I have enjoyed going to Burano twice - once in the heat of summer in 2005 and again in 2007 in autumn. I loved it both times despite the fact that it was raining the second time. Even in the rain it is a beautiful island. The people do not mind you taking photos of their lovely colourful homes with... more

Rather than deal with the glass hustlers of Murano, stay on the Vaporetto another two stops and visit Burano. This island is a gem tucked away a short distance from the city, and it is MUCH less crowded than Venice itself. Here you'll find lots of shops selling lace clothing (a bit pricey), and the famous Murano glass, without the... more

The ferry ride from Venice to the beautiful island of Burano is just a small slice of this complete departure from Historic Italy. On your approach to the island you will be rubbing your eyes in wonder - the brightly colored houses can only be described as Caribbean colors. You'll feel as though you are about to disembark on a... more

Fue en un documental donde oi hablar de una isla en Venecia; pequeña, famosa por sus bordados, donde sus habitantes... more

Eine weniger bekannte Insel, die aber mit dem Vaporetto leicht erreichbar ist. Sehenswert ist die Insel vor allem deshalb, weil... more