Just look at the map to understand: there are more than enough beach resorts in Italy. Wherever you find yourself, no matter what region of Italy you come to, the sea is always nearby. Even from the alpine slopes you can reach the coast in just 3–4 hours.

It should also be noted that the seaside resorts of Italy are extremely diverse. In Italy there are wide sandy beaches, and secluded bays with pebbly shores, and beaches with a gentle entrance to the sea, and places where the depth begins at the very shore. In short, the choice is extensive - there is a lot to talk about. This is, in fact, what we will do.

However, before we proceed directly, we will make a few reservations (to make it easier for you to navigate, since the text is voluminous).

The review of Italian beach resorts presented in this article is structured as follows. The focus is on popular Italian cities (or rather, airports), where it is not difficult to reach from anywhere in the world, including from Russia (read more about air travel with Italy).

Focusing on these cities/airports, we consider nearby resorts that seem to us the most interesting both in terms of quality and in terms of transport accessibility. (Most of the beach resorts discussed below can be reached by rail - see www.trenitalia.com.) It is not our intention to list all available options, however. If you like any of the areas listed below, then you can (and even need to!) go deeper into the topic - you will find many interesting places that we have not mentioned here.

So, in this review you will find information about resorts located near the following cities:

The beach resorts of Calabria and Puglia will also be briefly reviewed. Outside the scope of this article are the large Italian islands - Sardinia and Sicily ( beaches of Sicily discussed in detail) – since they require special attention.

As you can see, the order of consideration is from north to south, that is, from top to bottom on the map. It seems logical :) However, this order is also determined by the fact that getting to the north of Italy is easier, faster and usually cheaper than getting to the south. However, northern resorts are usually more expensive than southern ones. (Although, as you know, there are no rules without exceptions.)

Finally, it is worth saying that everything stated below is aimed primarily at independent travelers. If you are interested in standard tours, we advise you to turn to sites such as and where you can find and buy these same tours online. However, it is quite possible that you will find something useful for yourself here too.

This is where we can conclude the introductory part. Let's move on to the review.

Where to go to the sea in Italy, and how to get to the best beaches

So, Italy, sea, relaxation, beaches. Go!

Generally speaking, Venice itself can be considered as a beach resort, since there is an island Lido di Venezia(Lido di Venezia), famous for its long sandy beach. You can get here by water directly from Venice airport (sail a little over an hour; see www.alilaguna.it). The undoubted advantage of the Lido is that all Venetian attractions are nearby - for example, St. Mark's Square can be reached in just 15 minutes. Thus, it is quite possible to combine a beach holiday with walks around Venice. Read more about this option in the article “Beaches of Venice”.

Another variant - Lido di Jesolo(Lido di Jesolo). This resort is located east of Venice and has an equally sandy and even longer beach. It is again not far from Venice airport - about 40 minutes by ATVO bus (see www.atvo.it).

Even further east you can find places like Eraclea Mare(Eraclea Mare), Caorle(Caorle) And Bibione(Bibione), which is also quite easy to get to by ATVO buses.

South of Venice is the pretty town of Chioggia with its adjacent resort Sottomarina(Sottomarina). The beaches here are also sandy, and the infrastructure is well developed, but getting there by public transport is not as convenient and fast as to the above-mentioned resorts. In this case (especially if you are going on vacation with small children), it makes sense to order a transfer (see) or rent a car, since this can be done directly at the airport (see www.rentalcars.com, www.economybookings.com and similar sites).

By the way, all these resorts can be reached not only through Venice airport (Aeroporto di Venezia Marco Polo, VCE), but also through the nearby Treviso airport (Aeroporto di Treviso Antonio Canova, TSF), as well as through Verona airport (Aeroporto di Verona Valerio Catullo, VRN). However, it’s worth saying a few words separately about Verona.

• Venice. General information + Beaches of Venice

Getting to the beach resorts of Italy via Verona is probably not the best idea (unless cheap tickets turn up - see www.skyscanner.ru, www.momondo.ru, www.aviasales.ru and other air ticket search engines). However, one cannot help but notice that from Verona it is a stone's throw to Lake Garda (Lago di Garda), where there are also beaches. It is clear that a beach holiday on the shore of an alpine lake is not at all the same as a holiday at sea. However, this opportunity should not be overlooked. Moreover, Garda is interesting not only as a beach resort, but also as a thermal resort. From this point of view, it is worth taking a closer look in particular at Sirmione(Sirmione).

