🇮🇹 The Ultimate Venice Guide: Local-Approved Main Island Route

Venice is perfect for solo trips! Ideal for European students/workers looking for a weekend getaway. 🏨 Accommodation: Albergo Marin Located near Venezia Santa Lucia Station (main island entrance). Price: ~£80/night (early February weekend). Pro tip: Hotels on the opposite side of the station are cheaper! 🗺️ Main Island Route 💖 Pink Route (Full-Day Outer Loop) Covers all major sights + spots: 🍦 Gelato: SUSO (pistachio + matcha!), Gelateria Gallonetto (coffee flavor + cones). 🍰 Desserts: Paste&Paste, I Tre Mercanti (tiramisu). Green zone 💚 = Foodie heaven! 💛 Yellow Route (Half-Day Inner Loop) Explore hidden shops & alleys: 🛍️ Vintageria Venezia (best vintage store on the island!). 💙 Blue Route (Boat Line 🚢) From St. Mark’s Square/Santa Maria della Salute, take a vaporetto (€10) back to the station. Then explore the yellow route! 🍽️ Local Food Recs Pasta 🍝: Bacaro Quebrado Pizza 🍕: Birraria La Corte (Sicilian & Neapolitan styles!) Seafood 🦑: Trefanti Cafés ☕: Majer: Pistachio mini-tarts & coconut pastries! Pasticceria Dal Mas: Traditional sweets (locals love it). Torrefazione Cannaregio: Friend’s top pick (closed when I went 😢). 🛒 Supermarket Gem DESPAR Teatro Italia (a theater-turned-grocery store!). Must-try: Müller’s pistachio mousse (Italy-exclusive!). ✈️ Airport Transport From Piazzale Roma, take ATVO buses to: Venice Airport Treviso Airport #Italy #Venice #TravelGuide #SoloTrip #FoodieHeaven #GelatoLover