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Aerobics
... under professional guidance - at the Centro Sportivo and possibly at the theatre tent - ask us
Albarella
... is best experienced on a bike. These can be hired inexpensively from our Italian partner company Delta Sports SRL. You can of course bring your own, but bicycles are about the only thing that can get lost. Get a map of the island on arrival so that you can explore it better.
Albarella - When???
At Easter time, the days are normally pleasant, but we also offer a range of houses with heating, as the nights may still be cool. September and October are usually still enjoyable, and the water is warmer than in the middle of summer in the North Sea. We are therefore also available for autumn stays.
Arrival
The houses will be available at about 5/18pm.
We recommend arriving around 11/11:30, so that you can collect your entry cards at the Segreteria di Comunione, the office on the left-hand side of the ground floor of the Glass building next to the entrance gate.
Guests will find here one or two envelopes at their name with he entry cards (for the houses).
Inside the envelope there will also be a map to reach our office in the Settima Ovest,8 street and complete the Check-in procedure with our Italian partner Deltasports srl. Identity documents for each guest and a cash deposit of € 200.00, which will be returned on departure, are obligatory.
While waiting for the house keys, it will be possible to use a nearby swimming pool centre, where guests can take a bath or enjoy a drink.
In case of arrival after 6 p.m., please call 0039 (0) 426 330101 to inform us.
The entrance envelope will be deposited directly at the gate.
ATMs and means of payment
There are two ATMs on the island, one at the supermarket, the other on the market square
Most shops and restaurants accept credit cards, but if you pay cash in the restaurants and show our Erbancard you will usually get a small discount!
Archery
Near the riding stable under professional guidance
Baby club
Free childcare from the age of 3 at the Centro Sportivo
Basketball
At the Centro Sportivo
Beach football
On the beach to the left of the Centro Sportivo
Beach volleyball
On the beach to the left of the Centro Sportivo
Boccia
Sand track at the Centro Sportivo
Baker
On the market square with a small supermarket
Centro Sportivo
This is the island's meeting point by exception, offering various facilities for the whole family. With the Gold cards included in the stay, guests have free access to the swimming pools (sunbeds and parasols to rent for a fee), family entertainment, fitness and gym programmes, evening shows, football, tennis and beach volleyball.
Minigolf and a games room are available for a fee.
The beach offers umbrellas and sunbeds rental services for a fee. Pets are not allowed but are welcome at the Capo Nord equipped beach and throughout the free beach.
Child care
free of charge for children aged three and over at the Centro Sportivo during the main season
Departure
Accommodation must be vacated no later than 10 a.m. on the day of departure. By the same time, Gold cards (for the free services), house keys, any bike and golf car keys must be returned at check-out, to the reception of Deltasports srl, Settima Ovest 8 street, in order to collect the deposit paid on arrival.
Finally, the island access cards must be returned in an envelope to the Segreteria di Comunione, next to the entrance gate.
Diving
With the professionals. A 19 metre ocean-going yacht is stationed in Porto Levante. It is suitable for up to 16 people. Day trips to a coral reef or shipwreck with catering from 8:30 to 18:00.
Entertainment
Entertainment and events are publicised in the notice boards. A monthly overview is available at the gate
Excursions
It is possible to book guided tours of the Po Delta and also fishing tourism trips.
Guests can also get information on cycling routes and horse riding (Albarella riding centre).
Venice: The fascinating lagoon city is about an hour's drive from the island. It can also be reached by waterbus or motorboat from Chioggia.
Chioggia: Also known as ‘little Venice’, easily reached by car (30 min.) from the Island.
Padua: Only 1 h from the Island, a historical and art city with a beautiful centre.
Ferrara: A beautiful medieval city with a big castle and historical walls. It can be reached in about 1 h 30
Comacchio: Fishermen's houses to visit in a small town crossed by canals. Comacchio is famous for its delicacy ‘the eel’.
It can be reached in 1 h by car.
Fishing
It is possible to fish with one's own equipment, except in the harbour, lagoon and Valle da Pesca.
