If you are looking for things to do in Lido di Venezia, get ready for a surprise: fifteen minutes from St. Mark’s Square lies an 11-kilometer-long island with sandy beaches, protected dunes, and Art Nouveau villas where you can barely hear the sound of suitcases rolling on cobblestones. We stayed for four nights at the end of August and used it as a base to return to Venice and explore Murano, Burano, and Torcello… it turned out to be one of the best decisions of the trip. Here we tell you about the 15 things to do in Lido di Venezia, with a map, where to stay, how to get there, and all updated 2026 data.
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Things to do in Lido di Venezia Summary
| Concept | Key details |
|---|---|
| Location | 11 km island between the Venice lagoon and the Adriatic. |
| Best time | May to September (beach season: 05/22 to 09/13/2026). |
| Recommended days | 1 day for the essentials; 3 to 4 days to use as a base. |
| How to get there | ACTV Vaporetto from St. Mark’s (15-20 min); line 17 for cars. |
| Daily budget | 30 – 45 € per person (without accommodation). |
| Entry fee | Exempt: The Lido does not pay the Venice entry fee. |
| Highlights | Beaches (Blue Moon, Alberoni), Liberty architecture, Malamocco, and the Film Festival (Mostra). |
| Internal transport | Bus, car, or, preferably, bicycle (bike lanes across the whole island). |
The Lido is an 11-kilometer strip of sand separating the lagoon from the Adriatic, with over 20,000 inhabitants. It is one of the very few Venetian islands where cars circulate, which is a nice change after three days of walking between canals. And this is where beach tourism was born in Venice, at the beginning of the 20th century.
The three zones of Lido di Venezia
Understanding how the island is divided helps organize your entire visit, because each zone is a different world:
- Lido (north): the largest and most touristy part. This is where the Gran Viale, the vaporetto terminal, the Blue Moon beach, the large hotels, the Palazzo del Cinema, and the San Nicolò neighborhood are.
- Malamocco (center): the historical town, surrounded by a canal, in the narrowest part of the island. Much quieter and more authentic.
- Alberoni (south): dunes, pine forest, the WWF oasis, the golf course, and the pier to Pellestrina and Chioggia.
1. Gran Viale Santa Maria Elisabetta, the street that crosses the island
You get off the vaporetto, cross the bus plaza, and there it is: the Gran Viale Santa Maria Elisabetta, the avenue that cuts across the Lido from side to side and takes you from the lagoon to the sea in about 700 meters. It is the main street, with boutiques, ice cream parlors, bars with outdoor seating, hotels, and the bus stop for all lines.
We walked it several times a day and every moment has its charm: in the morning it is quiet, with neighbors buying bread; in the afternoon it fills up with people returning from the beach. And at night, with the lights on and the terraces busy, it has the air of an Italian coastal town that Venice lost decades ago.
Worth noting: right at the beginning of the Gran Viale there are several bicycle rental shops. This is the first mandatory stop if you want to explore the whole island.
2. The Blue Moon beach, the easiest of all
If you have a few hours and want to see the beach in Lido di Venezia without any hassle, this is it. It’s at the end of the Gran Viale, in Piazzale Bucintoro, ten minutes from the vaporetto. You can recognize it by that strange salmon-colored building, with its aluminum tower: it looks like a spaceship stranded in front of the Adriatic.
The communal Blue Moon beach opens before the rest of the resorts and closes later: in 2026 the season runs from the end of April until September 20, right after the Film Festival. The water depth increases very gradually, ideal if you are traveling with children, and the water has been a blue flag beach for years. Previously, this was where the Playa Blanca Di Benvenuti Matteo was located.
The best part is that you don’t need to pay to see the sea: there are free access areas and also sections with umbrellas and sunbeds. In peak season, book your umbrella online the day before, because weekends get booked out. The umbrella + two sunbeds combo costs around 25-35 € per day in the height of summer, and drops significantly off-peak.
Watch out for a detail almost no one clarifies: a large part of the sand on the Lido facing the Lungomare consists of private concessions of large hotels, and you only enter there if you are a guest. The truly free beaches are in San Nicolò, in the Murazzi, and in the Alberoni, in addition to the public accesses of the Blue Moon. If your plan is a free beach, aim for those.
