Albarella island in Italy – a place to live in comfort and harmony with nature

Albarella island in Italy – a place to live in comfort and harmony with nature

An island of white linden can be found in Rovigo province and is to the south from Venice. The island itself is situated on the territory on the Po Delta Biosphere Reserve. It name derives from the Latin phrase "Populus Alba" (a white linden). Plenty of these trees can be found on its territory.

Isola Albarella is a private island, one can't simply drive here. The territory of this island is on private property. Since 1988, one third of the island belongs to the Marcegaglia family and is a part of the Marcegaglia Tourism group.

In order to be authorized to enter the territory of the island, each tourist should obtain a special pass.

Despite this little complication, the resort is attractive for visitors: people come here to enjoy the local atmosphere, rich nature, warm water if the Adriatic Sea and a well-developed infrastructure for unforgettable rest.

Infrastructure

Despite its small size, the island can offer tourists and local citizens plenty of options for accommodating and resting:

• Two hotels (3-star and 4-star), villas, residences;
• Bars, restaurants, night clubs, discotheques;
• Food stores and supermarkets;
• Bank;
• Pharmacies, first aid and ambulance;
• Fishing point;
• Sailing point;
• Tourist office with the organization of excursions.

Restaurants and bars

The most famous and popular pizzeria on the island is Centro Sportivo — a great place for lovers of panoramic views on the sea.

Apart from this place, tourists can discover the true taste of Italy in the following restaurants and bars: La Barca, Casonetto di Valle, La Palacana, Caffe Veneto. The best dishes to order here are seafood, pasta, pizza, and don't forget about a glass of Merlo or Cabernet.

Sport

Active entertainments are the local specialty of the island. Moreover, driving in cars and motorbikes is limited here. First of all, cyclists are in favor.

Apart from that, there are plenty of opportunities to people who prefer different kinds of sporting activities:

• Sports center, swimming pools complex;
• Discotheque on the beach;
• Riding arena;
• A picturesque golf field;
• Fields for mini football;
• Archery range;
• Tennis courts;
• "Path of health", a hiking trail of 2 kilometers (1,25 miles) length;
• Fishing in the open sea.

Nature

While building hotels and houses on the territory of the island, people tried to preserve the balance between human necessities and rich nature.

As a result, most parts of the island remained untouched. Visitors can still see gazelles, fallow deer, deer, hares in their natural habitat, among the greens of Mediterranean plants.

Peace and quiet when resting in nature is the most important detail that makes this resort attractive.

Beaches

Beach rest is an inseparable part of any vacation at the Adriatic Sea resorts. Albarella Island offers tourists several beaches, both free and paid. They differ in the coastal water levels and in the equipment – sunbeds, umbrellas and booths. In any case, warm sand and pleasant sea are always ready to welcome its guests.

Vacationing with children

The mild climate, great ecological state and calm atmosphere of the island luring visitors to spend their family vacation in this place.

There are hotel entertainers ready to play with small tourists on the island. Children can go to swimming polls designed for them (they are shallow). There’s also an opportunity to visit a mini Zoo or go to a children club.

Excursions

There aren’t any remarkable sights on Albarella island. However, a convenient location allows you to stay on the island and perform daily trips to the nearest cities and towns.

If you’re looking for new emotions during your vacation, pay attention to these popular destinations:

• Verona — a city of lovers, where you can see Juliette’s house;
• Padua — an amazing town with one of the most ancient universities;
• The Po Delta Biosphere Reserve;
• Chioggia fish market;
• Venice — a romantic city of canals;
• Rovigo — a historical heart of the province.

How to reach Arabella island

Albarella is connected with the mainland by the road, so travelers can use cars or buses to reach the island. If you prefer traveling with comfort, book a transfer to Albarella.

The closest airport to Albarella is Marco Polo in Venice. It’s about 85 kilometers (~53 miles) away from the island. The closest railway station is Rosolina.

If you want to arrive with luxury, there’s a helipad for a private helicopter on the territory of the island.