Eraclea

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Location: Metropolitan City of Venice

Capital city: Eraclea

Elevation above the sea: 2 m

Shares border with: Jesolo, San Stino di Livenza, Caorle, San Donà di Piave, Torre di Mosto

Website: https://comune.eraclea.ve.it

GPS coordinates: 45.58333,12.68333

Latest update: December 14, 2025 07:16