Venice's neighbors: the best destinations for a day trip. Beach resorts in Italy Excursions in and around Venice
To the two airports of Venice itself, Marco Polo and Treviso, you can sometimes find cheap, although not very convenient, flights from Russia, for example, through Kyiv by Fly airline One from 5000 rub. one way or via Chisinau with Moldavian Airlines 10,000 rubles. There and back again. An hour's drive away (from 8 euros by train) is Verona airport, where there are more options from budget airlines (direct flights from S7 - 8,000 rubles in both directions). And two and a half hours by train (from 20 euros) are Milan airports, where there is an even greater choice of cheap flights, for example, flights of the low-cost airline Pobeda.
Where to live
Absolutely all hotels and b&b in Venice are too expensive to be considered a reasonable option.
Ways to save on Airbnb:
- go from mid-October to February (this, by the way, Brodsky did every year, although for other reasons - he considered Venice much more beautiful in winter, and not without reason)
- settle on the coast in Mestre, from where there are trains (10 minutes journey) and buses to Venice, including night buses (10–20 minutes journey)
- go for a month and bargain with the apartment owners - this is how the author managed to live for a month in September-October for 800 euros/room in a beautiful apartment in Cannaregio with a common living room overlooking one of the canals
Either way, your tools are Airbnb.com and patience.
Connection
SIM cards can be bought at the offices of Italian mobile operators; they usually have English-speaking staff. It costs approximately 25 euros: 15 euros for a SIM card and 10 euros/month. for a tariff with the Internet. The WIND operator has an offer of 20 GB of traffic per month for 9 euros, which solves the Internet problem almost completely. Free Wi-Fi is available in many cafes and museums, and in some places you can also find free municipal Wi-Fi, but you shouldn’t count on it too much.
You can drink everywhere in Venice What to drink and eat
The most famous local wine is prosecco, a sparkling brut produced in the Treviso region near Venice, costs between 1-2 euros per bottle in the supermarket or per liter in a wine shop, where they will pour it into a disposable plastic bottle. You can drink anywhere and anytime, take it - go and drink, or better yet, sit on one of the benches on the Zaterre embankment and pretend to be Brodsky
Cicchetti- this is the Venetian contribution to the culture of street food: small sandwiches or snacks with wine from local delicacies like cod soaked in milk. Instead of dining in expensive tourist restaurants, it is better to go to one of the bars in the Rialto area and pick up cicchetti near the counter (showing the bartender the plates behind a glass display) for 1-3 euros apiece and dine on them with prosecco.
The best cicchetterias in Venice:
Cicchetti in Dai Zemei St. Mark's Square, packed to capacity with tourists, is a visual stereotype worn to tears. The most expensive cafes, where the price of a simple cappuccino reaches 12 euros, are.
But few people know that after 12 at night, when the cafes on the square close, the tables remain standing, and everyone is allowed to sit there with their own drinks and food.
A night picnic on an empty San Marco - it’s as if the mosaics on the façade of the cathedral and the portals of the Doge’s Palace are illuminated just for you.
One of the cheapest bars in Italy, oddly enough, is located in one of its most expensive cities. "Bakareto da Lele" - legendary place among local workers and thrifty visitors: a glass of chardonnay or cabernet - 60 cents, sandwiches - for a euro. You need to sit down like local students - on the steps of the neighboring church of San Nicolo da Tolentini - and watch as professors from the best architectural university in Italy and the future Rem Koolhaas with Zahami Hadid come out of the gateway.
In Venice, despite the gloomy prophecies, there is still local residents. There are not many of them, 55 thousand people for millions of tourists, but this means that the city still has shops and services for its own. In the back streets of Cannaregio and Castello you can find cheap pastry shops, discount Prix supermarkets, discounts in local branches of the COOP supermarket chain, unfashionable bakeries with delicious bread and pastries, cheap bars, cheese and butcher shops with local products and fruit and vegetable shops tents where everything costs less than on busy streets and canals. An 18-minute train ride (1.25 euros) from the Venice station, in Mestre, a suburb of Venice on the mainland, there is an Auchan right next to the stop, where food costs 20-30% cheaper than in the city, despite all that or Italian quality and diversity - do you feel like life in Venice is becoming quite affordable?