However, let's return to the seaside resorts and pay attention to the next point. Verona may be interesting as a transit point on the way to the beach resorts of the Adriatic if you plan to travel to Italy by train (read more about the train service between Russia and Italy).

Again, like Verona, Milan boasts its proximity to lakes. In addition to Garda, it is worth mentioning at least two more lakes - Como(Lago di Como) And Maggiore(Lago Maggiore), – where you can also find beaches.

• General information: about Milan, about Bergamo
• Flights: to Milan and Bergamo
• Transfers: ,
• Car rental points: in Malpensa, at Bergamo airport

Genoa, as already mentioned, is located on the shores of the Ligurian Sea, and the most convenient way to get to the beach resorts of Liguria is not through Milan, but through Genoa. In addition, from Russia to Genoa you can not only fly non-stop, but also take a direct train. There are a huge number of options: Liguria has both sandy and pebble beaches.

To the west of Genoa, for example, there are Sanremo(San Remo), Diano Marina(Diano Marina), Alassio(Alassio), Pietra Ligure(Pietra Ligure) And Finale Ligure(Finale Ligure). The beaches in the western part of Liguria are quite wide, long, often sandy, although pebbles are not uncommon. All these places are not so far from Genoa, but if you wish, you can find beaches closer: for example, in Arenzano(Arenzano)– here the beach is pebbly – or in Kogoleto(Cogoleto)– the beaches are partly sandy, partly pebble.

There are also many interesting places east of Genoa. For the most part, the beaches of eastern Liguria are pebbly and do not differ in length (probably with the exception of the beach in Lavagna, Lavagna). But the water here is clean and the places are picturesque. Attention should be paid, for example, to Sorry(Sori) And Camogli(Camogli)– both places are located near Genoa. A little further is located Santa Margherita Ligure(Santa Margherita Ligure). Even further - Sestri Levante(Sestri Levante); By the way, there is a beautiful sandy beach here. The further you go, the rockier the terrain becomes, but there are also places for swimming. There are beaches even in the Cinque Terre. The most interesting ones are in Monterosso al Mare(Monterosso al Mare): there are both sandy and pebble (more details).

All of the listed resorts in Liguria are accessible by rail. Genoa Airport (Aeroporto di Genova Cristoforo Colombo, GOA), in turn, has convenient connections with the Sestri Ponente train station (Genova Sestri Ponente Aeroporto).

A detailed overview of the beach resorts of the Ligurian coast is presented in this article.

Let's return to the shore of the Adriatic Sea, where, in addition to the resorts discussed, there is a well-known Rimini(Rimini). Wide sandy beaches, calm seas and an excellently developed tourist infrastructure - all this attracts a huge number of beach lovers to Rimini and its surroundings. There is a place here for families with children, and for noisy young people, and for older tourists (read more about hotels and areas of Rimini). In addition, this is a favorite destination of Russian tour operators. Therefore, before thinking about an independent trip to Rimini, you should carefully study the offers of travel agencies (you can look at the same and). There is a high probability that buying a tour to Rimini will be cheaper than organizing a vacation yourself.

Conveniently, Rimini has its own international airport (Aeroporto di Rimini Federico Fellini, RMI), from where you can even walk to some hotels (see, for example, Hotel Ascot). In addition, it is convenient to get to Rimini through Bologna Airport (Aeroporto di Bologna Guglielmo Marconi, BLQ).

At the same time, it is absolutely not necessary to limit yourself to Rimini and its immediate surroundings. If you like the Adriatic, but you are not attracted to either Rimini or Riccione(Riccione), neither Cattolica(Cattolica), neither Milano Marittima(Milano Marittima), then it’s worth taking a closer look at those located further south Pesaro(Pesaro), Fano(Fano) And Senigallia(Senigallia). Here there are the same wide sandy beaches and a smooth entrance to the sea. These resorts are also conveniently accessible via Rimini Airport. It is also worth keeping in mind Ancona Airport (Aeroporto delle Marche, AOI).

North of Rimini you can pay attention to such places as Lido Adriano(Lido Adriano) And Punta Marina(Punta Marina), which is not far from Ravenna.

• General information: about Rimini, about Bologna
• Flights: to Rimini, to Bologna
• Transfers: ,
• Car rental points: at Rimini airport, at Bologna airport

Pisa is perfect as a transit point on the way to the spacious sandy beaches of the so-called Tuscan Riviera (aka Versilia). In particular, from Pisa Airport (Aeroporto di Pisa Galileo Galilei, PSA), in just over an hour you can take a bus (for more details, see www.pisa-airport.com) to such popular seaside resorts as Viareggio(Viareggio) And Lido di Camaiore(Lido di Camaiore). Nearby also Forte dei Marmi(Forte dei Marmi), Marina di Massa(Marina di Massa) And Marina di Carrara(Marina di Carrara).

