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Sant'Erasmo
Day trip to Sant'Erasmo is worthwhile: 4–6 h total, includes vaporetto ride (≈30 min) and walking the island.
Sant'Erasmo is a quiet agricultural island in the Venetian Lagoon, reachable by hourly vaporetto from Venice. Its main draws are historic forts, the Church of Cristo Re, artichoke festivals and coastal walks. A single day covers the vaporetto round‑trip, a walk to the Massimiliana tower and a visit to the convent, with time for a snack at the village square.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- EUR
- Best months
- May–Oct
- avoid Winter (limited vaporetto service)
- Airports
- VCE · TSF
- Nights
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- Europe ↗On the first Schengen entry since EES began, non-EU travellers give four fingerprints and a face photo at the border instead of a passport stamp; there is nothing to apply for or pay in advance.
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- Italy ↗Historic centres are ZTL limited-traffic zones: cameras fine any unauthorised car that enters, often months later through the hire company. Park outside and walk in.
- Italy ↗Regional train tickets bought on paper must be validated in the machine on the platform before boarding; digital tickets carry a time and need no stamping.
- Italy ↗Venice charges day-visitors an access fee on selected peak days; check the city's official site if you are not sleeping there.
Entry rules depend on your passport. Full visa guide
What is in this basic guide9 covered · 4 not yet ▾
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- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Emergency numbers for Sant'Erasmo112 ▾
Tap a number to call from your phone. These are the numbers listed in this guide; a row marked check has not been verified.
EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Sant'Erasmo, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?Currency is the euro (EUR, €).Italy-wide
- SIM or eSIMTIM, Vodafone, WindTre and Iliad sell prepaid SIMs in shops and at airports; a passport and an Italian tax code (codice fiscale…Italy-wide
- Tap waterTap water is safe unless signed otherwise; Rome's nasoni fountains run all day.Italy-wide
- TippingRestaurant: Coperto or service may already be on the bill; leave €1–2 (≈ US$2–3) a person or round up for good service.Italy-wide
- Plugs & powerSockets C/F/L. US/Canada (A/B): adapter · UK/Ireland (G): adapter · Australia/NZ (I): adapter. 230 V: US 120 V-only devices (hair dryers) need a converter; most chargers are dual-voltage.Italy-wide
- SafetySant'Erasmo is low‑risk; main safety concerns are heat in summer and limited services—carry water and a phone charger.
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- RestroomsFew public toilets; use bars (buy a coffee), museums and stations, where some charge €1 (≈ US$2).Italy-wide
- Emergency numbers112 police · 115 fire and ambulance (not 911, 999 or 000)
- Sundays & holidaysMany state museums close on Monday; the Vatican Museums close on most Sundays.Italy-wide
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportVCE Venice Marco Polo Airport (Take the Alilaguna water bus or a bus to Piazzale Roma, then vaporetto line 13 from Fondamente Nove…
- Getting aroundVaporetto line 13 runs hourly day and night from Venice (Fondamente Nuove), Murano and Cavallino Treporti (≈30 min).
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- CoffeeCoffee at a café€1–2 (≈ US$2–3)
- Street or quick mealSnack (artichoke fritters)€2–4 (≈ US$3–5)
- Budget bedHotel room (double), a night, per room€80 (≈ US$95)
- Mid-range bedHotel room (double), a night, per room€120 (≈ US$140)
- High-end bedHotel room (double), a night, per room€200 (≈ US$250)
A day, not counting the bed: Budget €20 (≈ US$25) · Mid €35 (≈ US$45) · High €60 (≈ US$70)
Local prices, with USD next to them (rates 2026-09 (approximate); change it in the header). Ranges are desk estimates: check locally. Every price and the budget calculator →
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works
Decide
What it is known for, and when the weather works
At a glance
What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.