A seagull sharing a croissant A type of fast food that has become widespread in Venice in recent years is “quick service spaghetti.” Go to the free cash register, choose the type of freshly prepared pasta, the type of sauce and toppings - and get all this splendor in a cardboard box for 5 euros.
Sitting on the embankment or on a bench at the nearest campo, you get a budget romantic dinner with a view.
A trip along the vaporetto route 1 and 2 for 1.5 euros completely replaces sightseeing tours along the Grand Canal and gondola rides (which cost crazy amounts of money and are only disappointing).
Picnic at night in St. Mark's Square with Venetian legend Gleb Smirnov Things to do
Peoplewatching: there are no cars in Venice, and, despite the presence of water taxis for exorbitant prices and public sea trams for relatively reasonable ones, the most convenient way movement - on foot. Therefore, on the Venetian streets and campos, the rich and famous mingle with the common people into one of the most interesting crowds on Earth.
People who in other places can only be seen in tinted limousines or at private receptions walk the streets along with ordinary people, making up a bright and extravagant assemblage: old millionaires in Chanel and Tiffany coexist with longshoremen, movie stars from all over the world share the pavement with loud people Chinese tourists, and rich Silicon Valley startupers with gray-haired art critics from Siberia.
This circumstance provides great opportunities for peoplewatching lovers and even greater opportunities for peoplewatching lovers with a camera and an Instagram account.
Venice is not so much a city-museum as city of museums. Almost every palazzo and church hosts one or another exhibition from time to time, cultural events, concerts and conferences. This means that you can not only walk the streets and look at the facades, but also get inside a huge number of houses, palaces and churches, and often for free.
From May to November, the Biennale is held in Venice: an exhibition of architecture in even years, and contemporary art in odd years. At this time, numerous venues outside the main exhibition areas in the Arsenale and Biennale Gardens host exhibitions accompanying the main project, and entry there is often free for everyone, which makes it possible not so much to see art, but simply to visit the inside of many Venetian palazzos.
Queue for prayer in the Basilica of San Marco (entrance on the left side of the building) If you have a press card (a laminated card with your photo on which press is written in English, someone’s signature and a round seal with Russian letters that are not understandable outside your homeland), then you will save a lot of money on your visit museums, which are quite expensive here.
Half of the places have free entry for journalists, in particular you can save 20 euros for two when visiting the Ca' d'Oro palace with its impressive Gothic ground-floor courtyard, balconies overlooking the Grand Canal and Andrea Mantegna's absolutely stunning Saint Sebastian. But they don’t allow you to see Carpaccio at the Scuola di San Giorgio degli Schiavon with a press card - you’ll have to pay 5 euros per nose (but it’s worth it).
There is no need to stand in a long line at the Campanile San Marco - this is such a tall tower on the square of the same name - and pay a lot of money for the opportunity to look at the city from above. In the recently opened mall The Fondaco dei Tedesci (a former community of German merchants from the 15th century, restored in 2016 by a team led by Rem Koolhaas) has an excellent free Observation deck With best view to the Grand Canal in Venice and without queues.
View from the roof of Fondaco dei Tedeschi It is logical to start immersing yourself in the Venetian theme not from exploring the beauties of the city itself, but from the island of Torcello, as the art historian Ruskin did in the 19th century: there is the oldest temple in the lagoon (ancient than the Basilica of San Marco), the most impressive Byzantine mosaics and the overall feeling the beginning of all this subsequent Venetian splendor. Then you can go to San Marco and other churches in the city to see how it developed and changed.
If you want to look at the mosaics of St. Mark's Basilica not in 15 minutes in a crowd of groups Chinese tourists, but comfortably, sitting and listening to organ music, you can go to Sunday mass (schedule on the website of the Basilica of San Marco), saying “per preghiera” to the guard, supposedly, to pray, and in the company of the same life hackers enjoy the Byzantine mosaics on the vaults of the church . This pleasure is, of course, free.
Venice is not a club city, but club life you need to go to Mestre or neighboring Padua. You can spend time in Venice among cheerful, drunken youth at Campo Santa Margherita, where local university students and visiting youth drink from evening until night.