3. The Lungomare Marconi and the classic beach cabins
This seaside promenade is one of the things to do in Lido di Venezia that we liked the most, and it doesn’t cost a euro. The Lungomare Guglielmo Marconi runs parallel to the Adriatic and links the historic resorts, with their orderly rows of capanne: the painted wooden beach huts that are rented by the season and are, in themselves, a postcard.
Walk or bike it at sunset. The light turns golden, the umbrellas are already closed, and you can see the silhouettes of the large hotels in the background. We did it almost every day and we never got bored.
One detail that caught our attention: many Venetian families have rented the same cabin for generations. You see grandparents playing cards at the door while their grandchildren return from the water. That is something you can’t buy.
4. The Hotel Excelsior, the most photogenic building on the island
Of all the places of interest in Lido di Venezia, this is the one that impressed us most from the outside. The Hotel Excelsior opened in 1908 and its Moorish-inspired architecture, with domes, arches, and brick, looks like nothing else in the lagoon. When you see it appear among the pines of the Lungomare Marconi, it feels like you’ve been transported to another continent.
It is the most luxurious hotel on the Lido and where the big stars stay during the Film Festival: on those days the private pier is a parade of boats and flashes. We didn’t stay there, obviously, but we walked around the building and took pictures from the street and the beach. The beachfront facade is the best photo you will take home from the Lido.
TIP: go through the area at sunset. The grazing light on the red brick is something else.
Hotel Excelsior Beach
5. The Hotel des Bains, the sleeping giant of Death in Venice
A few meters from the Excelsior is the other myth of the Lido. The Grand Hotel des Bains opened in 1900 and served as the setting for Death in Venice, the film Visconti shot in 1971 based on the novel by Thomas Mann, who stayed here in 1911.
It closed in 2010 and has been empty ever since. You can see it from the Lungomare Marconi, behind its gates, with the garden overgrown and the shutters closed: it is impressive and a bit sad at the same time. The good news is that things are finally moving. In August 2026, the first roof maintenance work began, with an announced investment of 200 million euros to turn it into a luxury resort, and the reopening is projected for 2030.
So, if you go now, you will still see it in its ghost version. We stood for a long time watching it from the sidewalk…
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6. The Palazzo del Cinema and the Casino Palace
On the Lungomare Marconi, almost attached, are the two rationalist buildings from the thirties that gave the island world fame. The Palazzo del Cinema has been the home of the International Film Festival since 1937, and the Palazzo del Casinò, with its huge marble facade, functions as a second screening room during the festival.
Outside of the festival, you see them from the outside and not much else, but it’s still worth getting close: the red carpet and the steps are there, and the contrast between that severe rationalism and the sea in front is very strong. We passed by a few days before the setup and you could already see the structures going up.
A fact that should be clarified because it circulates incorrectly online: the Lido Casino is not the oldest casino in the world. That title belongs to the Venetian Ridotto, opened in 1638 in the historic center. The one on the Lido is from the late thirties and functioned as the summer headquarters of the Venice casino.
The 83rd edition of the Venice Film Festival is held from September 2 to 12, 2026, directed by Alberto Barbera and with Maggie Gyllenhaal presiding over the jury. If you travel on those dates, beware: accommodation prices skyrocket and you have to book well in advance.
7. The Murazzi, the stone wall of the Serenissima
One of the Lido’s must-sees and one of the least known. The Murazzi are the Istrian stone dikes that the Serenissima ordered to be built in the 18th century to stop sea erosion. They run for several kilometers along the southern coast: the bike path passes above, while the waves break below, creating stone coves where locals lie down to sunbathe.
We arrived here following the lungomare towards the south and it was our favorite part of the whole island. There are no hotels, no aligned umbrellas, there is nothing: just stone, wind, and open sea. If you are coming from the Venice of the crowds, the contrast is brutal.
Worth noting: the rocks are irregular and slippery when wet. Wear sneakers or sandals with a good grip, and be careful with children.
8. Alberoni beach and the WWF dunes
At the southern end is, for us, the best beach in Lido di Venezia. Alberoni has a very wide, clear sandy strip, with high dunes and a pine forest behind that smells of resin. Nothing to do with the urban Blue Moon beach: here you feel in the middle of nature.
Behind the beach is the Oasi Dune degli Alberoni, some 160 protected hectares managed by the WWF, with white and gray dunes, humid meadows, rare species of birds nesting in the sand, and sea turtles in the sea in front. Free access is open all year round; they also organize guided tours by prior reservation.
