Rosolina Mare is the relaxed beach resort of the Veneto’s Po Delta, where pine forests meet long ribbons of pale sand and the Adriatic rolls in gentle waves. Purpose‑built in the 1960s at the mouth of the Po, the town sits beside lagoons rich in birdlife and traditional fishing huts, offering an Italy that’s equal parts seaside holiday and slow‑nature escape.

Beyond the beach, the Parco Regionale Veneto del Delta del Po protects marshes, canals, and dunes that shelter herons, flamingos, and egrets. Wooden boardwalks in the Porto Caleri Botanical Garden let you cross from pinewood to dunes to beach in minutes, while flat cycling paths trace old embankments called valli. Just north, Chioggia—“Little Venice”—brims with boats, bridges, and a brilliant morning fish market.

This 7‑day Rosolina Mare itinerary blends laid‑back beach time with nature tours, cycling, and easy day trips to Chioggia and Venice. Expect excellent seafood (think clams from the Scardovari lagoon), mellow evenings for aperitivo, and family‑friendly comforts. Summer is peak season; spring and early fall bring milder weather, migrating birds, and fewer crowds.

Rosolina Mare

Rosolina Mare is compact and walkable, centered on tree‑lined avenues like Viale dei Pini with cafés, gelaterie, and seasonal beach clubs. The main beach is sandy and shallow—ideal for children—while nearby lagoons offer kayak and SUP routes with zero swell. Evenings are for gelato strolls and spritzes as the sky turns apricot.

• Top sights and activities: Rosolina Mare Beach; Porto Caleri Botanical Garden boardwalks; Po Delta boat tours (from Porto Tolle/Scardovari); cycling the Via delle Valli; sunset on the pier; day trips to Chioggia, Pellestrina, and Venice.
• Where to stay: Seafront apartments and family aparthotels dominate. Browse beachfront condos and pinewood cottages on VRBO Rosolina Mare or compare pool hotels and resorts on Hotels.com Rosolina Mare. In July–August, book 6–10 weeks ahead.
• Getting there: Fly into Venice (VCE) or Treviso (TSF). Compare European flights on Omio (flights). From VCE, driving is ~1 hr 20 min; public transport takes ~2–2.5 hrs via bus/train + bus. Check regional trains and buses on Omio (trains) and Omio (buses). Typical costs: €12–€25 per person by public transport.
• Food focus: Try spaghetti alle vongole with local Scardovari clams, mixed fried Adriatic fish (frittura mista), cuttlefish in its ink, and spritzes with Venetian cicchetti. For beachside lunches, many stabilimenti (beach clubs) serve fresh seafood and salads.
• Good to know: Many venues are seasonal (May–Sept) and close mid‑afternoon. Carry mosquito repellent for delta wetlands. Beach clubs rent loungers/umbrellas; free stretches exist near the dunes.

Day 1: Arrival, First Dip, and Sunset Spritz

Morning: Travel to Rosolina Mare. If you land in Venice before noon, a rental car speeds things up (A57 to SS309 “Romea”). Otherwise, plan ~2–2.5 hours by regional train/bus via Chioggia or Adria; check Omio and Omio for current timetables.

Afternoon: Check in and hit the sand for a decompressing swim. Stroll the waterfront promenade shaded by pines. For a late lunch, opt for a beach club kitchen—expect grilled sardines, tomato‑tuna salads, and a cold birra.

Evening: Sunset at the pier, then dinner on the main strip. For easygoing pizza and seafood pastas, head to local standbys like Ristorante Pizzeria Zodiaco (for thin‑crust pies and a lively terrace) or a seafront trattoria serving vongole from the nearby lagoons. Cap with pistachio or stracciatella at Gelateria Tizzy.

Day 2: Beach Morning and the Porto Caleri Botanical Garden

Morning: Espresso and a warm croissant at a bar‑pasticceria along Viale dei Pini, then claim loungers on Rosolina Mare Beach. The shallow slope is ideal for paddleball and first‑time SUP rentals; many clubs rent boards by the hour.

Afternoon: Drive or bike south to the Porto Caleri Botanical Garden (about 10–15 minutes). Follow wooden boardwalks across pinewood, brackish lagoons, and dunes to the open sea; interpretive panels explain rare salt‑tolerant plants. Entry is typically a few euros in season. Bring binoculars—little terns and Kentish plovers nest here.

Evening: Aperitivo hour: order a Spritz Select (the Venetian original) with olives and crisps. Dinner at a seafood trattoria—look for daily blackboard specials like cuttlefish risotto or grilled branzino. Finish with a beachfront night walk under the stars.