The fun spills out from the crowded bars onto the square, nearby embankments and bridges, and the entire city space becomes one big student party.
There you can also have a snack after midnight (which is rare in the city) at the Al Volo pizzeria - an institution of local partygoers.
An alternative route for those who like to drink correctly and in a local way: the Fondamenta Misericordia embankment in the north of the city, in Cannaregio, where along the unexpectedly straight and long embankment there are a dozen good bars for Venetians and visitors who know the city and the right places.
"High Water" on St. Mark's Square If you decide to spend a week in Venice, then, of course, you may have a completely natural desire to combine your stay in the capital of the Most Serene Republic with exploring the surrounding area. Fortunately, there are a lot of interesting things near the gondola city.
Today I will tell you where you can go from Venice for one day, and at the same time I will share information on how to get to interesting places without spending extra money.
VENICE ISLANDS: MURANO, TORCELLO, BURANO
The most obvious thing is to ride around the islands of the Venetian lagoon: Murano, Torcello and Burano. The tour takes a day, and this is more than enough time to explore three of the most famous islands Venice. First you will be taken to Murano- for my taste, the most uninteresting of all the islands on the list of compulsory programs, but, nevertheless, you should not miss it, because Murano glass is a full-fledged attraction of Venice, and there is a museum of it.
The name “Torcello” often makes Russians smile, but in vain - it comes from the word “torre”, which means “tower”. Interestingly, there is no tower on the island, although, according to ancient legend, it was she who helped the Veneti discover this place many centuries ago. As legend has it, in the fifth century AD, the ancestors of the modern inhabitants of Torcello were from the now defunct city of Altinum. They feared an invasion of barbarians led by the formidable Attila, and therefore they prayed to God and asked him to protect them from the enemy. A sign was sent to the Veneti, telling them that they should climb the tallest tower in the city, and from there see a safe haven. This is what was done, the residents climbed the tower and from its top they saw the island on which they escaped.
In the photo: Basilica of Santa Maria Assunta
Venetians still live on Torcello to this day, although there are very few of them. According to statistics, depending on the season, the population on the island ranges from 30 to 300 people. The main local attraction is the Basilica of Santa Maria Assunta, where Byzantine mosaics have been preserved: one depicts the Virgin Mary, and the other the Last Judgment. The second church of the island is the octagonal Santa Fosca. By the way, these churches are the oldest of the Venetian ones; their construction began back in 638. Unlike other churches in Venice, Santa Maria Assunta and Santa Fosca were never rebuilt, so they are rare examples of early Christian architecture.
Also near the basilica there is archaeological park. Here under open air fragments of statues, sarcophagi and a monumental stone throne are on display. It is believed that this is the throne of Attila himself, who finally reached the city of Altinum and wiped it off the face of the earth - you see how correctly the Veneti did in escaping to the island of Torcello. True, the throne did not pass the test of historians; it was established that Attila did not reach Torcello, so this stone artifact has nothing to do with the legendary leader of the Huns. However, there is a curious belief associated with the throne; it is believed that if a girl sits on it, she will certainly get married that same year.
In the photo: architectural park near Torcello
There is also a charming cafe on Torcello where it makes sense to stop for lunch. Here you can taste grilled fish and seafood in batter. They are served on a plate of bread, which is also supposed to be eaten. There is only one cafe on the island, so you won’t miss it.
In the photo: seafood on a bread plate
Third on the list of islands - Burano, the one with the colorful houses. By the way, the houses are painted in bright colors for practical reasons; it’s just that the island is often shrouded in dense fog, so in the old days the colorful buildings played the role of a kind of signal lights. They were used as a guide to safely moor to the shore, and it was easier for the residents of Burano to find their house in the fog by color.
In the photo: the colorful island of Burano
Of course, many have heard about the famous Buransky lace. There are still several shops selling it on the island to this day. It makes sense for girls to buy lace collars - you can always sew them on a black dress and get an option in the style of classic Yves Saint Laurent outfits - similar, for example, worn by Catherine Deneuve in the film “Beauty of the Day”.
