Eraclea, Coastal commune in Metropolitan City of Venice, Italy
Description
Eraclea is a small coastal commune on the Adriatic Sea with a six-kilometer beach bordered by dense pine forest. Behind the shore lies the Laguna del Mort, a shallow natural area with a sandy bottom shaped by nature.
History
The settlement was an important center until 742 AD before being abandoned due to flooding and health issues. The region lost its political importance but later developed into a coastal village with strong ties to the sea.
Culture
The community keeps its ties to fishing and farming visible in local markets where residents sell traditional regional products. You can see how people here still work with the sea and land, shaping daily life.
Practical
Visitors can reach the village by bus from Venice Marco Polo Airport or by train to the nearby San Donà di Piave station. The area is easy to access and works well for day trips from Venice.
Did you know?
The Laguna del Mort was created in 1935 when the Piave River overflowed its banks, and it now holds many marine organisms in its shallow sandy waters. This natural event created a habitat that visitors rarely expect to find here.
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