Day 3: Po Delta Boat Tour and Lagoon Flavors

Morning: Drive to Porto Tolle or Scardovari (45–60 minutes) for a Po Delta boat tour. Typical 2–3 hour cruises weave through canals and sandbars where you can spot flamingos, marsh harriers, and traditional cavàn (fishing huts). Expect €20–€35 per adult; bring a windbreaker.

Afternoon: Taste the delta: many simple eateries here spotlight DOP Scardovari clams and oysters. Order spaghetti alle vongole or an oyster tasting with lemon and local white wine. Swing by the Scardovari lagoon viewpoints for photos, then return to Rosolina Mare.

Evening: Casual dinner back in town. If you didn’t try it yet, go for a seafood “frittura mista” with polenta and a light local prosecco. Gelato encore—hazelnut or seasonal fruit sorbet.

Day 4: Day Trip to Chioggia (“Little Venice”)

Morning: Reach Chioggia by car (~35–45 minutes) or bus (~45–60 minutes; check Omio). Start at the lively fish market (Pescheria al Minuto) where stalls overflow with mantis shrimp, clams, and tiny octopus—great people‑watching from the Ponte Vigo area.

Afternoon: Wander Canal Vena, its humpback bridges, and pastel houses. Pop into a canal‑side bacaro such as Osteria Riva Vena for cicchetti—think baccalà mantecato on crostini, sarde in saor, and a glass of local white. For the beachy side of town, detour to Sottomarina’s long sandy arc for a quick swim.

Evening: Seafood dinner in Chioggia—look for menus built around the day’s catch: bigoli in salsa (anchovy‑onion pasta), grilled cuttlefish, or mixed shellfish. Drive or bus back to Rosolina Mare for a quiet nightcap.

Day 5: Cycling the Via delle Valli and Pinewoods

Morning: Rent bikes in Rosolina Mare (expect ~€10–€15/day) and ride the flat embankments known as the Via delle Valli. The loop south toward the lagoons offers herons on the reeds, fishermen tending nets, and broad sky reflections—perfect for photography.

Afternoon: Picnic by the water (grab focaccia, tomatoes, and local cheese in town before you set out). Stop at shaded pine groves for a rest; if the wind picks up, consider a leisurely kayak on a sheltered canal with a guided outing.

Evening: Back in town, relax with an Aperol or Select spritz and a plate of cicchetti. Dinner at a family‑run pizzeria/trattoria; try clam linguine or a classic margherita with buffalo mozzarella.

Day 6: Venice via Pellestrina and the Lido

Morning: Early start to Chioggia, then take the scenic island chain to Venice: the ACTV bus–ferry Line 11 links Chioggia–Pellestrina–Lido (about 75–90 minutes). From Lido S.M.E., hop a vaporetto to San Marco or Rialto. For ferries, see options on Omio (ferries); for combined bus/boat planning in Europe, check Omio (buses).

Afternoon: Classic Venice loop: St. Mark’s Square and Basilica exterior, a peek at the Doge’s Palace courtyards, then drift toward Rialto through quieter calli. Refuel with a coffee at Caffè del Doge (house‑roasted blends) and a cicchetti crawl: All’Arco (tiny, beloved), Osteria Al Portego (standing‑room, great polpette), and Cantine del Vino già Schiavi (famous wine‑and‑cicchetti counter on a canal).

Evening: Dinner at a traditional seafood spot like Trattoria alla Madonna near Rialto—razor clams, spider crab, and fegato alla veneziana are staples. Sail back the way you came; the night vaporetto gliding past the Lido is its own postcard.

Day 7: Last Swim, Souvenirs, and Departure

Morning: One last dip and a barefoot walk where the waves erase your footprints. Pick up edible souvenirs: local honey, delta rice, or a bottle of Veneto prosecco to toast the week.

Afternoon: Check out by late morning. If you’re flying, allow 2–2.5 hours to reach VCE by public transport or ~80–90 minutes by car, traffic permitting. For flight and train options back through Venice or Padua, compare routes and prices on Omio (flights) and Omio (trains).

Evening: Departure or one last seafood lunch if your schedule allows—spaghetti alle vongole is the farewell Rosolina Mare deserves.

In a week you’ll have tasted the Adriatic, traced the dunes of Porto Caleri, and watched herons lift from the delta reeds. Rosolina Mare makes an easy, sun‑washed base for Chioggia’s canals and a storybook day in Venice—slow travel with salt in the air.