Eastern Liguria with its cozy beaches, picturesque bays and other natural beauties, by and large, is also not far away, and if you are interested in this particular region, then Pisa is worth keeping in mind as an alternative to the considered Genoa.

Also, look south from Pisa. There are many interesting places: for example, Marina di Cecina(Marina di Cecina), San Vincenzo(San Vincenzo) And Follonica(Follonica). These are fairly calm resorts, perfect for families with children.

Separately, it is worth mentioning about the island Elbe(Elba), where you can find beaches for every taste: sandy, pebble, and rocky. Elba, by the way, has its own small airport (Aeroporto dell "Elba). You can fly here from Pisa (see www.silverairitalia.it) and some other cities. A more traditional way to get to Elba is by ferry from Piombino, You can get to Piombino by train.

For more information about beach resorts in Tuscany, check out this article. By the way, all of the above places can also be reached through Florence (Aeroporto di Firenze-Peretola, FLR). However, Pisa is closer and flying to Pisa (at least from Russia) is more convenient and cheaper than flying to Florence.

• General information: about Pisa, about Florence
• Flights: to Pisa, to Florence
• Transfers: ,
• Car rental points: at Pisa airport, at Florence airport

The outskirts of Rome are also not deprived of beach resorts (the beaches here are often sandy). For example, literally a few minutes drive from Rome Fiumicino Airport (Aeroporto di Roma–Fiumicino Leonardo da Vinci, FCO) there is a resort town Lido di Ostia(Lido di Ostia). From a logistics point of view, you can’t think of anything better (you can get here from the airport by Cotral bus), but from a quality point of view, there are much more interesting options.

If you focus on the immediate surroundings of the Italian capital, then you should pay attention to Anzio(Anzio) And Nettuno(Nettuno). It is convenient to get to these resorts from Rome by rail - the ride takes about an hour.

But perhaps the most interesting beach resorts are located further south. This is, first of all, San Felice Circeo(San Felice Circeo), Terracina(Terracina), Sperlonga(Sperlonga) And Gaeta(Gaeta). True, getting to these places by public transport is not as convenient as getting to Anzio and Nettuno. Therefore, in addition, let us also mention Formia(Formia): There are beaches here and you can get there from Rome by direct train. In addition, from the Formia railway station you can easily take a taxi or bus to the same Gaeta - the ride is about 15 minutes.

Concerning Sorrento(Sorrento), then directly in the city there are almost no beaches as such. One of the few lucky exceptions is the La Tonnarella hotel with access to a small private beach (small pebbles). However, it is convenient to get to Sorrento from Naples (for example, by train on the Circumvesuviana railway - see www.eavsrl.it). From the point of view of a beach holiday in Sorrento, it makes sense to focus on places such as Meta(Meta) And Marina di Puolo(Marina di Puolo).

On the Amalfi Coast, the situation with beaches is better - you can swim and sunbathe like in the ones mentioned Amalfi(Amalfi) And Positano(Positano), and in other towns - Praiano(Praiano), Majori(Maiori), Minori(Minori) etc. The beaches here are pebbly, small and very picturesque. From Naples to Amalfitana you can travel by bus (see www.sitasudtrasporti.it) directly or with a transfer to Salerno (first by rail, and then again by bus).

South of Salerno you can pay attention to Paestum(Paestum), Agropolis(Agropoli) And Marina di Asceia(Marina di Ascea). The beaches here are sandy, prices are reasonable, but the resort infrastructure is often (in Asheya, for example) not very well developed. But it’s convenient to get to from Naples – an hour and a half ride by rail. Not so convenient to get to places like Santa Maria di Castellabate(Santa Maria di Castellabate) And Cape Palinuro(Capo Palinuro). However, they also deserve mention, and if you travel by car, take a special look at them.

One of the most interesting places in the vicinity of Naples from the point of view of a beach holiday is the island Ischia(Ischia). There are many beaches in Ischia, and in addition to them there are thermal springs. You can get there by ferry.

