The Venetian Riviera is a resort area on the northern coast of the Adriatic Sea. It is famous for its wide sandy beaches and warm sea, as well as an excellent tourist infrastructure that has been developing since the middle of the 20th century. Sailing, diving and yachting are popular in coastal cities, and many comfortable hotels have been built along the well-groomed seashores.
A vacation on the Venetian Riviera is an opportunity to combine a beach holiday with a visit to the most famous and beautiful cities of northern Italy: Venice, Padua, Chioggia, Verona, as well as an excuse to go on an unforgettable cruise around the islands of the picturesque Venetian lagoon.
Seaside resorts near Venice
Lignano
Small and calm family resort located between Trieste and Venice. In northern Italy, this is the best place for children. The luxury hotels in Lignano, set in the midst of magnificent parks, prices are slightly higher than in the neighboring tourist areas. The coastline stretches for 8 km along the Adriatic Sea, it all consists of comfortable beaches - the best in this part of the country.
Lido di Jesolo
The resort of the Adriatic, popular among European tourists, is famous for its mild climate and comfortable temperatures in summer. Lido di Jesolo hotels are lined up in neat rows along the coast, along a 14 km long stretch of golden sand. The city is perfect for classic beach holidays, yachting, shopping and tasting excellent Italian cuisine. It also has lower prices compared to Lignano.
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, Lido di Venezia. It is here that residents of the city prefer to spend their holidays, who do not want to go far from home. From St. Mark's Square to the resort area can be reached in just 10 minutes by ferry.
Bibione
Practically unknown to Russian tourists, 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 a unique location 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 relaxing holidays.
Caorle
Before the tourist boom, Caorle was a small fishing town. It has retained that unique atmosphere to this day, despite the crowds of tourists that fill its beaches and streets every summer. There is everything for a complete vacation: the beautiful sea, a rich excursion program, a variety of entertainment, sports complexes, clubs, bars and restaurants of Italian cuisine.
Eraclea Mare
The coastal strip of the town of Eraclea Mare is overgrown with a pine grove, 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 on the neighboring Lido di Jesolo, you can find the long-awaited privacy and tranquility here. In addition, Eraclea Mare has beautiful free beaches, which are not found in every Italian resort in the region.
Grado
Grado is located on an area of land that is often called Isola del Sole - the island of the sun. It is famous for its spas, magnificent nature and historical sites. There is a large water park, the Valle Cavanata nature reserve, museums with antique artifacts and early medieval temples built over 1000 years ago. In short, a tourist will definitely not be bored in Grado.
Sottomarina
A modern resort with a developed infrastructure, mainly focused on Italian tourists (this is reflected in prices). It is famous for its seafood restaurants. Sottomarine has quiet streets, few cars - the locals prefer to ride bicycles, the general lack of knowledge of the English language and, of course, the widespread Italian good nature, seasoned with a good dose of laziness.
Albarella
Private island and resort 70 km south of Venice. Since 1988, it has been owned by 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 is under round-the-clock security. There are also many private houses on the island.
Trieste
Quite a large 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 also beaches here. People come here for excursions, shopping, cruise ships on the Adriatic, local cuisine - a bizarre mixture of Italian, Austrian and Slovenian traditions. In addition, there is a large port in Trieste, where ships from all over Europe call in.
