| 
Along the Adriatic coast of the Veneto region from Venice, the ancient seaside town of Caorle lies between the Livenza and Lememe estuaries. A lovely little town, its 'centro storico' is built along Venetian lines. So we have 'calli' and 'campielli', gaily coloured houses and even a little lagoon (the Caprulan Lagoon) with the traditional 'casoni' huts where the fishermen would overwinter. Many of these have now been converted into holiday accommodation, and little Caorle does get very popular in the summer. A charming little spot, with less razzle dazzle than many of the Adriatic resorts, though it has some excellent bars and restaurants, and some very good sporting facilities, swimming, gyms and the like. The 18km of sandy beach is divided into two: Levante and Ponente. And the lagoon is a lovely spot for seeing the unspoiled coastal Veneto, a haven for wildlife. Sights in the town include the rather lovely church of the Blessed Virgin of the Angel, sat on a little headland poking out into the Adriatic. Repeatedly washed away in olden times, the church was entirely rebuilt in the 18th century. Caorle's St Stephen's Cathedral is a remarkable blend of the Romanesque and Byzantine-Ravenna styles. Within there are some superb paintings of the Venetian School, including 'The Last Supper' by Lazzarini, but perhaps the most remarkable aspect is the circular bell tower, rising 48 metres. There is a museum attached to the cathedral.
To the left you'll find a selection of hotels, to get you in the mood
- see also our full listings of Caorle hotels.
|
