Rhonda

I'm considering taking a day off from site seeing while in Venice and lazing around somewhere. Maybe laying around on a beach. Any nice beaches not too far away? Any other recommendations for a lazy day?

richard j vicek

Good afternoon, Rhonda <BR>Probably the closest beaches to Venice <BR>is on the Lido, the eastern shoreline <BR>had some find beaches, however most are <BR>for specific hotels, however beleive <BR>there are public ones or for a fee can <BR>get to use their facilities. It is only <BR>about a 15 or 20 min trip to the Lido <BR>another 5 mins walk to the side of the <BR>Island with the beaches. Check with the <BR>concierge at your hotel in Venice for <BR>information. Richard of La Grange Park, <BR>il.....

Paulo

As Richard informs, the closest beaches are in the Lido. The vaporetto will leave you at Piazzale Sta. Maria Elisabetta. On arrival, just walk straight ahead on Gran Viale Sta. Maria Elisabetta till you hit the beach. The public beach will be to your left and you may rent a beach cabin for changing and locking your stuff. If you prefere (more expensive) you may also rent a cabin from one of the hotels. Finally, if you don't mind travelling a bit further, you may take the vaporetto to Punta Sabbioni (vaporetto # 12 and 14) or Treporti (Vaporetto # 12 and 13) and go to the beach in the Litorale del Cavallino. <BR>Paulo <BR> <BR>

Rhonda

Thank you Richard and Paulo for you very helpful responses. Another question about these beaches. Do either of them have a snack bar nearby or should I plan on packing a snack?

Paulo

It has been a looong time since I strolled the public beach in Lido last ... I don't remember bars or parlors in the beach itself. Anyways, Lido's main street is lined with restaurants and bars with outside seating, not more than 200 meters from the beach. Hotel beaches do have bars (normally more expensive). <BR>Paulo <BR> <BR>