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Boschettona Beach—also known as Paduan Beach—is a stretch of lagoon located in the municipality of Codevigo, and is the only stretch of coast still suitable for swimming in the province of Padua.

Great for a break

Many embankments and roads with little traffic

One of the major projects completed during the Fascist era is the Sottomarina Dam, which, together with the Ca' Roman Dam built a few years earlier, completes the mouth of the Port of Chioggia. Construction began in the years following the First World War. Like the Murazzi (sea walls), the dam was constructed of brick and boulders of local Istrian stone and, in addition to finally completing the entrance to the Port of Chioggia, also allowed for a further expansion of the beach. The inauguration, as mentioned, took place in the midst of the Fascist regime on April 28, 1935, in the presence of the Duke of Aosta. The dam was immediately embraced by the local population, especially the residents of Sottomarina, a popular destination for their walks, so much so that many refer to it as "Sailors' Square." Text / Source: Lidi di Chioggia https://www.lididichioggia.it/la-diga-murazzi/

The Dam and the Walls, Sottomarina The Dam and the Walls The Walls are Istrian stone walls built by the Republic of Venice starting in the late 18th century to protect the inhabited centers of the lagoon from marine erosion. They are divided into three sections: one on the island of Lido, a second on the island of Pellestrina as far as Cà Roman, and a third along the coast of Sottomarina, running from Forte San Felice to the center of Sottomarina at a height of approximately 1200 meters. The famous War of Chioggia led to the complete destruction of Sottomarina, which became an uninhabited area, exposed to the sea without any protection and subject to frequent flooding. Reconstruction, which included the construction of the Walls, did not begin until 1600. The Walls along Via San Felice were more than 5 kilometers long and over 300 meters wide. They were built from square stones, primarily Istrian stone, erected on stilts extending to the Pellestrina coast and, of course, the Sottomarina coast. Initially, given the scale of the project and the lack of adequate equipment, construction seemed impossible, so it took thirty-eight years to complete in 1770. Legend has it that the inscription "Ausu romano, aere veneto" (With Roman boldness, with Venetian money) was already in place. The inscription is still visible when passing by on the Chioggia-Pellestrina vaporetto. The Murazzi ceased to function between the late 19th and early 20th centuries when the receding sea revealed an unexpected beach, thus forming a symbolic dividing line between "old" and "new" Sottomarina. Today, the Murazzi di Sottomarina are located about one kilometer from the sea: this has allowed for a large-scale revival of coastal tourism. The Murazzo now connects the entire Venetian coast, especially the outer islands, like a cordon, leaving only the three bays open, thus preserving the lagoon's waters. Text / Source: Lidi di Chioggia https://www.lididichioggia.it/la-diga-murazzi/

Getting to the Casone Rosso on Via Fiumicello is easy, as it's just a short walk from the center of Piove di Sacco. More specifically, the Casone Rosso is located in Corte, one of the hamlets of Piove di Sacco. It was built in 1800 and was inhabited by one family until the early 1990s. Since 1993, it has been open to visitors only, following a careful renovation following a fire in 1993. The reconstruction was carried out meticulously, taking into account the original features of the structure, respecting the distinctive features of the original typology and the materials used. This modestly sized dwelling has a characteristic thatched roof and, after the last restoration in 1998, its exterior plaster was made with red clay, although the original structure was pink; this is precisely why it's called the Casone Rosso. Before the renovation, the Casone had only four original rooms; As was common at the time, there was a kitchen, a storage room, and two bedrooms. In 1975, the decision was made to expand the Casone, adding additional rooms. To keep the rooms warm in the winter and cool in the summer, the windows were small. Surrounding the Casone is a very characteristic and original garden, featuring benches and other tools typical of rural and peasant life of the past. https://saccisica.it/item/casone-rosa-di-via-fiumicello-attuale-casone-rosso/

Second Casone of the ring.

Boschettona Beach is the only beach in the Province of Padua and remains a destination for sports and nature enthusiasts thanks to its unique characteristics. Kitesurfers will appreciate the strong and constant wind throughout the year. Cyclists, and especially mountain bikers, will appreciate the surrounding areas, the well-trodden roads that transform into challenging dirt tracks in the winter. Nature lovers will admire the lagoon landscape, the characteristic "stravedamento" on dry, sunny days, and the absolutely unique flora and fauna. https://saccisica.it/item/spiaggia-della-boschettona/