It is worth bearing in mind in particular airport Lamezia Terme(Aeroporto di Lamezia Terme, SUF). To the north of it there is, for example, Amantea(Amantea), and to the south - Tropea(Tropea) with their wonderful sandy beaches. This is Calabria - the region is far from the richest, but the sea and beaches here are excellent. It is worth noting that many resorts in Calabria, including Amantea and Tropea, can be easily reached by rail from Naples or even from Rome (although the journey, of course, is not close and quite long). Another airport in Calabria is located in Reggio Calabria(Reggio Calabria, Aeroporto dello Stretto, REG). Nearby we note such a resort as Shilla(Scilla).

Don't overlook Puglia either. You can focus on the region here Salento(Salento)– “the heel of Italy” – in general, and places like Galipoli(Galipoli), Otranto(Otranto) and their immediate surroundings in particular. The region is also of interest Gargano(Gargano)- “spur of the Italian boot.” And even in Bari(Bari) And Brindisi(Brindisi), where the main local airports are located (Aeroporto di Bari-Palese, BRI, and Aeroporto di Brindisi-Casale, BDS), you can find places for a beach holiday.

Since I often visit the Italian region of Veneto as a technical translator for groups of Russian specialists for whom I deliver training courses, I also manage to visit Venice.
This city evokes among tourists either delight or a feeling of “.. ugh.. it smells there..”.
As for me, of all the cities in Italy, this is my favorite city, nothing smells there, and every time I visit Venice with pleasure, although I have been there more than a dozen times.

How to get to Venice

Venice is on an island. It is connected to the mainland by an embankment built by Benito Mussolini. This dam ends in a small area called Piazzale Roma(translated from Italian as Piazza Roma). Buses and taxis come there.
Before this, it was only possible to get there by water.

By car:

At the entrance to Venice, you can park your car in the area Piazzale Roma, or in a huge parking lot" Tronchetto", which is located on the outskirts. To be honest, I have never gone there by car, because even the Italians themselves say that it is difficult to find a parking space and it is not very cheap.

Covered parking " Garage San Marco", which is located on Piazzale Roma, where you get by driving along the dam from the mainland, costs 32 € (30 € when ordering on-line).

Multi-level parking " Tronchetto", which is located on an artificial island Tronchetto:
- Number of parking spaces: 3957
- Price:
1 hour -3€
2 hours - 6€
3 hours - 11€
4 hours - 16€
5 hours or more - daily rate -21€ per day
From Tronchetto Piazzale Roma 1 km on foot or by PeopleMoover cable train for another 1.5 euros.

When the translator came to Venice with local Italians from Vicenza, they drove by car to the railway station " Castelfranco Veneto", we parked there, and then drove 50 minutes by train.

By bus:

From almost any hotel on the mainland from nearby towns Mestre And Marghera you can get there by bus. Travel time is from 10 to 30 minutes. Ticket price 1.30€. Buses arrive at Piazzale Roma. They run from early morning until about 11 p.m. There are also night buses, but only on some routes. Please note: tickets are sold at Tabaccheria(translated from Italian: tobacco kiosk) or at Giornalaio(in Russian: newsstand), which are closed on Sundays. Therefore, buy your tickets in advance, on Saturday. Sometimes there are controllers.

By train (Ferrovia in Italian):

From Milan, Verona, Vicenza, Brescia, Bergamo, Padua, Mestre you can take a train that comes directly to the island of Venice at the central station Santa Lucia. This is the final station, then there is water. The tracks are laid along a causeway connecting Venice to the mainland.

On water:

On the mainland, for example from Venice Airport Marco Polo you can call a water taxi and go anywhere (but it’s not cheap, 150-200 euros, although such a taxi can fit 10 people). Ferries go to Venice ( Vaporetto in Italian) from the resort Jesolo.

Venice is not a beach resort. Tourists come to this city to enjoy its stunning atmosphere, see unique museums and architectural monuments, and experience all the delights of Italian cuisine. Although the city is located on a lagoon, some areas do not have beach areas, such as San Polo and Castello. But the city and its surroundings have beautiful beaches with developed infrastructure.

Beaches in Venice

Venice is an open-air museum. After tourists have seen all the sights of the city and received a lot of unforgettable impressions, they can relax on one of the beaches, where there is a lot of sun, sea and sand.

