Venice ?

[LJH1]

Can anyone advise if there is a sewage smell through the canals as I'm concerned about hotel selection if so? Thanks

[GSPLover]

Did not notice any on our last trip there. We ventured around(alongside) many, many small canals throughout.

[chipmaster]

We were there early sept of 2008, it was hot and humid time of the year, didn't notice anything foul. I think a combination of tide and weather can likely produce conditions ripe for smell, but again in our two days there didn't notice anything.


Can anyone advise if there is a sewage smell through the canals as I'm concerned about hotel selection if so? Thanks

[KCcruisin07]

We didn't notice anything in 2008.

[LJH1]

Thanks all.

[pete_coach]

Been there several times and at different times of the year. In the summer it can be a bit 'stuffy" as it could get very hot. I never encountered any foul smells.
I have a hint though, try not to take a gondola ride during a low tide. There may very well be a bit of an odor then, as you are below the hi water line. The canals are narrow and the sides are slimey.

[LJH1]

Been there several times and at different times of the year. In the summer it can be a bit 'stuffy" as it could get very hot. I never encountered any foul smells.
I have a hint though, try not to take a gondola ride during a low tide. There may very well be a bit of an odor then, as you are below the hi water line. The canals are narrow and the sides are slimey.

Thanks for that tip, it makes sense. While I could tolerate an odor for an hour or two I wouldn't want to sleep with it 24/7.