Discover what to do in Codevigo: Oasi Ca’ di Mezzo, the asparagus and Radecio festival, the Brenta river path. Want to know more? First of all…
Where is Codevigo?
The municipality of Codevigo borders Campagna Lupia to the north, Correzzola to the south, Chioggia to the east, and Piove di Sacco, Arzergrande and Pontelongo to the west.
Oasi Ca’ di Mezzo
Located in Via Cà Di Mezzo, the reserve was created to filter and purify the waters of the Canale Altipiano. With an area of thirty hectares, the wetland is characterized by several grassy islets covered in marsh vegetation, habitat for various bird, fish and amphibian species.
If you are wondering what to do in Codevigo and wish to explore a lush environment, suspended in time, far from concrete and traffic noise, and populated by a vibrant tree, fauna and flora heritage, a visit to Oasi Ca’ di Mezzo might be just right for you!
The asparagus festival
The asparagus festival takes place every spring in the hamlet of Conche. The 2023 edition took place from Friday 21 April to Monday 7 May at Via Vallona 83.
The long-awaited celebration passes down the ancient bond between human and nature, valorizing one of the most representative and genuine products of the area.
An ideal opportunity for foodies seeking the authentic flavors of Veneto cuisine, the event features a menu rich in exquisite asparagus-based recipes, from risottos to pies, from fresh gnocchi to tagliatelle, to name just a few!
In the spacious and comfortable dining areas you can savor sea and land specialties such as grilled ribs, chops and sausages sizzling with crispy french fries, stews and horse straeca (a thin cut of meat from the equine diaphragm, made even softer by the beating before cooking), beef cuts and appetizing baccalà alla vicentina, to be enjoyed with glasses of wine and cold mugs of beer.
The fair program includes vintage car exhibitions, inflatable bouncers, dance evenings, live music, and market exhibitions where you will find high-quality locally produced asparagus.
If you are wondering what to do in Codevigo, the Asparagus festival is a pleasant opportunity to immerse yourself in the dynamic and carefree atmosphere of a bygone fair in the serene setting of a pretty village framed by the courses of the Brenta and Bacchiglione rivers.
To stay updated on this popular event, you can check the Facebook page GCRC Aps Festa dell’Asparago e Radecio di Conche.
The Radecio festival
The Radecio festival is held every year between September and October near the church of Madonna della Neve at Via Vallona, 75.
The festival features spacious and comfortable tent structures where both radicchio-based specialties, such as gnocchi, lasagne, tagliatelle and risotti, and delicious meat and cheese dishes to pair with cooked and grilled radicchio will be served.
The event includes exhibitions of agricultural machinery, vintage Vespa rallies, fun activities with wooden games to sharpen wit and dexterity, craft markets, walks in the pleasant Codevigo countryside, charity raffles, and rock music concerts.
For more information on the next edition of the festival, we recommend visiting the website gruppoculturaleconche.it.
Path along the Brenta
To embark on the path along the Brenta, you can leave your car in the parking lot near the church of San Pietro Apostolo in Via Montagnon (45.272152604785774, 12.078748875298887).
Proceed southwest along Via Montagnon for 400 meters. At the intersection with Via Umberto I, cross the road and take Via Brentella. Follow the course of the canal for 2.3 km along Via Brentella and Via Cristoforo Colombo, entering the radiant Codevigo countryside scenery marked by lush poplar groves and cornfields bordered by willow hedges.
At the intersection with Via Botti, keep left. Follow Via Botti for 230 meters, then cross the bridge on your right. At the intersection, turn right, then immediately left onto Via Altipiano. After 750 meters, take the unpaved road on your left until you reach the embankment of the Brenta river.
Keep right onto Via Argine Destro Bacchiglione S. Maria, from where you can admire splendid panoramic views of the Brenta, along whose banks grow lush acacias, cypress poplars, silver willows, elms, alders, ashes and mulberries.
At the intersection with the regional road 105, turn right. After 350 meters, turn right again onto Via Altipiano. Walk along Via Altipiano for 2.4 km, then cross the road, go over the bridge on Via Botti and retrace the road back to the starting point.