The Venetian coast of Italy is famous for many beaches that have their own characteristics:

Lido di Venezia

• If you want to relax near the center of Venice and St. Mark's Square, you can go to the Lido Island, where the beach area stretches for 12 km. The beach of Lido di Venezia can be reached by water bus, the so-called vaporetto, in just 15 minutes. From the Lido Island stop, vacationers can walk to the free public beach in 10 minutes. You can rent sun loungers or umbrellas or sit on your own beach blanket. Sometimes vacationers sunbathe directly on concrete transverse dams (buns).
• In June, July, August and September the public beach is very crowded. Therefore, many tourists often worry about whether it is possible to swim in Venice. Of course yes! All the beaches of the Venetian coast are well-groomed and have clean water, where you rarely see jellyfish. Fans of scuba diving will be able to appreciate the beauty of the deep sea thanks to the diving school on Lido Island, where you can rent equipment at any time.
• If you don’t want to relax with a large influx of people and want space, you can choose paid beaches at hotels. There are usually fewer holidaymakers here during the high season. But you will have to pay more than 20 euros* to rent a sun lounger and umbrella. For those who are not interested in beach infrastructure, there are beautiful “wild” beaches. For example, in the village of Albertoni, in the southern part of Lido Island, there is a conservation area where there are practically no people and there are no hotels near the beaches.

Coast of Lido di Venezia

• Both paid and free beaches of Lido di Venezia have a well-developed infrastructure. Almost near the shore there are small restaurants, supermarkets and shops where you can buy inexpensive Italian wine by the glass. If you want to save on food, you can go to a self-service canteen and have a hearty meal for only 7-8 euros*. In a restaurant, lunch for one person will cost 25-30 euros*.

Interesting! During the international film festival near the coast of Lido di Venezia, world-famous “stars” relax on the beach near luxury hotels and villas.

Pelestrina

The small island of Pellestrina is ideal for those tourists who love privacy and silence. Here is the Ca Roman Nature Reserve, close to which there are wild beaches. The sea is also shallow and warm. There are few hotels and restaurants in Pelestrina, and the beach infrastructure is underdeveloped. Therefore, on the island there is an opportunity to be alone with nature, away from crowds of people and noise. You can get to Pelestrina from the city of Lido by bus, then by ferry.

Pelestrina Coast

Sant'Erasmo Island

When it comes to resorts near Venice, one cannot ignore the amazing islet of Sant-Erasmo. It is also quiet and peaceful here, with many wild beaches. Since the beach area of ​​Sant'Erasmo is located on the side of the Venetian lagoon, yachts and large ships can often be seen in the sea. Therefore, for those who like to swim long distances, the beaches of Sant'Erasmo are far from the best option. In general, the island is very beautiful, so you can appreciate the diversity of nature while walking.

Lido di Jesolo

Most tourists prefer beaches near Venice. The most popular resort is Lido de Jesolo. This is a small town located 35 km from Venice at the beginning of a sand spit that divides the Adriatic Sea with a lagoon. There are never cold winds in Lido de Jesolo, since the resort is protected by the Alps. It rains extremely rarely, from November to December. The pride of the town is its pristine sandy beaches, more than 14 km long. The sea in Lido de Jesolo is shallow, clear and warm with soft golden sand. The water in the sea warms up to 25-27 degrees.

The resort town of Lido de Jesolo has a fairly developed infrastructure; in the recreation area there are hotels, restaurants, entertainment venues and shops. Moreover, the farthest hotel is located 300 m from the seashore. Therefore, tourists can walk from the hotel to the beach in just 5-10 minutes. For fans of active recreation, there are many options for an exciting pastime in diving clubs, surf schools and yacht clubs. If desired, you can play golf, basketball, tennis and volleyball.

Lido di Jesolo

How to get to the beaches of Venice

Any beach in Venice can be reached by bus or vaporetto. For example, tourists travel to the island of Sant'Erasmo by shuttle boat from lines 13 or 18. You can get to the island of Lido de Jesolo by bus in just 20 minutes or by boat from the Faro lighthouse to the central square of the city of San Marco. Boat tickets cost 25 euros*.

Tourists can get from the center of Venice to the Lido Island by water bus in 15-20 minutes. You can then walk to the public beach entrance in 10 minutes.

Additional Information! You can swim or drive to all the beaches of Venice without any difficulties. If tourists choose the wild beaches of Venice, then getting to such places requires transfers, within 30-40 minutes. For example, the road from Venice to the village of Albertoni takes more than half an hour; tourists take a vaporetto to the Lido in 20 minutes, then transfer to a bus and get to the village in 20-25 minutes.

Hotels in the resorts of Venice

There are plenty of good hotels in all the resorts near Venice. On Lido Island, along the way to the public beach, there are small budget and luxury hotels. You can also find inexpensive hotels near the beaches of Lido di Venezia. If you don't need to save money, you can rent an apartment at the five-star Excelsior Hotel, which provides regular transfers, or choose the stylish Venezia 2000 Hotel, which is a 15-minute walk from the beach.

