Sight guide · Venice · Italy
Visiting Lido di Venezia
The barrier island between the lagoon and the Adriatic has a long sandy beach, Art Nouveau villas and hotels, and the Palazzo del Cinema of the Venice Film Festival.
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Quick answer
Lido di Venezia is a beach in Lido, Venice. Allow half a day; it is low cost. Booking ahead is not usually needed.
Key facts
- Type
- Beach
- Area
- Lido
- Time needed
- Half a day
- Cost
- Low cost
- Book ahead
- Not usually needed
- Good for
- kids, outdoors, active and nature
- Best months
- May–June and September
About Lido di Venezia
The barrier island between the lagoon and the Adriatic has a long sandy beach, Art Nouveau villas and hotels, and the Palazzo del Cinema of the Venice Film Festival. Public beach stretches sit alongside private stabilimenti that rent cabins and umbrellas.
Tip: Rent a bike near the vaporetto stop and ride south along the sea wall to the fishing village of Malamocco.
Plan your visit
- Time needed: Half a day.
- Cost: Low cost.
- Book ahead: not usually needed; buy on arrival.
- Where: Lido, a long beach island of Art Nouveau villas, bikes and the Film Festival.
Best time to visit Lido di Venezia
Lido di Venezia is outdoors, so weather matters most. The driest, most comfortable months are:
- September: 24°C (75°F) highs, about 6 rainy days, very busy crowds.
- May: 22°C (72°F) highs, about 9 rainy days, very busy crowds.
- June: 26°C (79°F) highs, about 8 rainy days, very busy crowds.
When to visit Venice has the full month-by-month picture.
Fit it into your trip
Lido di Venezia is not on our short itineraries, so plan it as an extra once you have seen St Mark's Basilica and Doge's Palace.
- No. 18 of the 20 sights in our Venice things-to-do list.
- A family favourite in Venice with kids.
Staying near Lido di Venezia
Stay in Lido ($$$) to walk here: a long beach island of Art Nouveau villas, bikes and the Film Festival. All areas to stay in Venice.
Questions travellers ask
+How long do you need at Lido di Venezia?
Plan half a day.
+Is Lido di Venezia free?
No, it is low cost. Tickets are usually available on the day.
+When is the best time to visit Lido di Venezia?
May–June and September for the most comfortable weather. Rent a bike near the vaporetto stop and ride south along the sea wall to the fishing village of Malamocco.
+Do I need to book Lido di Venezia in advance?
Usually not: you can decide on the day.
+Is Lido di Venezia good for kids?
Yes, it is one of our family picks in Venice. Children love Venice's boats, bridges and glassblowers, and there is no car traffic to worry about.