Sand, sea and striped beach umbrellas – welcome to the Italian seaside. Venice’s beachy neighbour, Lido di Jesolo, is a traditional coastal town serving up a classic slice of great-value summertime fun and 15 kilometres of golden Blue Flag sand.
Things here are geared up for families and good times, and the whole place has a nostalgic charm – there’s a reason why holidaymakers return here year in year out. In town, you’ll find a lively street lined with shops, pizzerias and gelaterias, with a funfair and waterpark to enjoy too. If you fancy a day trip, head to nearby Venice to tick off its iconic sights!
A bucket-and-spade classic
The essence of traditional Italy, Lido di Jesolo’s a scene of blue-and-white-striped loungers sitting before rolling waves. This sun-freckled resort offers kilometres upon kilometres of beach, with waterparks and fantasy lands to boot. It’s got a beside-the-pier vibe with more charisma than you can shake an ice lolly stick at. After something more active? Hop on a bike and explore the coast – it’s really flat so it makes for a gentle ride.
Delicious dinner and drinks
Take your taste buds on a gastro adventure while in Lido di Jesolo. Graze on cicchetti, the local version of tapas, or take a waterside seat and sample fish risotto or crab gnocchi. A tall glass of ice-cold Aperol spritz is usually the cocktail of choice in these parts, or you can go for a fizzy glass of prosecco, another regional specialty.
Visit Venice
A day trip to Venice has to be on the cards while in Lido di Jesolo. Immerse yourself in pure architectural beauty as you get lost in the maze of bridge-filled backstreets or cruise down the Grand Canal in a gondola. Pink-tinged Doge’s Palace, huge Piazza San Marco and epic St Mark’s Basilica are all must sees. For a real Venetian experience, stop off at Harry’s Bar for a Bellini – this is where it was created after all.