For family accommodation, the inexpensive B&B Casa Robinig, the three-star Atlanta Augustus hotel or apartments in Le Ville del Lido Suite Residence, which has a private pool, are ideal. The island of Lido di Jesolo also has hotels to suit every taste and budget. In inexpensive hotels “Helvetia” and “Concordia”, vacationers pay for a room from 100 to 150 euros* per day, in five-star hotels such as “Adriatic Palace” or “Croce di Malta”, tourists rent apartments for 200-300 euros* in day.

Experienced travelers advise anyone planning to visit the Venetian beaches for the first time to take with them a map of the area and booklets describing the attractions. If you are planning a beach holiday in Venice, you should not come to the resorts in May or October, since during this period the sea water temperature drops below 17-15 degrees. In addition, before leaving, you need to clarify all the details of your holiday in Venice with your tour operator.

*Prices are current as of October 2018.

The Venetian Riviera is one of the favorite holiday destinations among Italians themselves. The secret of its popularity is its wide golden beaches, mild climate and peaceful atmosphere, as well as high-quality service and excellent conditions for leisure activities. For foreign tourists, the Riviera resorts are also interesting in terms of excursions: from here it is easy to get to one of the most beautiful cities in the world - Venice.

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The Venetian Riviera in Italy stretches along the northwestern coast of the Adriatic Sea. It includes a number of resorts lying between Venice and Trieste: Mestre, Lido di Jesolo, Eraclea Mare, Caorle, Bibione, Lignano, as well as several villages and the island of Albarella, located south of Venice.

What to see, where to visit

There are many places on the coast that are noteworthy from an excursion point of view. Among them are majestic temples (for example, the Cathedral of St. Stephen in Caorle, decorated by Venetian masters, the Cathedral of St. Lawrence in Mestre, dating from the 17th century), ancient castles (San Giusto and Miramare in Trieste), interesting museums, luxurious parks, including including “Hemingway Park” in Lignano, where the American writer loved to relax. But still, the main goal of tourists is a trip to Venice. Moreover, getting to it from the cities of the Venetian Riviera is quite simple - both independently and as part of organized groups.

Also popular are excursions to Padua, Verona, Treviso, Veneto and Friuli, sea cruises with stops at wild beaches, visits to wineries with wine tasting, etc.

Beaches

The beaches of the Venetian Riviera are covered with soft golden sand, and their width in some places reaches 400 m. The beaches, as a rule, are fully landscaped. By the way, the Bibione coast is illuminated at night, parties are regularly held on Caorle beach, and one of the Lignano beaches has sand dunes and a “green area” where you can pitch a tent.

Springs and healing

Thermal springs were recently opened at the Bibione resort. Water, classified as sodium bicarbonate-fluoride, is used in the treatment of chronic diseases of the respiratory tract and nervous system, dermatological diseases, and rheumatic pain. Bibione Terme, the largest local thalassotherapy center, offers a whole range of wellness procedures based on it: inhalations, mud therapy, visits to artificial caves, etc.

Entertainment and active recreation

Available options for active recreation include windsurfing, diving or underwater fishing, yacht rental and sailing courses, horseback riding or cycling, country hikes and picnics. The resorts have golf courses, tennis courts, fitness rooms and swimming pools.

Shopping can be mentioned in a separate line: for example, in Mestre there are huge outlets and shopping centers. Boutiques of famous designers can be found on the main shopping streets in Lignano and Bibione. And in almost every town there are markets and bazaars where you can buy antiques, works of art, Murano glass, Venetian masks and a variety of souvenirs.

For fans of nightlife and young people, there are cinemas, bowling alleys, nightclubs and discos on the coast, and parties are held right on the beaches.

Local cuisine and wines

Each Riviera resort has a wide selection of restaurants, cafes, pizzerias, trattorias, bars, pastry shops and gelaterias. The menu is dominated by traditional local dishes made from seafood and fresh vegetables, as well as all kinds of pasta, pizza, pies, sweets and desserts. And, of course, here you can taste different varieties of delicious Italian wines grown in the Veneto region.

