Burano, vaporetto, early morning painting in Venice

This was 2017, but we took the first boat of the day of and had the place to ourselves for about an hour, so about 10:00. We then wandered backlanes and didn't encounter anybody. Even though it's small, people tend to stick close to the core and I'm sure you'll find plenty of areas that are very quiet. There is a church in town with a leaning tower that can be seen from many angles. It looked good in a photo and may make for an interesting subject. It can be seen from several quiet streets.

I agree with Allan that wandering the back lanes takes you to lesser known areas, some really colorful, some a bit rundown. We were there in early September and other than in the main square, didn’t really encounter that many people. Peruse google maps around Tre Ponti, Fondamenta della Pescheria, Ponte Corte Novello and Corte Novello, plus the Fondamenta di Terranova. We found that the colorful buildings are throughout the side street areas too, not just the main routes.
You won’t have any difficulty setting up your easel and painting anywhere in Burano. It might take a bit to get to the site you want to capture. Depending on your painting style and medium, moving around the island will be very easy and quick.

Thanks, this is great information! I normally paint in oils, but I am bringing gouache on this trip to lighten my load and avoid having to deal with wet panels. My full kit including tripod and easel for gouache is about 10lb, so I can walk anywhere I need to.

I have been eyeing that sloping tower at Chiesa San Martino from Google Street View, and I definitely want to get it into at least one picture. What a lovely place Burano is!

Google Maps shows two public toilets on Burano. I remember seeing one of them--probably the one near the vaporetto stop--last year. The issue for you is that, according to Google, they don't open very early. There will be a charge. I don't remember which toilets were staffed and which had coin-operated turnstiles. I'd expect a fee of between 0.50 and 1.50 euros.

I found Burano blessedly un-busy in September, and I don't think I arrived there super-early. Even Murano wasn't crazy, and I visited during Glass Week.

I can't imagine you'll have a problem finding an open cafe.

Google Maps shows two public toilets on Burano. I remember seeing one of them--probably the one near the vaporetto stop last year. The issue for you is that, according to Google, they don't open very early.

Yes, I'm planning on taking the 7:05 AM boat from F.te Nove, if possible, so the opening times of the public toilets was what prompted my question about cafes.

For what it’s worth, I think the No 12 vaporetto has a toilet on board.

I would suggest to check out Riva dei Santi and the Fondamente di Terranova in Burano. The leaning tower of Chiesa Parrocchiale di San Martino Vescovo is reflected in the canal and you'll find lots of colorful houses (of course). This is more of a quiet corner of Burano.
I took this picture some weeks ago from a bridge: https://www.flickr.com/photos/calabrones/52692132269/in/album-72157664047409537/

It's hard not to find a place in venice with a good view. Out of the way you will surely be on the islands of Giudecca or San Giorgio Maggiore. From there you have a fantastic view over to San Marco and the Basilica di Santa Maria della Salute.
https://www.flickr.com/photos/calabrones/52694459008/in/album-72157664047409537/
https://www.flickr.com/photos/calabrones/52683511936/in/album-72157664047409537/
https://www.flickr.com/photos/calabrones/52689497942/in/album-72157664047409537/

Personally I'm a fan of the Arsenale and I find it rather quiet there. At Campo de l'Arsenal you have a good view.
https://www.flickr.com/photos/calabrones/52690018811/in/album-72157664047409537/

On the way to the Arsenale you will pass the Ponte San Biasio delle Catene. If you look below you see over to the island of San Giorgio Maggiore. I also think it's a great view: https://www.flickr.com/photos/calabrones/52700084092/in/album-72157664047409537/

And you will have this famous view all to yourself if you get up very early - from San Marco with the view over to San Giorgio Maggiore: https://www.flickr.com/photos/calabrones/26631526968/in/album-72157664047409537/

That's one of the Venice views for me. Unfortunately Ponte dell’Accademia is always full and especially at sunrise. Maybe you'll find a spot on the left or right? But I can't say for sure. https://www.flickr.com/photos/calabrones/52689970647/in/album-72157664047409537/

Under this link you will find my Italy/Venice photos. If you want to know where I stood please get in touch with me: https://www.flickr.com/photos/calabrones/albums/72157664047409537

Mignon, those photos are so beautiful; thank you for sharing them!

@Lorraine

Thanks a lot