Culinary Caorle: the Delights of Little Venice

The city of Caorle has big plans: previously known as a "working class beach", numerous investments in the hotel sector are moving the Venetian seaside resort upmarket. The opening of the five-star hotel The One near the historic center is the most visible sign of this new chapter, as well as the fact that on some weekends, Ferraris or Lamborghinis are prominently parked in front of the entrance. And while the building – an s eye-catching concrete cube – is architecturally debatable, the influx of luxury cars has certainly caught the attention of the many children (and parents) who have traditionally shaped the image of Caorle as a family destination. Either way: Whether you're a millionaire or a hundredaire, The One has a stylish restaurant on the first floor and the Skybar 360° and rooftop pool on the eighth floor, which offers a breathtaking view over the skyline and the sandy beach. Roughly 12 km long, the latter is divided into the wide, extremely shallow sandy bay Spiaggia levante in the east and the narrower Spiaggia Ponente in the west near the town, where the water reaches a comfortable depth for swimming more quickly.