HOW MUCH IS A TICKET TO THE ISLANDS? In order to visit all three islands in one day, buy a ferry ticket at Tabakeria (traghettij/ traghetto) for 24 hours. It is called Biglietto turistico 24 H, and costs 20 euros. .
PADUA: GIOTTO'S FRESCOES, EUROPE'S LARGEST SQUARE AND A FAMOUS UNIVERSITY
Padua is one of the most interesting cities in Veneto, where you can spend the whole day with pleasure and benefit. The easiest way to get there from Venice is by train, and the travel time is less than half an hour. When you arrive at Padova station, immediately walk towards the center - the direction will be indicated on the brown signs with the inscription Centro.
In the photo: one of the city canals of Padua
The first interesting object that comes your way is ancient roman arena. Of course, this is not the Colosseum of Rome or even the Arena of Verona, but it’s still not worth passing by, because near the Arena in the same park there is the famous Scrovegni Chapel- a church whose inside walls are completely covered with frescoes by the great Giotto.
In the photo: the ancient Roman Arena in Padua
For some reason, it is believed that getting into the chapel is difficult, and tickets need to be booked in advance, but in fact this is not the case - just go in, buy a ticket (it costs 15 euros) and go inside. Visitors are allowed into the chapel in groups; inside it is painted like a magic casket, and the most attention of visitors is attracted by a fresco depicting Hell, in the center of which sits a pot-bellied blue devil eating a sinner. By the way, it is this image of the “Last Judgment”, along with the fresco in the Bologna Cathedral of San Petronio, that is considered canonical.
After visiting the Scrovegni Chapel, continue down the street and you will inevitably end up in the city center, where the beautiful city courthouse is located Palazzo della Ragione, the ancient Jewish district of the Ghetto, the Square of Herbs (Piazza delle Erbe), where the market is located to this day, as well as the Pedrocchi cafe - one of the oldest in all of Italy.
Well, don’t forget to look at the University of Padovan, the walls of which are decorated with the coats of arms of famous families whose offspring studied here. By the way, this is the second university in Italy after Bologna, it was founded in 1222, and Copernicus and Galileo taught here - the latter’s chair is still preserved at the university.
In the photo: statue of the Trojan Horse in Palazzo della Ragione
Having examined the center, go further in the direction from the station and in 10 minutes you will find yourself in the largest square in Europe - Prato della Valle. It is surrounded on all sides by statues of famous residents of Padua, and after walking along it, go to St. Anthony's Cathedral- the second most popular Catholic church in Italy after St. Peter's Basilica in Rome.
In the photo: Prato della Valle - the largest square in Europe
Entrance to the cathedral is free, but filming inside is prohibited. From the outside, the building looks extremely non-trivial, because its architectural appearance reflects the features of Romanesque basilicas and Catholic churches, and tall towers Many associate temples with minarets. The interior decoration of the cathedral is stunning in its luxury and richness; there are sculptural compositions, gilding, and a chapel with the relics of the Saint, which are encased in gold and crystal.
Well, after sightseeing, go for a walk along the streets of the city center, most of which are hidden under numerous arches, they are another feature of the architectural appearance of Padua. By the way, restaurants and cafes in Padua are much cheaper than in Venice, and the quality of the food served here is much higher, so it makes sense to stay here for dinner.
In the photo: Padua Observatory, where Galileo observed the stars
HOW TO GET TO PADUA? The easiest way is by train regionale veloce, they depart every half hour from Santa Lucia Station at 12 and 42 minutes. Padua is the second stop after Mestre, travel time is 25 minutes. The cost of a one-way ticket is 4.15 euros. The main thing is not to forget to stamp your ticket from the machine at the station.
THERMAL POOLS OF MONTEGROTTO
Near Venice there is one of the largest thermal areas in Europe, where the resorts of Abano Terme and Montegrotto are located. And I have good news for you - from Venice you have the opportunity to go to the thermal baths for one day in order to take a hearty swim in the outdoor pools with warm and healthy water. I’ll say right away, don’t focus on Abano, get there public transport problematic, but there is a train station in Montegrotto, and the road here from Venice Santa Lucia station will take 40 minutes if you take the regionale veloce.
