Five dams of poles and the new S. Felice breakwater caused the formation of a huge beach, which extends for 6 Km reaching the mouth of the river Brenta, reaching at certain points, a maximum width of one Km. To the south, between the rivers Brenta and Adige, there's a second wide beach, 3 Km long, the old 'Bacucco', now named Isolaverde.
ourist activities have grown in the area after World War Two. Sottomarina and Isolaverde now offer to the tourists several equipped areas for seaside activities.
The air is particularly rich in iodine; a light sea breeze constantly blows; the exceptional properties of the very fine sand enriched with lithological and micaceous elements (rock and silicate minerals) accent the action of the solar radiation, and, lastly, the high salt concentration levels of the water make Sottomarina and Isolaverde the right localities for anyone looking for an ideal beach - a beach that, without 'pressing' its guests, offers them everything: the best bathing facilities, safety and medical services for beachgoers and bathers, areas reserved for sports, meeting places for the young, and children's parks.
Clugia Minor, now Sottomarina, was razed to the ground by the Genoese troops in 1379, and the rebuilding started only four centuries later. Around the middle of the 18th century, the Venetian Republic planned the construction of a massive wall - then called 'Murazzo' - to protect the site from the frequent floods.
The wall extends for about 1,2 Km in Sottomarina and for other 4 Km beyond the port of S. Felice, reaching Cà Roman and Pellestrina islands.
Faithful to a long and recognised tradition of hospitality towards visitors, Sottomarina offers apartments for long or short periods as well as a wide choice of accomodation categories. There are exclusive hotels for those seeking every comfort at reasonable tariffs, or small guesthouses for anyone looking for a family atmosphere, or luxury residences or just simple bed & breakfast establishments. For those fond of the open air, the shores of Sottomarina are the right place.
There are some fifteen camp-sites with their own private beaches, swimming pools, game parks and boat marinas and they can meet every visitors' expectation: from well-equipped caravan or tent pitches to bungalows, from rustic arrangements to deluxe facilities.
