Laguna del Mort

The Laguna del Mort, between Eraclea Mare and the mouth of the Piave river, occupies one of the last stretches of the Upper Adriatic coast that has remained largely untouched by urbanization. The lagoon was formed in 1935 when a flood changed the course of the Piave, leaving the river's previous outlet isolated, which over time turned into a shallow water environment surrounded by pine forests, dunes, and salt marsh vegetation. Today, the entire area is part of the ZSC Laguna del Mort e Pinete di Eraclea, protected for its particular environmental and faunal value.

The beach can be reached from Eraclea Mare via paths accessible on foot or by bicycle, along a route that partly runs directly alongside the lagoon and uses wooden boardwalks; depending on the starting point, you should expect about half an hour of walking. This very distance from parking lots and tourist areas helps preserve its secluded character, while on the beach itself there are no bars, showers, toilets, or lidos, so water, food, and sun protection must be brought with you.

The stretch near the river mouth has historically been frequented by naturists and in 2011 was also the subject of a specific municipal authorization, though limited to that season and subsequently not renewed; the practice has continued over the years, but today it is therefore not an officially authorized naturist beach.

More than a normal equipped beach, the Laguna del Mort should be experienced as a protected natural environment: only designated paths and openings must be used, avoiding dunes and vegetation, while fires and smoking are prohibited and pets are not allowed on the beach.