True, not all hotels in Montegrotto allow guests who are not staying with them to use their pools. One of the loyal ones, and even with an excellent pool - Mioni Royal San. It is located next to railway station. Just get off the train at the Terme Euganee-Abano-Montegrotto stop, cross the street to the left and you will immediately see him. There is a huge outdoor pool, and there are also saunas and Jacuzzis. In order to get to the hotel, you need to call in advance on +39 049 891 1711 and book a visit. Bathrobes and towels are provided to guests of the thermal baths, but slippers, swimsuits and caps (they must be worn in the pools) must be taken with them.
HOW MUCH DOES IT COST TO VISIT THE THERMAL POOLS? The cost of a one-time visit to Mioni Royal San is from 35 to 40 euros per person, depending on the day of the week. You can get there, as I wrote above, by train regionale veloce, these are the same trains that go to Padua, they leave from Venice station every half hour. In short, get on the same train, but get off at a stop later at the station Terme Euganee-Abano-Montegrotto. The ticket costs 4.90 euros one way, but don’t forget to get it stamped from the machine on the platform before boarding the train.
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. Settlements on the island there is the village of Lido and the cities: Malamocco and Alberoni.
View from above of Venice's Lido
How to get to Lido di Venezia
From Piazzale Roma, railway station Santa Lucia or Piazza San Marco, take the ACTV vaporetto 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.
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.
On paid beaches huts and large cabins are available. 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. Available special prices for tickets 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 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 matches the location last dam town, 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 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 perfect 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 from the ACTV stop “La Pietà” in Riva degli Schiavoni motor boat LN lines. 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 this good idea– 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!
If you are not afraid of the high cost of Venetian hotels, and the city seems quite suitable for staying in it for a few days, study the routes around its surroundings. When choosing where to go for one day, pay attention to the nearest suburbs, where you can find not only many architectural attractions, but also restaurants and hotels with more reasonable prices:
- In Mestre, which is called the entrance gate of Venice, the ancient Watchtower of the 11th century and the Cathedral of St. Lawrence have been preserved. It is from here that you can enjoy magnificent views of the Venetian Lagoon. The second reason for the popularity of Mestre, in addition to inexpensive housing, is the abundance of markets, shops with Italian souvenirs and outlets.
- Just 30 minutes by train separates Venice from the city. It has its own network of canals, so that the Venetian atmosphere remains almost completely, but without significant crowds of tourists.
- An hour and a half by train - and you end up in. It was here that Romeo and Juliet once lived, and the main attraction of the town is the house with a balcony where the famous scene of the Shakespearean tragedy took place.
Detailed information about the schedule commuter trains and ticket prices are available on the website www.trenitalia.com.
To Lake Garda
When choosing where to go from Venice by car, tourists usually decide to look at the shores of Lake Garda. In addition to picturesque landscapes and landscapes, travelers can look forward to authentic Italian villages, restaurants with cliff views, beach holidays, windsurfing, sailing and fishing. For little travelers, the Gardaland amusement park was built on the shore of the lake, and those who are older will certainly enjoy the local water park and aquarium.
The distance of 200 km is easily covered by car along the A4 highway, which connects Venice, or by train, the desired stop is called Desenzano del Garda. Ferries, hydrofoils and even ancient paddle steamers ply the lake. Schedules and prices are available on the website www.navlaghi.it. It is convenient to travel between cities on the shores of the lake by ATV buses.
Active and sporty
Finding themselves in the north in winter and deciding where to go from Venice, fans active rest will certainly take advantage of the relative proximity ski resorts. Getting to Cortina d'Ampezza on your own is very easy. Just take the N29 bus from the square in Venice. Tickets can be purchased in advance at www.atvo.it.
Beach holiday
Despite the fact that the Venetian region is called Northern Italy, in the summer it is customary to sunbathe and swim here. The cities of Lido di Jesolo to the east and Sottomarina to the south are quite suitable for a comfortable beach holiday. Bus routes N 10A and N 80 respectively depart several times an hour from both Venice and Mestre. Prices and route details on the website – www.atvo.it. From Piazza San Marco to Sottomarina there is a summer time and direct ferry.