Family holiday

A holiday on the Venetian Riviera in Italy is an unforgettable event for the whole family, regardless of which resort you choose to stay. The warm and shallow sea, clean sandy beaches with playgrounds are a real haven for children. In addition, there is a lot of entertainment around: water parks (Aqualandia in Lido di Jesolo, Aquasplash in Lignano, Aquafollie in Caorle, etc.), amusement parks and aquariums (they can be found in almost every resort), a zoo in Punto Verde (Lignano). The Gulliverlandia amusement park in Lignano is considered one of the best in Italy: on its territory, which occupies about 40 hectares, an incredible number of attractions are concentrated, including a Mayan village, a circus and a Ferris wheel. It will not be difficult to get to Lake Garda, where the Gardaland park is located - the European analogue of Disneyland.

In this article we will talk to you in as much detail as possible about a beach holiday in Venice. The main beach attractions of the Venetian lagoon are the island of Lido Di Venezia, Sottomarina and Cavallino. Let's start the review with the Venetian Lido. Then we’ll find out what interesting things there are in Sottomarina. Let's finish with the features of Cavallino. This information will give you some great food for thought on how to spend a day of beach relaxation at one of these places!

Lido di Venezia is a narrow island. It stretches for 12 km between the Adriatic Sea and the Venetian Lagoon. Connected to Venice by vaporetto running between the island and Venice. The settlements on the island are the village of Lido and the cities of Malamocco and Alberoni.

View from above of Venice's Lido

How to get to Lido di Venezia

From Piazzale Roma, Santa Lucia train station or Piazza San Marco, take ACTV line 5.1 to Venezia Lido. Stop Santa Maria Elisabetta. Or line 6. Both vaporettos pass through the Giudecca Canal.

If you're not in a hurry, you can take vaporetto line 1. It runs along the Grand Canal and arrives at the Lido in an hour. You can also take line 2. It does not make multiple stops and arrives at your destination a little faster.

To return, take the ACTV 5.2 vaporetto line. From Lido it goes to Piazza San Marco, Santa Lucia railway station, and Piazzale Roma.

Ticket costs 7.50 euros.

To travel with your car to the Lido of Venice, you can use ACTV line 17. It departs from Tronchetto. Arrives at the San Nicolò stop, on the Lido.

Prices start from €20 per car with passenger.

Lido beach near Venice

The sea of ​​the Venetian Lido has a seabed that goes into the depths gently and gradually. Thus, even the smallest children can swim here safely. This is also facilitated by the island’s two dams: S. Nicolo and Del Alberoni. Let us conclude that Lido di Venezia is a great choice for families with young children to spend a day at the beach.

Paid beaches of Lido Di Venezia

The beaches on the Venetian Lido are very diverse. There are both paid and free (free) beaches. They are located in Alberoni and San Nicolo. They end with the Murazzi rocks, typical of the Lido. They are also free.

There are huts and large cabins on the paid beaches. They are equipped with an awning and a veranda. They can be rented for the whole season, or for the period of your beach holiday near Venice. You can also simply rent a classic beach umbrella and sun loungers.

Prices on paid beaches are still quite expensive. Therefore, it is advisable, given the abundance of free beaches, to be located on them.

The beaches of Alberoni and San Nicolo are part of the free beaches of the Lido in Venice. They are ideal for those seeking peace and privacy. These beaches are much less crowded than others. They are also known for the presence of sand dunes.

Bluemoon Beach, which is free, on the contrary, is filled to capacity with tourists. This is due to the fact that it is equipped with showers and toilets. Also because it is close to the vaporetto stop.

Blue Moon Beach in Lido

Beaches around Venice

In addition to spending a day on the beach at Lido Venice, you can travel to two other nearby seaside resorts. We are talking about Sottomarina, the Chioggia Valley, and the area of ​​Cavallino. You can also have a very nice beach day here.

We can say that the main beaches near Venice are characterized by a variety of services and a huge number of recreational activities. They are held mainly in the summer. In fact, it combines the beauty of the sea with entertainment activities. It is therefore no coincidence that the Veneto region received the prestigious blue flag for these two beaches.

Sottomarina

Sottomarina is a tourist seaside resort that is part of the municipality of Chioggia in the province of Venice. It is characterized by fine sand, the breadth of its beaches, and also boasts a promenade - a pedestrian road along the sea. This promenade extends over a distance of more than 2 km. It is very pleasant to take long walks along it.

There are also many entertainment venues here. Many of them are located outdoors. Here you will immediately feel the typical festive atmosphere of seaside resorts.

View from above of the beaches of Sottomarina

Recently, the city of Sottomarina has significantly expanded the range of its tourist services. He created bicycle paths and pedestrian zones. The amount of green space here has also been significantly increased.

