Venice is one of those magic cities that shoot your heart strings. With brilliant sunsets along the big canal, incredible architecture and alleys to get lost wonderfully, Venice gives us much more than we could never in return. But there are various things in progress to help protect this emblematic city. And you can also do your part by choosing to travel in a responsible manner.
* The 60,000 daily tourists in Venice eclipse the permanent residence of 55,000 * *
I love Venice and I even wrote about my love story with her here. And even if I had the chance to visit three times, it scares me to think that with the growing number of visitors, it could be serious. So, I encourage you to do your part the next time you visit and you are a responsible travel steward. With these six simple ways to reduce your footprint in Venice, we can hope that this enchanting floating city will last longer.
1. Pick up your bag
Travels responsible in Venice can be as easy as collecting your bag while traveling on Venice bridges. The constant roll of the suitcases of tourists at the top and on these old and delicate bridges is wreaking havoc and causes irreparable damage.
2. Use public water
With the horrible plastic waste, the water bottles create around the world, invest in a good bottle of reusable water, even for your trips. Did you know that there are a lot of places where you can recharge your bottle in Venice? More than 100 fountains can be found around Venice which offer fresh, safe and good water to drink and reduces purchases of plastic water bottles.
3. Eat local
Venice has many options where you can dine on organic or zero miles. What is zero miles food? It is food cultivated locally and delivered by boat. In addition, it is cultivated by non -intensive methods and without using chemicals. Whether you are looking for a restaurant, a producer market or a grocer, reduce your footprint in Venice by eating locally.
4. Walk everywhere
Traveling by public transport is one of the ways to reduce your footprint in the world. But it’s so easy to do in Venice. With the Vaporetto system, it is easy to maneuver in the floating city. But don’t forget, Venice is linked together by hundreds of bridges. Having the ideal way to explore Venice and completely reduce your footprint. In addition, walking along its narrow passages and getting lost is the best way to discover this magical city.
5. Buy local memories
The purchase of locally manufactured memories is something to keep in mind wherever you travel. Venice has many options to buy souvenirs, literally at every street corner. But the truth is that many of these “Venice” memories are not even Venice at all. But rather the mass produced elsewhere. Instead, try to buy souvenirs from local craftsmen. Glass blowers, painters, carnival masks manufacturers and local jewelers all have stores, and there are even workshops where you can look at it. The waiting period has even set up a practical guide to the best souvenir stores in Venice.
6. Explore further
Each first visitor in Venice has two main stops in mind, St. Mark’s Square and the Rialto bridge. And in turn, these areas are always congested. But there is so much more in Venice than its main attractions. Did you know that Venice has more than 30 parks? You can even go to the continent and hike through one of the large Venice parks. I consider that one of the best things to do in Venice is to simply wander in its alleys in search of hidden jewels. And ensuring that you explore further, you help reduce your footprint by avoiding these high traffic areas.
The Venice tourist site can help you find other jewels to explore with its Fuoriotta card. Fuoriotta means detour, and this card will help you choose responsible trips, environmentally friendly and ethical by taking yourself to places not on the radar of the average tourist. The card shows where to find fountains to drink from Venice, where to find organic and zero miles, where to buy items, parks, and more “made in Venice”.
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