Venetian Riviera – resort area, located on the northern coast of the Adriatic Sea. It is famous for its wide sandy beaches And warm sea, as well as a well-established tourism infrastructure, which has been developing since the middle of the 20th century. Sailing, diving and yachting are popular in coastal cities; many comfortable hotels have been built along the well-groomed seashores.
A holiday on the Venetian Riviera is an opportunity to combine a beach holiday with a visit to the most famous and beautiful cities northern Italy: Venice, Padua, Chioggia, Verona, and also a reason to go on an unforgettable cruise around the islands of the picturesque Venetian lagoon.
Beach resorts near Venice
1. Lignano
Small and quiet family resort, located between Trieste and Venice. In northern Italy it is the best place for children. In luxury hotels in Lignano, located in the middle of magnificent parks, prices are slightly higher than in neighboring tourist areas. Coastline stretches for 8 km along the Adriatic Sea, it all consists of comfortable beaches - the best in this part of the country.
2. Lido di Jesolo
Popular among European tourists Adriatic resort, famous for its mild climate and comfortable temperatures in the summer. The hotels of Lido di Jesolo are lined up in neat rows along the coast, along a long strip of golden sand 14 km long. The city is perfect for a classic beach holiday, yachting, shopping and tasting excellent Italian cuisine. It also differs more low prices compared to Lignano.
3. Lido di Venezia
If you want to combine a visit to one of the most beautiful cities in the world with sunbathing and swimming in the warm waters of the Adriatic Sea, welcome to the main Venetian beach of Lido di Venezia. This is where city residents who do not want to go far from home prefer to spend their holidays. From Piazza San Marco the resort area can be reached in just 10 minutes by ferry.
4. Bibione
Virtually unknown Russian tourist Bibione is in demand among tourists from Austria, Holland, Belgium and the Czech Republic. The resort infrastructure began to develop here in the middle of the 20th century. The town is located in unique place very close to Venice. It is separated from the land by canals and lakes, its beaches are surrounded by centuries-old pine trees. Bibione has a very comfortable climate, conducive to a relaxing holiday.
5. Caorle
Before the tourism boom, Caorle was a small fishing town. It has still retained that unique atmosphere, despite the crowds of tourists that fill its beaches and streets every summer. There is everything for a complete vacation: a beautiful sea, a rich excursion program, a variety of entertainment, sports complexes, clubs, bars and restaurants serving Italian cuisine.
6. Eraclea Mare
The coastal strip of the town of Eraclea Mare is overgrown with pine groves; in some places it reaches a width of 150 meters, which creates a unique climate in this place. This is a fairly quiet resort: even during peak season, when there is no escape from the noisy tourist crowds in neighboring Lido di Jesolo, you can find long-awaited solitude and tranquility here. In addition, Eraclea Mare has excellent free beaches, which is not found in every Italian resort in this region.
7. Grado
Grado is located on a piece of land often called Isola del Sole - the island of the sun. It is famous for its spas, magnificent nature and historical sites. Here is located large water park, Valle Kavanata nature reserve, museums with ancient artifacts and early medieval temples built more than 1000 years ago. In short, a tourist will definitely not be bored in Grado.
8. Sottomarina
A modern resort with developed infrastructure, mainly aimed at Italian tourists (this is reflected in the prices). It is famous for its restaurants with a lot of seafood dishes. Sottomarina has quiet streets, few cars - locals prefer to ride bicycles, widespread ignorance in English and, of course, the ubiquitous Italian good nature, seasoned with a good dose of laziness.
9. Albarella
Private island and resort 70 km south of Venice. Since 1988, it has belonged to the Marcegaglia tourism holding, which develops and maintains infrastructure. Guests will find luxurious villas, hotels, holiday cottages, golf courses, a port for 500 ships, all kinds of entertainment and all this under 24-hour security. There are also many private houses on the island.
10. Trieste
Enough Big city, located on the border with Slovenia on the shores of the Gulf of Trieste. It can hardly be called a seaside resort, although there are beaches here too. People come here for excursions, shopping, and boat trips. cruise ships along the Adriatic, local cuisine - a bizarre mixture of Italian, Austrian and Slovenian traditions. In addition, in Trieste there is major port, where ships come from all over Europe.
