Giugno 2022 - numero 6

A TASTE OF THE SEA...

The sea is opening this month of June in Venice. Its breeze and its scent from the neighbouring Lido Beach are announcing summer, the season dedicated par excellence to holidays, leisure and nature. From the bathing season, officially open from the first of June in what is widely considered as one of the most beautiful beaches of the Adriatic, to the basins at the ancient Arsenal, where the longing for the sea is felt on at least an equal level. Here, amongst the fascination of waters surrounded by the walls which protected the Serene Republic's mighty naval industry over the centuries, the Venice Boat Show has opened in these days. As one of the top international trade-fair events dedicated to pleasure boating, it offers enthusiasts, and not only, an opportunity for entering this spectacular venue to discover the latest shipbuilding novelties presented in over a kilometre of docks, but also exhibition spaces and themed areas laid out over more than 30,000 square metres, as well as trials in the water, presentations, entertainment and shows... The sea again (although in this case we ought to be speaking of the lagoon) and further enthusiasm, for oars this time. On Sunday 5 June, the absolute star is the Vogalonga, a unique event known throughout the world as the lagoon marathon. As an act of love for Venice and the water which gave life to this city, the Vogalonga has been capable over time of preserving those values inspiring its own birth, and due to which it is today an undisputed symbol: a respect for the city, its islands and its lagoon, and protection of the environment which encircles them.