How to get to the city of Sottomarina

In summer, from June 1 to September 30, there is a direct vaporetto line. More precisely, this is line 19 (in collaboration with Raffaello Navigazione). This vaporetto will take you from San Marco to Chioggia in an hour and a half, following a memorable route. To the Union Island Bridge.

The return ticket price for adults is 14 euros. Children under 3 years old travel free of charge. There are special ticket prices for families or groups of tourists.

During the rest of the year, it is possible to travel to Chioggia using a combined bus and vaporetto route.

• The vaporetto leaves Piazzetta Vigo in Chioggia. Reaches Pellestrina.
• From there you need to take a bus that crosses the entire island. The bus then picks up a ferry that crosses the mouth of the Malamocco port. After arriving at Lido Island, stop at Santa Maria Elisabetta.
• From there, one of the vaporettos will take you to Venice in just 15 minutes.

There are many flights throughout the day. Tickets can be purchased online, or at the box office in Chioggia (Piazzetta Vigo) and Sottomarina (Viale Paova 22).

Sottomarina Beach

Sottomarina beach is about ten meters wide and up to 300 meters long. It is characterized by fine sand and the presence of minerals. More precisely mica elements.

Paid beach of Sottomarina

There are numerous establishments here. They are cheaper and more affordable than those located along Lido Beach. Here you can, at affordable prices, spend the whole day on the beach, rent umbrellas and sun loungers there. At the end of the day you can take a hot shower.

Sottomarina's wide and welcoming Promenade makes it an ideal place for long walks and children's games.

Free beach:

The free Sottomarina beach is located in the San Felice area. This corresponds to the location of the last dam of the city, which is part of the beach that faces Pellestrina.

Free beach in Sottomarina

For holidays with animals:

There is also a dog-friendly beach on Via San Felice Zona Diga. It's called "In Diga for dogs". It offers services designed specifically for four-legged friends.

Cavallino - Treporti

The Litorale del Cavallino is a peninsula that separates the Venetian lagoon from the Adriatic Sea. It has many seaside resorts among its villages. The most famous among them: Cavallino, Ca' Savio, Ca' di Valle, Ca' Ballarin and Punta Sabbioni.

Littoral Del Cavallino

Cavallino is an independent municipality. Its independence was declared after the 1999 referendum. Then the population of the peninsula declared their desire to secede from Venice.

This is an ideal place for nature lovers. The sea and the lagoon here harmoniously unite and create their own unique balance. The city is also known for its large number of camping spots along the Litorale (sea shore).

How to get to Cavallino

• On a motor boat from Venice. Get off at the Fondamenta Nuove ACTV stop on the LN line. It will take you to Treporti and Punta Sabbioni in about an hour.

You can also take a motorboat on the LN line from the ACTV stop “La Pietà” in Riva degli Schiavoni. It also stops at Treporti and Punta Sabbioni and takes about 30 minutes.

• By train: From Venice Santa Lucia Station you can take the train to San Donà/Jesolo. Then, upon arrival in San Dona, you need to change to the ATVO bus in the direction of Jesolo, which will take you to Cavallino.

Beaches of Cavallino

Cavallino beach is characterized by the fine sand and tranquility of the place. Ideal for those seeking peace. Also recommended for families with children.

Compared to the beach resorts of Lido in Venice, Cavallino is certainly cheaper. Here you can rent a classic sun umbrella and sun lounger at a reasonable price.

This place is very popular among tourists from Northern Europe.

View of Cavallino beach

Beaches for pets:

Along the coast, some beaches have been created where you can relax with your four-legged friends. They are located in Cavallino, Ca' Savio and Ca Ballarin. However, be careful! Here you need to follow certain rules. For example, use a leash and muzzle.

Free beaches:

There are several free beaches along the Litorale del Cavallino. Here you can use your own umbrellas and sun loungers without any problems.

Access to the free beach in Cavallino

On other beaches you can sit with your towel near the coastline. However, it is prohibited to use your own umbrellas and sun loungers here.

Below I offer a map of free beaches in Cavallino:

Map of free beaches of the Cavallino Peninsula

Finally

In short, if you are planning to spend some time in Venice this summer and want to dedicate one or more days to a beach holiday, then I hope I was able to help you organize your trip.

Surely it’s a good idea to devote a few days to a beach holiday near Venice. This will help get rid of the fatigue and stress that will definitely come from walking the streets of Venice all day. Especially when you are trying to see as many sights as possible in a short time.

As you have probably noticed, there is no shortage of activities, events and services on offer anywhere in Venice and its surrounding areas. In short, you are guaranteed to enjoy your visit to the Venetian Lagoon!