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Venice in times of Corona<\/strong>, what does it look like?<\/p><\/h2>\n\n

Last week (mid-July 2020) we went to Venice<\/strong><\/a> for a few days, some might wonder why right now? We have consciously chosen to visit Venice<\/strong> again while it is still quiet, due to the Corona measures<\/strong>. You read many stories in the newspapers and on social media about whether it is safe to go on vacation at all, so I would like to share our experiences.<\/span><\/p><\/p>\n\n

The motorcycle ride to Venice<\/h2>\n\n
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We set out in the morning from our home, near Como, on the Ducati<\/strong>. The weather was lovely, about 27 degrees and sunny. Our first stage took us via Lecco, Bergamo and Iseo<\/strong> to the Coco Beach Club<\/strong><\/a> in Lido di Lonate<\/strong>. We followed the beautiful winding back roads and then we enjoyed a quiet lunch on Lake Garda<\/strong>. The Coco Beach Club<\/strong> looked nice and the food was fine. It was not too crowdes here and the people kept enough distance. Once at the table or on your lounger, you can take off the mask<\/strong> again.<\/span><\/p><\/p>\n\n

After lunch we drove on to Verona<\/strong> via the back roads. The first part was very beautiful, still along Lake Garda, but after that it was less fun with a lot of industry, roundabouts and 32 degrees. So we decided to take the Toll Road from Verona to Venice<\/strong>.<\/span><\/p><\/p>\n\n

Arrival in Venice<\/h2>\n\n
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You probably know that Venice is car and motorcycle free<\/strong>, so when we arrived we left the motorcycle in one of the parking garages. From there you can walk to the boarding point of the Vaporetto<\/strong><\/a>, the bus on the water, which takes you to the city in no time. A face mask<\/strong> is mandatory on the boat. Once you get out near your hotel, the search starts haha. The streets are very narrow and crisscross each other and the city is spread over different islands.<\/p><\/p>\n\n

Due to the narrow streets, the GPS reception of the telephone is very poor and the hotels are not signposted on the corners of the streets. I therefore advise you to plan the route well<\/strong> in advance and to put the maps.me<\/strong><\/a> app on your phone. This app still displayed the position fairly accurately.<\/span><\/p><\/p>\n\n

My opinion of Venice in times of Corona<\/h2>\n\n

Then my opinion<\/strong> about whether it is safe to go to Venice in times of Corona<\/strong>. In Venice<\/strong> it was already quite busy, not like normal of course, but because of the narrow streets it was sometimes quite difficult<\/strong> to keep enough distance<\/strong>. So it is up to you, how much patience<\/strong> do you have and \/ or do you put on a face mask<\/strong>? Of course you can also avoid the narrowest streets. It was absolutely no problem on the squares and the quays and we were able to enjoy all the beautiful sights without crowds. I personally would not pass up this opportunity because before you know it, the city will be flooded again with tourists from all over the world. In my opinion<\/strong> it is safe<\/strong> to visit Venice<\/strong>.<\/span><\/p><\/p>\n\n

Tips for your visit<\/h2>\n\n
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Tips for a visit to Venice: <\/strong>there are of course the San Marco Square<\/strong><\/a> (the museums were still closed), the nice shops<\/strong>, the many churches<\/strong>, the delicious food<\/strong> and the special people who walk around. A romantic trip in the Gondola<\/strong> should not be missed of course. De Gondelero told us there was about 20% of the normal number of tourists at the time. Be sure to also visit Burano<\/strong><\/a> and Murano<\/strong><\/a>, two islands near Venice<\/strong> that are famous for their glassware.<\/span><\/p><\/p>\n\n