We went for a whole day and had a wonderful time. There are very wide sections of free beach and also a historic resort, active since the twenties, where Visconti filmed the exteriors for Death in Venice. And hidden behind the vegetation there is even an 18-hole golf course.
How to get there: from the Santa Maria Elisabetta terminal, bus line A or B takes you to Alberoni in about 25 minutes. By bicycle, it’s about 45 minutes along the lungomare path and the Murazzi, and the ride is wonderful.
9. Malamocco, the oldest village in the lagoon
If there is one place on the island that we loved, it is this one. Malamocco is halfway between the center and Alberoni, surrounded by a canal, and looks like a Venice in miniature: narrow streets, cobbled squares, and low-rise colorful houses, with about a thousand inhabitants living their lives.
And it is not a set. It was one of the first settlements in the lagoon, known in Roman times as Metamaucum, and in the 8th century it became the Venetian ducal seat, before power moved to the Rialto. The original village was destroyed in the 12th century, probably by a tidal wave.
In the Campo della Chiesa are the two key buildings: the Palazzo del Podestà, Venetian Gothic from the 15th century, with a permanent exhibition of archaeological pieces, and the church of Santa Maria Assunta, of 12th-century origin, with the statue of the Madonna della Marina and a Christ brought from Poveglia. We got lost in the little streets without a plan and it was one of those walks that don’t appear in any quick guide.
10. The church and monastery of San Nicolò
At the northern end, on the Riviera San Nicolò, is the oldest religious complex on the Lido. The church of San Nicolò was founded in 1044, although its current appearance is from the 17th century and its facade remained unfinished. Next door, the Benedictine monastery has served for years as the headquarters of the Global Campus of Human Rights.
Galleys used to depart from this port towards the crusades. And every year, at the Sensa festival, the Doge would arrive in the Bucintoro to celebrate the Sposalizio del Mare (Marriage of the Sea), throwing a gold ring into the water in front of San Nicolò. The tradition lives on today, performed by the mayor and the bishop.
We approached walking along the riverbank and what we enjoyed most was the surroundings: benches with a view of the lagoon, the fort of Sant’Andrea opposite, and a silence rare for being fifteen minutes from St. Mark’s.
11. The old Jewish cemetery, one of the oldest in Europe
It is one of the places with the most historical weight to see in Lido di Venezia, and also one of the most difficult to visit, so it is worth planning. The cemetery was founded in 1386, when Doge Antonio Venier granted a group of Ashkenazi families a plot of about six thousand square meters next to San Nicolò, outside the city limits.
It was used until the 18th century and then abandoned; the racial laws of 1938 sealed its closure. Since the nineties, an enormous restoration effort has allowed the recovery and cataloging of nearly 1,200 tombstones, many from the 16th and 17th centuries.
Today you only enter with a guided tour, at specific openings organized by the Jewish Community of Venice, by reservation and for about 17 € per person. We didn’t enter because we didn’t coincide with any opening, but many travelers point to it as the most moving part of their day on the island. The meeting point is usually on the Riviera San Nicolò, at the corner of via Cipro.
12. San Nicolò beach, the one chosen by the Venetians
Unlike the beaches of the lungomare, this one is at the northern tip and has a much more local feel. It is one of the free beaches in Lido di Venezia and also has a municipal resort, which in 2026 is open from May 22 to September 13, with the same rates as the previous season.
It is an area of low dunes, with views of the port entrance and ships entering the lagoon. It is reached in 15 or 20 minutes on foot from the Gran Viale, or in five by bus line A. Combine it with San Nicolò and the Nicelli airport: they are three nearby stops.
TIP: it is the best option if you are looking for a quiet time in August, when the center is full. Bring water, because the services are quite basic.
13. The Tempio Votivo and the lagoon promenade
Just after getting off the vaporetto, looking to the left, you will see a large circular dome over the water: it is the Tempio Votivo, built after the First World War in memory of the fallen. Inside rest the remains of soldiers from both wars and the naval hero Nazario Sauro.
The stop is worth it for the view of the lagoon alone, with Venice outlined in the background. Many travelers recommend entering, but the hours are limited and it usually closes on Mondays. We always saw it from the outside, on the way to the vaporetto.
From there, the promenade along the riverbank starts towards San Nicolò, with benches facing Sant’Elena and La Certosa. It is where you get the best view of the sunset over the lagoon, on the side opposite the sea.