For deep-sea fishing, information available on site.
Food and drink
There are various restaurants and other gastronomic options on the island. For more information please contact our front office.
Football
A beautiful, well-maintained grass pitch at the Centro Sportivo. Tournaments are also possible
Golf
There is an 18-hole golf course on the island, directly by the sea.
Please contact the Golf Hotel for registration.
Hotel holiday
On the island we have the Golf Hotel and the Hotel Capo Nord where you could spend your holiday. However, we always recommend the island as a holiday destination that you should enjoy in a holiday home. Remember; in a holiday home you are much more flexible and if you don't want to... you don't have to cook - we have 10 restaurants on the island for that. Now you may still have the objection... ‘Yes, but I have to clean a holiday home’ Here, too, we can reassure you: Our agency offers you the option of booking a hotel service. Someone will come by as often as you like to clean your holiday home, change the bed linen and towels and take care of these tedious chores for you.
How to reach us
From Austria: motorway from Udine to Mestre, then exit and continue in the direction of Ravenna on the Romea state road, pass Chioggia and continue to Rosolina. Turn for Albarella.
From Switzerland or the Brenner Pass: at Verona at the crossroads, take the South exit, after the tollbooth keep the right until you see the sign for ‘Rovigo’. After 80 km, at the traffic lights, turn towards Rovigo-Padova and continue for about 6 km. At the traffic lights turn right towards ‘Adria’ and continue in the direction of Loreo and Strada Statale Romea. After about 16 km in Rosolina you will reach the ‘Albarella’ sign.
By plane: Venice, Treviso or Bologna airport. We will be happy to organise a transfer service for you by taxi or minivan, and you can also rent a car.
Self-flyers: Padua/Allegri for all small aircraft or Rovigo for single-engine aircraft. From there we will be happy to organise a taxi or minivan transfer service for you.
By train: arrive at Rovigo station and take a regional train to Chioggia, stopping at Rosolina. We will be happy to organise a taxi or minivan transfer for you.
Your house will be at your disposal from approx. 5.00/ 6.00 pm, but possibly earlier. In principle, you can arrive in the morning, but please do not arrive before 11.00 a.m. if possible! On arrival, please go to the ‘Segreteria Comunione’ (the far left office on the ground floor of the large office building next to the barrier). There you will find an envelope in your name with the magnetic card for entry to the island. If the envelope has not yet been deposited for you, please wait a short time and it will be handed in later!
With the booking documents you will also find a travel plan that will take you to us. [You will find our name sign on the street in front of our house - Delta Sports SRL - Erban. Please have your swimming costume ready. Opposite our office is a swimming pool, which you could use for your waiting time. You can also have breakfast there, for example.
If you arrive after 18:00 - please let us know on 0039-0426-330 101 - thank you!
Internet
There are free WiFi hotspots in almost every public place on the island, e.g. at the centro Sportivo, supermarket, restaurants, bars, market square and so on!
Jogging
On the trim trail, on the beach or on the path leading westwards through the lagoon. It is also possible to walk all the way around the islandOn the trim trail, on the beach or on the path leading westwards through the lagoon. It is also possible to walk all the way round the island.
Kiting
Is only permitted on Italian beaches when using signposted entrances and exits or 800 metres from the beach.
Markets in the neighbourhood
Weekly markets in the area:
Mon: Ariano Polesine (morning)
Tue: Rovigo
Wed: Porto Viro (morning)
Thu: Rosolina Mare (summer season) and Chioggia (all day)
Fri: Rosolina (small market in the morning)
Sat: Adria (morning)
Shopping centres nearby:
Clodì: Strada Statale Romea, n. 510/B - 30015 Chioggia (VE)
Il Porto: Piazzale Rovigno, 1 - 45011 Adria (RO)
Nave di Vero: Via Pietro Arduino, 20, 30175 Venezia (VE)
La Fattoria: Centro La Fattoria S.S 16 - Borsea Rovigo (RO)
Medical Assistance
On the island of Albarella, specifically at Piazzetta Fontana, a medical assistance service is provided, available day and night, including an ambulance.
