When we booked the flights to Venice, it just didn’t click that we were going to be there slap bang in the middle of the annual Carnevale. This caused a mild panic as we thought accommodation would be astronomical, but we were able to book again at the beautiful hotel we’d stayed in, in December – Ca’Amadi. The price was more expensive than in December, but bearing in mind the Carnival was on and we were staying two nights this time, we felt €320 wasn’t overly prohibitive. But anyway, we had a Carnival to investigate, and it’s no exaggeration to say, our minds were well and truly blown. It just became so normal to turn a corner and Casanova and his entourage were walking towards you. It was amazing to see people going about their normal business – shopping, dog walking, chatting, promenading – and yet dressed up in the most magnificent costumes I’ve ever seen…
As well as the incredible spectacles witnessed as above, also chanced upon outdoor theatre and opera in Piazza San Marco. All free. Just the best couple of days we’ve ever spent 🙂
The dates for next year’s Carnevale are 27th January – 13th February. A limited programme of events has already been released here. You’ve got plenty of notice to book flights & accommodation – and we promise, if you’ve not experienced it before, you will never forget it!