- Airports
- VCE Venice Marco Polo Airport (Take the Alilaguna water bus or a bus to Piazzale Roma, then vaporetto line 13 from Fondamente Nove; about 1.5 h total.) · TSF Treviso Airport (Bus to Venice Piazzale Roma, then vaporetto line 13 from Fondamente Nove; about 2 h total.)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
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7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C)
Feb
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8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
Mar
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13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
Apr
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18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
May
Best
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
Jun
Best
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
Jul
Best
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Aug
Best
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Sep
Best
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
Oct
Best
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
Nov
not flagged
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
Dec
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9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
Best: May–Oct. Month by month →
Warmest Jul (31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)), coolest Jan (0°C (32°F)32°F (0°C) low), wettest Jan (8 rain days), driest Jul (4). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Sant'Erasmo: next 7 days
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Forecast: Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0), model data for this point.
Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C)
0°C (32°F)32°F (0°C)
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Feb
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
1°C (34°F)34°F (1°C)
7 rd
Mar
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C)
6 rd
Apr
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
5 rd
May
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
5 rd
Jun
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
5 rd
Jul
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
4 rd
Aug
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
4 rd
Sep
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
5 rd
Oct
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
6 rd
Nov
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
7 rd
Dec
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
2°C (36°F)36°F (2°C)
8 rd
High / low, both scales · rd = rain days
Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
Vaporetto line 13 runs hourly day and night from Venice (Fondamente Nuove), Murano and Cavallino Treporti (≈30 min). On‑island paths are walkable; a bike can be hired at the hotel.
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Massimiliana tower
goDoor to door: ≈45 min round‑trip
Vaporetto to Sant'Erasmo Punta Vela stop, then 10‑min walk
Historic tower with views; open free.
Church of Cristo Re
goDoor to door: ≈30 min round‑trip
Vaporetto to Sant'Erasmo Chiesa stop, 5‑min walk
1900s church with Tintoretto‑school artwork.
Convento di S.Francesco del Deserto
goDoor to door: ≈1 h round‑trip
Vaporetto to Capannone stop, then 15‑min walk
Franciscan convent, donation‑based entry.
Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
Il lato azzurro
Only hotel on the island; single €55, double €80, includes breakfast.
PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
- €30–50 (≈ US$35–60) excl. bed
- Mid
- €60–90 (≈ US$70–110) excl. bed
Trip budget
| Hotel room (double)1 × 1 night × €80 | €80 |
| Food, local transport, entries1 × 1 day × €20 | €20 |
| 24‑hour vaporetto ticket1 × €20 · check | €20 |
| Bike hire (half‑day)1 × €15 · check | €15 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | €14 |
| Trip total≈ €149 per person per day, bed included | €149≈ US$180 |
Includes breakfast
2026 estimate; flights excluded. Your choices stay in this browser.
Prices of common things
| Coffee at a café | €1–2 (≈ US$2–3) |
| Snack (artichoke fritters) | €2–4 (≈ US$3–5) |
| Vaporetto 30‑min ridecheck | €7.50 (≈ US$9) |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Check vaporetto schedule for late returns; last boats around midnight.
- No shops for water or supplies; bring your own.
- Festival dates may affect crowd levels; verify dates before travel.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 112
- Fire and ambulance
- 115
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Emergency
- Police112
- Fire and ambulance115
Embassy
US consulate in Venice (check address); other embassies in Rome.
My embassy: —
Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Venice → Sant'Erasmo (vaporetto line 13): ≈ €7.50, 30 min (check)
Say or show
- Scusi — Excuse me / Sorry (skoo-zee)
- Grazie — Thank you (graht-see-eh)
- Quanto costa? — How much is it? (kwahn-toh koh-sta)
- Dove è il bagno? — Where is the bathroom? (doh-veh eh eel bah-nyoh)
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
Not a trip line yet
This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Sant'Erasmo. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: May–Oct · avoid Winter (limited vaporetto service) · month by month →
- 2 airports and 1 area to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 2 bands
- 3 day-trips, door to door
- 3 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Buy a 24‑hour vaporetto ticket (≈€20) for flexible island hopping.
- Consider a bike hire from Il lato azzurro for faster exploration.
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