?
LOL. I am no travel blogger. I just travel :)
this is Spritz, a venetian classic.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Spritz_(cocktail)
I am not a souvenir person, but my wife and kids are! Burano souvenir will be a Lace dress or a decorative wall hanging.
Beautiful pictures! Very bright colors! It has been a long while since I was in Venice, I believe it was 2002 that I was there for a friend's wedding.
I can't believe this was my first time! I should have been here years ago.
I like the different building colors. The place just looks awesome. Cicchetti with wine, never had Cicchetti before so something to look forward to. Definitely worth traveling to
Well I certainly enjoyed my time there
You travel a lot 😍, nice quality and colorful photo's
I do. Part of it is work, part of it is I love to travel
It seems that your activities in Burano city are really fun, there are some unique moments. I really like some of the pictures you shared. I hope you have a nice day 😘
Its hardly a city, a tiny island village is what I like to call it probably. Thank you.
Oh I thought it was a city, the village is cool huh
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Really amazing and informative blog 👍 😀
I saw some very interesting pictures my friend
Very beautiful place, look at some buildings with very interesting colors, it's very entertaining my friend❤️
Burano it's magnificent I went there many years ago and I fall in love but we'll all the lagoon it's a amazing and charming I understand why people figh for it for decades.
People fought over the lagoon because of its strategic importance
A delicious post to take a look at a bit of Murano!
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I was telling my kids that if I buy a house I will paint it all black. These houses are stunning to looked at.
Cuántos colores!!!
Nice trip @azircon, you know what a spectacular color design and architecture the pink house presents. 🤩 it is well original, it sure is tradition in the country these colorful homes.
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Looks like you're enjoying yourself! Have you been to the glass-blowers yet? I found those quite fascinating. I don't recall where it was, just that we took one of the boat-busses there.
That's the one! I really liked that part of Venice, especially the ones that do those very small and colorful glass items. Couldn't wrap my head around how they get to that precision - but then again, I'm quite clumsy :-D
This place resembles Curacao, how beautiful is Italy. @azircon
Looks like a great place to unwind. I have not been to that part of the world, but would love to check it put. Small cafes are my jam I'd love to just sit and drink a coffee to take in the locals.