Aggiornato a 24 ottobre 2026 · Lettura 5 minuti
Venice Lido Beach Clubs: The Island Guide 2026
The Venice Lido is a long, narrow barrier island separating the lagoon from the Adriatic. It has the Veneto's most iconic beaches, grand Liberty-style hotels from the 1920s, and hosts the Venice International Film Festival every September. Going to the beach here means boarding a vaporetto, crossing the lagoon, and stepping onto a place unlike any other beach in Italy.
Getting to Venice Lido
The only way is by ACTV vaporetto across the lagoon: lines 1 or 5.1/5.2 from Piazzale Roma, Ferrovia (train station) or San Marco. Journey time from central Venice is 20–40 minutes depending on where you board. Single ticket €9.50 (with connections), or buy a day pass.
By car: ferry from Tronchetto (Venice) or drive to Mestre via Ponte della Libertà → Piazzale Roma → vaporetto. Private cars cannot enter the Lido without a permit.
The beaches
The Adriatic-facing side of the Lido has 12 km of beach with organised establishments and free stretches. The most famous beach clubs are near Gran Viale: Excelsior Beach (Moorish-style), Des Bains, Bagamoyo. Prices are premium — you're also paying for the atmosphere.
The northern shore (Malamocco) and southern end (Alberoni) are less touristy and more affordable, with clean sand. Alberoni has a beautiful free beach.
Film Festival and island life
Each year in late August–September, the Lido hosts the Venice Film Festival: international stars on the red carpet, screenings at the Palazzo del Cinema, unique atmosphere. Book beach and accommodation well in advance if you visit then.
The Lido also has its own daily life: markets, fish restaurants, a small-town feel that contrasts with the mass tourism of the main island.
Prezzi tipici aggiornati
| Ombrellone prima fila | 40-65 € |
| Ombrellone fila media | 28-42 € |
| Ombrellone file interne | 20-30 € |
| Lettino aggiuntivo | 10-16 € |
| Cabana / Baldacchino | 150-400 € |
Domande frequenti
How do I get to Venice Lido from the city?+
By ACTV vaporetto: line 1 or 5 from Piazzale Roma, the train station or San Marco square. 20–40 minutes crossing. Single ticket €9.50 or day pass.
How much does a sunbed cost at Venice Lido?+
Average €28–42 per day. Historic beach clubs near the Film Festival are more expensive (€40–65 front row). The northern and southern zones (Malamocco, Alberoni) are more affordable.
When is the Venice Film Festival at the Lido?+
Late August to early September. Book beach and accommodation well in advance — the best spots sell out months ahead.
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