14. The Liberty villas and via Sandro Gallo
One of the things to do in Lido di Venezia that most people miss, and it is free. At the beginning of the 20th century, when the island became the fashionable resort of the European aristocracy, dozens of villas and palaces in the Liberty style were built: facades with mosaics, wrought iron, floral motifs, and little towers.
Many are still private homes, but they are enjoyed just the same from the street. We found them without looking, on the internal streets that lead off the Gran Viale and along the via Sandro Gallo, which runs through the island between gardens, plane trees, and canals to Malamocco.
The most famous example is the Ausonia Hungaria, with its facade covered in colorful majolica. Look for it even if you don’t stay there: it is one of those facades that forces you to cross the street to see the whole thing.
15. Giovanni Nicelli Airport, the oldest in Italy
We close with a curiosity that fascinated us. In the north, near San Nicolò, the Giovanni Nicelli airport operates, the oldest civil airfield in Italy, with a thirties rationalist terminal and a grass runway from which small planes still take off.
It is not commercial: it is used for private and panoramic flights over the lagoon. But the building is a little jewel and the terminal bar is one of those places outside of time. If you have extra budget, many travelers recommend the panoramic flight.
One-day itinerary in Lido di Venezia
If you have only one day, this is the order we would give to the things to do in Lido di Venezia, all by bike except for the first section. It is demanding but is comfortable to do:
| 9:30 | Arrival at Lido S.M.E. Tempio Votivo, first meters of the Gran Viale, and bike rental |
| 10:15 | Riviera San Nicolò: church and monastery, view of Fort Sant’Andrea and Nicelli airport |
| 11:30 | San Nicolò or Blue Moon beach, depending on how much you want to walk. Swim and rest |
| 13:00 | Lunch on the Gran Viale or, better, save it for the square of Malamocco |
| 14:30 | Malamocco: Campo della Chiesa, Palazzo del Podestà, and the little streets of the village |
| 16:00 | The Murazzi along the bike path, with stops to look at the open sea |
| 17:00 | Alberoni: dunes, pine forest, and a long time on the wild beach |
| 19:00 | Return along the Lungomare Marconi at sunset: Excelsior, des Bains, and Palazzo del Cinema |
| 20:30 | Return the bike and vaporetto back to Venice |
If you are walking and using the bus instead of biking, take Malamocco or the Murazzi off the plan: you won’t make it to everything and you will end up running, which is just the opposite of what one comes looking for here.
Where to stay in Lido di Venezia
Staying here was one of the best decisions we made, especially if you are traveling with large suitcases: in Venice, you have to drag them over bridges and steps, and on the Lido, you get off the vaporetto and arrive walking straight or by bus. Prices tend to be friendlier than in the historic center.
Best hotels in Lido di Venezia by zone
- On the Gran Viale: the most practical option. 3 and 4-star hotels minutes from the vaporetto, buses, and the beach. It is where price and comfort are best combined.
- Facing the sea, on the Lungomare Marconi: the historic ones, led by the Hotel Excelsior and direct access to a private beach. High prices, especially in summer.
- San Nicolò and inner streets: small hotels, B&Bs, and apartments with very good value for money, ideal if you are traveling for several days.
- Malamocco: very few places, but if you get something you will sleep in a Venetian village of a thousand inhabitants. You need a bus or bike for everything.
Worth noting: during the Film Festival, from September 2 to 12, 2026, prices multiply and availability disappears months in advance.
On this map, you can compare accommodations, prices, and locations:
How to get to Lido di Venezia
Getting here is very easy and that is one of the island’s great advantages. The main stop is called Lido S.M.E. (Santa Maria Elisabetta) and almost all lines arrive there.
- By vaporetto from Venice: lines 1, 5.1, 5.2, 6, and 14 connect the Lido with San Zaccaria, San Marco, and Zattere. From San Marco it is 15-20 minutes. The single ticket costs 9.50 € and is valid for 75 minutes.
- With a transport pass: it is worth getting the 24-hour pass (25 €), 48-hour pass (35 €), 72-hour pass (45 €), or 7-day pass (65 €). With three daily trips, it already pays off. Those under 30 can get the Rolling Venice card (6 €) and lower the price of the 72-hour pass.
- By bus on the island: lines A, B, and 11 run from one end of the Lido to the other. The 9.50 € ticket works for boat and bus during those 75 minutes; if you are already on the island and only need the bus, there is a land ticket for 1.50 €, which is not valid for navigation. Check the updated schedules on the ACTV website.
