Lido di Venezia
A long sandbar separating the lagoon from the Adriatic Sea, with beaches, Art Nouveau villas and the main venue of the Venice Film Festival.
The Lido di Venezia is about 11 km long and is one of the few islands in Venice where cars are allowed. Its seaside has fine sandy beaches, where in summer you can swim at public beaches or paid bathing establishments. From St Mark's, the vaporetto takes about 15 minutes. Along the main street, Elizabeth Avenue, stand Art Nouveau villas and hotels from the early 20th century. Thomas Mann's Death in Venice is set here. Every year from late August to early September, the Venice Film Festival is held at the Palazzo del Cinema, where you can catch a glimpse of the red carpet. The island is well suited to cycling.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- San Lazzaro degli Armeni
- Giardini della Biennale
- San Giorgio Maggiore
- Venetian Arsenal
- Il Redentore
- Doge's Palace
- Bridge of Sighs
- Punta della Dogana