'Sandy beaches, gently lapping seas and more ice-cream parlours than you can shake a sugar-cone at, Lido di Jesolo is the Venetian Riviera's most popular beach resort.'
Tucked at the top of Italy's Adriatic Coast are the sun-drenched beaches of Lido di Jesolo. All 15 kilometres of them. We're talking sand as soft as silk, brightly coloured beach brollies and seaside bars aplenty. Add to that pedaloes drawn up on the water's edge, and it's easy to see why this bright and breezy resort is such a hit with holidaymakers. But the fun isn't just confined to the beach. Lido di Jesolo offers up a trio of attractions for all the family. There's Aqualandia, for starters. Watch the kids as they whoosh down the waterslides and splash around in the pools. Thrills top the bill down at the Pista Azzurra go-kart track, too. And then there's Luna Park, a fairground packed with all your favourite rides. But let's not forget the main draw – Venice. Just an hours' ferry ride across the Venetian Lagoon, this dreamy city's a must on your holiday tick sheet. Glide beneath the famous Rialto Bridge on a gondola. Lose yourself in the maze of narrow backstreets. And shop 'til you drop at the chic designer boutiques. But Venice aside, Lido di Jesolo really comes into its own in the evenings. Restaurants spill out onto the pavements. Locals wander arm in arm through the piazzas. And the shops stay open late here so you can snap up that piece of Venetian glass you've had your eye on. If you want to dance the night away, there are lots of discos and nightclubs to choose from, as well. With its great beaches and close proximity to Venice, Lido di Jesolo hits just the right note if you're looking to combine a beach break with one of the world's most eye-popping cities.
While in Lido di Jesolo, why not take a trip out to the nearby islands of Murano, Burano and Torcello? Set adrift in the Venetian Lagoon, these legendary isles are a joy to behold. Since the 13th-century, Murano has been the centre of the Venetian glass industry and you can view the centuries old methods of glassblowing at a factory and perhaps even buy a couple of the sparkling creations as souvenirs or presents. Neighbouring Burano is a vibrant patchwork of brightly coloured houses and is renowned for making lace while Torcello is home to a stunning Byzantine cathedral complete with glittering mosaics and Attila the Hun's throne.
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Recommended Lido Di Jesolo hotels and apartments
Lido Di Jesolo hotels and apartments
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Beaches
Jesolo beach stretches for 15km along the full length of the resort. Made up of clean, golden sands, the beach gently shelves into the sea which is ideal for bathing. Why not try out some of the watersports on offer such as windsurfing and feel the fresh sea spray on your face or perhaps simply soak up the sun as you bask on the beach?
Eating out
Italy is famous for its ice-cream so why not indulge yourself and treat your taste buds to a scoop or two of delicious tutti-frutti in one of Lido di Jesolo's ice-cream parlours? As the sun goes down, choose to sit outside in a pavement cafe and watch the cosmopolitan crowds go by before dining al fresco in one of the many pasta or fish restaurants. Towards the west end of the resort there are a number of very classy eateries which are particular favourites with the Venetians.
Nightlife
As the sun sets over Lido di Jesolo, the resort's many cocktail, disco and piano bars come to life. Whether your idea of a perfect evening is sipping a cappuccino in a piazza or dancing the night away under a disco glitter ball, Lido di Jesolo has something to suit everybody from tucked away little cafes to buzzing nightclubs which are open until the early hours.
Shopping
Just set back from the beach, Lido di Jesolo boasts a great shopping strip which extends for about 10km along the resort. There are a host of designer Italian boutiques as well as shops selling local handicrafts including leatherwear, traditional Venetian glass and lace. Lido di Jesolo also has an array of jewellers selling beautiful pieces from all over Italy.
Local information
Aside from the expansive sandy beach, another of the main attractions of Lido di Jesolo is its close proximity to the beautiful city of Venice. Rising up from the shimmering waters of the Venetian Lagoon, Venice is an awe-inspiring treasure trove of art and architecture. Its intricate labyrinth of canals truly thrill the soul. For over 1000 years, the Monumental Heart of Venice has been the focal point of the city with its array of almost legendary sights such as St. Mark's Square, the Bridge of Sighs and the Doge's Palace. Why not take a gondola ride up the snaking Grand Canal to the pretty Rialto Bridge or while away an hour or two wandering through the quaint back streets of this wondrous city?
Location
20km from Venice
Transfer time
1 hour
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