The medical assistance period is: from 15/05 to 19/09.
Medical Surgery hours: 9:00 - 12:30; 16:00 - 19:00 (Ph. 0039 (0)426 332330).
Office visit: free (during opening hours) (ECG € 30,00).
Home visit: daytime € 60,00/night-time € 100,00
Ambulance service active from 15/05 to 19/09.
Availability: Tel. +39 0426 3321.
There is also a pharmacy in the port area of the island (open from 20/04 to 30/09).
Infirmary service:
Settima Ovest: open from 15/05 to 19/09. Opening hours: 9:00 - 12:30; 16:00 - 19:00. Ph. 0039 (0)426 332330
Centro Sportivo: July/August hours 9:00 - 12:30; 16:00 - 19:00
Padel
Possibility of padel tournaments and courses for a fee at the ‘Bora Bora’ centre in Settima Ovest street.
Parasols
Book at the Centro Sportivo - we can also make reservations for you in advance - but there is also plenty of space on the beach where you can swim for free with towels or an umbrella.
Phone calls
- There are no telephones in the houses, please use your mobile phone or buy phone cards on the island at Tabacchi
- Prefixes: D 0049; A 0043; CH 0041. If you are calling Italy from abroad, dial the -0- of the area code. e.g.: our telephone number in Italy: 0039 0426 330101
Restaurants
- There is a very well-stocked supermarket on the island where you can find everything you need!
- There is also a bakery with a mini-market on the market square.
Riding a bike
Is written in capital letters on the island. Bicycles always have priority and do not have to adhere to any one-way street regulations.
Bicycles can be pre-reserved with us after booking and will then be delivered directly to your holiday home on arrival by our Italian partner company ‘Delta Sports s.r.l.’ (The prices can also be found on our house price list.
We are also happy to offer you guided bike tours through the Po Delta on request.
Riding Centre
There is a riding centre on the island offering courses and riding.
Rent
At our partner company here on the island, Deltasports srl, you can rent bikes, golf cars, sups, bikes and pedal boats, as well as extra equipment such as baby beds and baby seats.
Sailing
- For experienced sailors, hire on the beach to the right of the Centro Sportivo.
- Courses are also offered here.
Services
24-hour medical service in the Settima Ovest street.
Private security service and taxibus.
Summer cinema at the Hotel Capo Nord.
Hairdressing service and beauty centre.
Shops
There is a small shopping centre on the island that includes a well-stocked supermarket, a tobacconist's kiosk, a clothes shop, a jeweller's shop and a café bar. There is also a bakery with a minimarket, a tobacconist's shop, a household goods shop and an ice cream bar in the Piazzetta del Mercato.
Savour
... flora and fauna on Albarella, many songbirds endeavour to entertain you musically day and night. Even though frogs, ants and other small animals can sometimes be a nuisance, they are necessary for a functioning ecosystem. Pheasants, hares and the large herd of fallow deer on the golf course may not be hunted here.
Sunbeds
Sun loungers are available at Capo Nord beach and Centro Sportivo. Booking at the Centro Sportivo with our card.
Surfing
School and hire at the Centro Sportivo
Swimming
It is possible to sign up for swimming lessons at the Sports Centre or at the ‘Bora Bora’ private swimming pool in Settima Ovest street (also for children).
Swimming lessons
At the pool of the Bora Bora by trained and very experienced swimming instructors.
Table tennis
At the Theatro Tenda and the Centro Sportivo
Travelling by horse-drawn carriage
Through the Po Delta approx. 1h. Participants min. 10 persons. Afterwards opportunity to stop off at a restaurant.
Tennis Club
There is a tennis club on the island, where you can sign up for courses or play privately.
Water polo
is organised by the animation at the Centro Sportivo
Weather
Rain is quite rare in the summer months, but it can be heavy. Don't be alarmed, bad weather usually doesn't last very long.