Fodor's Expert Review Little Venice

Many of the early ships' captains built distinguished houses directly on the seafront here, with elaborate buttressed wooden balconies hanging over the water, which is why this neighborhood, at the southwest end of the port, earned its name. Architecturally unique, it is one of the most attractive areas in all the islands, and many of these fine old houses now house shops or elegant bars specializing in sunset drinks or cabarets, which draw the crowds. Little Venice presents countless photo ops, especially at sunset.