- By car: the line 17 ferry boat leaves from Tronchetto and arrives in 30-40 minutes. It is one of the very few islands in the lagoon you can enter with a car. If you are driving, we always compare car rental prices here.
- From Marco Polo airport: Alilaguna boats arrive at the Lido with the Blue and Red lines in just over an hour. They are not included in ACTV tickets and are paid separately, between 15 and 18 € each way. The cheapest alternative is the bus to Piazzale Roma (about 10 €) and there take the vaporetto.
Getting around the Lido by bicycle
It is, without a doubt, the best way to travel around the island. It is 11 flat kilometers, with a bike lane almost all the way, and in one day you go from north to south stopping wherever you want. Rentals are at the beginning of the Gran Viale and usually open from March to mid-October.
Approximate prices are 12 € per bike for the full day, 24 € for a tandem, and from 35 € for risciò, those tricycles with a roof you see everywhere. By the hour it is around 5 € for the first hour, and some shops charge around 9 € if you leave it until closing.
Worth noting: almost everyone asks for an ID as a guarantee and you pay when returning the bike. Carry your DNI or passport with you.
How much does a day in Lido di Venezia cost
These are the approximate 2026 prices for everything to do in Lido di Venezia, so you can set your budget without surprises:
| Vaporetto (one way) | 9.50 € · valid 75 minutes |
| 24-hour pass | 25 € · pays off from the third trip |
| Bus only (land) | 1.50 € · 75 minutes, not valid for boat |
| Bicycle | From 5 € per hour · 12 € full day |
| Umbrella + 2 sunbeds | 25-35 € per day in high season |
| Free beaches | Free (San Nicolò, Murazzi, Alberoni) |
| Guided tour of the Jewish cemetery | Around 17 € per person |
| Venice entry fee | 0 € on the Lido |
With a free beach, bike, and simple food, a day on the Lido can cost you about 30 € per person. If you add an umbrella and a sit-down lunch, calculate between 60 and 70 €.
How many days to dedicate to Lido di Venezia
- Half a day: Gran Viale, Blue Moon beach, lungomare, and the large hotels. It’s the minimum and you still enjoy it.
- A full day: the above plus Alberoni or Malamocco, ideally by bike. It is what we recommend to almost everyone.
- Three or four days: what we did, using the Lido as a base to go out every day to Venice, Murano, Burano, and Torcello.
Something important: the Lido is excluded from the Venice entry fee. In 2026, that entry contribution applies for 60 days between April 3 and July 26, from 8:30 to 16:00, only in the historic center, and costs 5 € if booked in advance or 10 € last minute. The minor islands —Lido, Murano, Burano, Torcello, Pellestrina— are excluded. And if you stay in a registered accommodation in the municipality, you don’t pay it either.
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When to go to Lido di Venezia
The island changes a lot depending on the month and that conditions what to see in Lido di Venezia, so it is worth being clear about it before booking:
- June and early September: our recommendation. Temperate water, services open, and much fewer people than in the middle of summer.
- July and August: the sea is at its best, but it is when it fills with Venetians and tourists. We went at the end of August and there were significantly more people at midday on the center beaches.
- From September 2 to 12, 2026: the Film Festival. Unique atmosphere if you like cinema, a nightmare if you are looking for tranquility or reasonable prices.
- May and October: ideal for bikes and for the Alberoni oasis, which according to the WWF looks better in spring and autumn. The beach season runs from May 22 to September 13, so outside those dates the beach is there but without services.
- Winter: almost everything closed, but the empty Lungomare promenade, with fog over the lagoon, has something very special.
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Excursions from Lido di Venezia
- Murano, Burano, and Torcello: the classic must-see. We did it for the second time and Burano with its colored houses continues to be a spectacle. You do it on your own with the vaporetto pass.
- Pellestrina: the very long and thin island that follows the Lido to the south. It is reached by line 11, which combines bus and ferry from Alberoni, and is one of the most authentic parts of the lagoon. From there you can continue to Chioggia.
- Venice with a guide: if it is your first time, a guided tour of the Doge’s Palace changes the experience. There are many options for excursions and guided tours in Venice.
- Island of Sant’Andrea: the 16th-century fort looks perfect from the tip of San Nicolò, although it is only accessible by boat.
