A newly formed island near Venice, previously a seasonal occurrence, is now a permanent fixture thanks to the city's new flood defences. The island, which was previously washed away by winter storms, is now protected by the Mose barriers, allowing it to grow and become a year-round haven for locals.
A brand new island has emerged out of the water near Venice , offering a year-round secluded sunbathing spot away from the thronging crowds. The small island near the entrance to the Venice lagoon used to pop out of the water each summer, but would be washed away by winter storm surges and high tides.Thanks to Venice ’s new flood defences , the island has not been washed away since 2020, meaning it is now considered a permanent feature of the lagoon.
Venice locals have visited the spot during summer for years, lounging on the warm sands and bathing in the shallow water. The island offered a perfect secluded spot away from the city that crawled with tourists - and now Venetians can use it all year round. The small sand bank is 250 metres long and just 10 metres wide, and it would build up each spring as currents deposited silt. A rich array of plants, including samphire, rushes and small native trees called tamarisk, have taken root on the sliver of land. The plant roots help to hold the structure of the island together, making it more resistant to the tides.Giovanni Cecconi, an engineer who worked on Venice’s flood defences, told The Times: “I have friends who visited yesterday and collected 5kg of razor clams.” He explained: ““The barrier accelerates the flow of water into the lagoon when it is open, meaning more sand comes in, helping sustain Bacan. “And by raising the barrier in winter to stop high waters, the island is protected from the surges that used to erode it.” The Mose defences installed in 2020 consist of three mobile gates at the entrances to the lagoon that can be raised at high tide to protect the ba
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