Pellestrina Barrier Island

What makes this place unique

About

Located at the southern end of the lagoon, Pellestrina is another narrow, entirely flat coastal barrier plain in Venice.

Terrain, waters and landscape

Landscape

Pellestrina is a low-lying sandy plain protecting the southern basin of Venice. Known for its coastal defenses that shield this part of Italia from storms, its geographical layout can be found on the Map.

Practical notes before you go

Visit

Type: Plain
Tip: Use the map to plan your route and nearby stops.

Related places around here

Nearby

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Plain

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Plain

Lido Sandbar

The Lido is a long, flat natural sandbar plain protecting the lagoon of Venice from the open Adriatic Sea.

River

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River

Grand Canal

The Grand Canal is the major water corridor in Venice , forming a natural S-shaped channel that splits the historic center. It is essential for navigation.

Sea

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Sea

Venetian Lagoon

The Venetian Lagoon is an enclosed bay of the Adriatic Sea that surrounds Venice , creating a unique coastal marine environment.

Plateau

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Plateau

Sant'Erasmo Mudflats

Formed by elevated lagoon beds, the Sant'Erasmo mudflats function as a unique agricultural low plateau within Venice .

Forest

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Forest

Caroman Nature Reserve Forest

Located at the northern tip of Pellestrina, this reserve hosts a rare coastal pine forest within the boundaries of Venice .

Canyons

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Canyons

Canale dei Marani Depression

A deep underwater depression and natural trench carved by tidal currents in the northern lagoon of Venice .

Stream

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Stream

Giudecca Canal

The Giudecca Canal is a major water channel separating the main islands of Venice from the island of Giudecca.