All of us have heard about beautiful Venice more than once; few people want to go there at least once. In January, travel companies offer tours to this magical city at discounted prices, but the question arises, is it worth going there in winter?
Pros of traveling to Venice in January
Of course, the main positive point of a winter trip to this city is discounts from tour operators. In no other season, a trip to the city of a thousand canals will cost you so cheap.
The second plus is, of course, the absence of a huge number of tourists in January Venice. You can safely explore all the sights, ride on water trams, even swim on a gondola: the cost of a trip on this type of transport is lower than in the hot season.
Not only tour operators offer discounts on a ticket. In the city itself, it will also be possible to save quite a lot: due to the lack of tourists, all kinds of souvenirs will be much cheaper.
There will be an opportunity to choose a suitable hotel, and not the one where there are still places. As a rule, in the most well-located hotels, guests reserve rooms a few months before their arrival. As a result, those who have not preoccupied themselves with booking a room in a suitable hotel have to be content with what remains unclaimed. Usually these are the most remote hotels from the main channels, which means that you will have to spend considerable money and time on a trip to your stop. But there is no taxi in this city! You will need to manually carry your luggage through the streets, and in order to cross any of the channels, each time you pay for the crossing. In winter, you don’t have to worry about this; everyone has enough space in the most conveniently located hotels.
Cons of visiting Venice in winter
What you should think about before agreeing to cheap travel agency offers. Upon arrival in Venice in January, the weather meets the tourist with a fine rain and high humidity. In such weather, even the standard +5 ° for this time of the year will seem minus -10 ° .
If you still decide to travel to Venice in January, then take not only warm pajamas with you, but also waterproof shoes and clothes. Indeed, this month there is a high probability of flooding. And the “big water” in winter does not at all look so romantic as in the hot summer. If only because there is a risk of getting sick by getting wet from hypothermia.
As throughout Europe, Venetian hotels in winter are poorly heated. Of course, you can find a hotel in which the owners do not save on the comfort of the guests, but the cost of a room in such a hotel will be very expensive.
Guest reviews
Reviews of tourists about Venice in January are contradictory, but all agree on one thing: this city is always beautiful. Winter photos of the city on the water in the cold season are riddled with sadness and winter haze. Some kind of special atmosphere, characteristic of withering and beauty at the same time.
Venice is much calmer in winter than in summer. A huge number of people do not distract from the contemplation of the pearls of the Adriatic. At other times of the year, the main attraction - St. Mark's Square - is impossible to see without a crowd. And in winter you can enjoy the view of this unique place almost alone.
Most reviews note the lack of street cafes in the cold season. In January Venice you will not be able to drink coffee in the fresh air, contemplating the Grand Canal. But indoor cafes operate normally, which means guests will not stay hungry, they will not have to freeze all the time on the streets of this beautiful Italian city.
conclusions
To all those who really want to see the magnificent Venice and enjoy the unique architecture, winter and rain cannot become obstacles. But if Venice is just one more checkmark on your personal map for you, then you should wait for a more favorable weather for travel.