What to eat in Lido di Venezia
Lido cuisine is the classic Venetian one and tends to be cheaper than in the center. The two areas where you will find more options are the Gran Viale, with terraces and shops for all budgets, and the plaza of Malamocco, quieter and with fresh fish. We don’t make recommendations for restaurants we didn’t try, so we leave you the dishes and you choose:
- Sarde in saor: fried sardines with sweet and sour onions in vinegar. The quintessential Venetian appetizer.
- Bigoli in salsa: a thick, rough pasta with an onion and anchovy sauce. Simple and addictive.
- Baccalà mantecato: cod whipped until it is like a cream, served with polenta.
- Risi e bisi: rice with peas, between a risotto and a soup. It was a banquet dish of the Doge.
- Folpi alla veneziana: small lagoon squid, boiled and seasoned with oil, lemon, garlic, and parsley.
- Moéche fritte: soft-shell crabs, battered and fried, which are caught only in two seasons of the year.
Map of things to do in Lido di Venezia
We put together a map with the 15 things to do in Lido di Venezia that we told you about in this guide, plus the vaporetto and bus stops. You can open it on your phone and use it while you travel around the island.
Lido di Venezia – By bike around the island (Video)
Frequently asked questions about things to do in Lido di Venezia
Is it worth visiting Lido di Venezia?
Yes, especially if you have more than two days in Venice or if you travel in summer. The Lido gives you a beach, protected dunes, Liberty architecture, and a quiet rhythm that you won’t find in the historic center. As a base for sleeping, it is an excellent option for price and comfort.
How many days are needed to see Lido di Venezia?
With a full day, you can tour the essentials, including Malamocco and the Alberoni if you get around by bicycle. Half a day is enough for the Gran Viale, the Blue Moon beach, and the lungomare with the large hotels.
Are the beaches in Lido di Venezia free?
There are sections of free beach, especially in San Nicolò, in the Murazzi, and in the Alberoni. There are also resorts where you pay for an umbrella and sunbeds, managed in large part by the municipal company Venezia Spiagge.
How do you get to Lido di Venezia from San Marco?
By vaporetto, with lines 1, 5.1, 5.2, 6, or 14 to the Lido S.M.E. stop. The trip takes between 15 and 20 minutes and the single ticket costs 9.50 €, valid for 75 minutes.
Do you have to pay the Venice access fee to go to the Lido?
No. In 2026 the entry contribution applies only to the historic center during 60 days between April and July. The minor islands, including the Lido, Pellestrina, Murano, Burano, and Torcello, are excluded from payment.
When is the Venice Film Festival 2026?
The 83rd edition is held at the Lido from September 2 to 12, 2026, based at the Palazzo del Cinema and the Palazzo del Casinò on the Lungomare Marconi. On those days the island gets full and accommodation rises a lot in price.
Can you go by car to Lido di Venezia?
Yes, it is one of the few islands in the lagoon with streets for cars. It is reached with the line 17 ferry boat from Tronchetto, in about 30 or 40 minutes, and also from Chioggia from the south passing through Pellestrina.
What is Lido di Venezia and where is it?
It is an elongated island of 11 kilometers located between the Venice lagoon and the Adriatic Sea, about 15 minutes by vaporetto from San Marco. It is divided into three zones: Lido to the north, Malamocco in the center, and Alberoni to the south.
Can you visit Lido di Venezia in one day?
Yes, and that is what most do. With a full day and a rented bicycle, you can tour the Gran Viale, the beaches, Malamocco, the Murazzi, and the Alberoni without hurry. If you go walking and by bus, it is advisable to choose only half of the route.
How much does an umbrella cost on the beach in Lido di Venezia?
In high season, the combo of umbrella with two sunbeds is around 25 to 35 € per day in the municipal resorts, and drops outside the months of highest demand. The free beaches of San Nicolò, the Murazzi, and the Alberoni are free.
Our final opinion on Lido di Venezia
After four nights there, our conclusion is clear: the Lido is not a filler plan, it is a destination in itself. These 15 things to do in Lido di Venezia show you an island with two faces, that of the glamour of the twenties and that of a quiet coastal town.
If your trip to Venice is short, dedicate at least half a day to it and stay until sunset on the lungomare. And if you have several days, sleep here: you will save money, you will rest better, and every morning you will cross the lagoon by vaporetto with the city appearing in front, which is one of those things you don’t forget.
Before setting up your route, our guide on how to plan your trip might be useful, and if you continue through the country we have more ideas in the Italy section, with destinations like Florence, Amalfi or Alberobello. Enjoy it very much!
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