On the seaside of Venice Lido

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Venice may be known for its overflowing romance, but what’s not known to many is Italy’s hidden gem found in Venice: Lido.

If Venice is full of passion, picturesque Lido, on the other hand, is your relaxing getaway from the crowd, as beaches at this location relieve stress and recharge the weary soul. So get that sunblock and your beach towel ready because the salty beach is just waiting for you to come by.

Location

The long sandbar measuring seven miles long is located in the northern part of Italy. The official lieu of the infamous Venice Festival, this island is more than just a glamorous destination, as the fine shorelines face the Adriatic Sea.

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This destination is also a hub of both public and private beaches, as well as high end hotels, a golf course and interesting shopping spots.

Climate

Climate here is classified as warm and temperate. The driest month is January while the warmest is July. High amounts of precipitation occur in November, averaging 92 mm.

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The annual median temperature is 13.2 degrees Celsius while average annual rainfall is measured at 835 mm.

Transportation

Venice is your starting point in order to reach Lido. Tourists who would come from Aeroporto Marco Polo should find the waterbus station (Alilaguna boat service) that’s located outside the said airport. Traveling from there takes about 30 minutes.

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Those who are already in Venice can resort to other stops that can only take 10 to 15 minutes of travel time.

Attractions

Beaches

Get the relaxation that only serene beaches can give. Lido is popular due to the seas surrounding it.

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Due to the flock of people almost all year round, tourism here is highly-developed, as the island offers abundant numbers of hotels and accommodations that would cater to any budget.

Venice Film Festival

Expect the gathering of stellar celebrities from all over the world every September, as Lido serves as the home for the world renowned Venice Film festival.

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The beach that surrounds the island becomes even more alluring as famous actors from all over the world gather to celebrate the art of film derived from different parts of the globe.

Gran Viale Santa Maria Elisabetta

This is where shops and restaurants are found. Satisfy the passion for different palates as numbers of restaurants serve local and international cuisines.

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One side of the street leads to a lagoon that overlooks the beauty of nature and Venice at large.

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Images:

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(4) http://cdn1.vtourist.com/19/4135128-vaporetto_Lido.jpg
(5) http://bibliophileadventures.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/Venice-lido-2a.jpg
(6) http://www.justbeenough.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/italian-beach-1-1024×1024.jpg
(7) http://cdn.blogs.sheknows.com/celebrityphotos.sheknows.com/2009/09/eva-mendes-venice-film-festival-sept-2009-1024×680.jpg
(8) http://celebmafia.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/constance-jablonski-the-humbling-premiere-venice-film-festival-2014_1.jpg
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