10 things to do on the island of Lido

If suddenly, the charter from the streets of Venice, drowning in the greenery of the channels and the corresponding smells, you want to hear the noise of car motors and return to the life of the mainland inhabitant, then it should be sent, contrary to logic, straight to the island. We will tell about Lido di Venice.

Lido di Venice (literally - the shore of Venice) is about 13 kilometers of European life 15 minutes from the noisy tourist Venice. It is noteworthy that Lido's famous for its beaches did not become a favorite of Russian tourists who often choose the neighboring Lido di Jesolo. On the island of Lido, you will not meet a large number of compatriots, nor a crowd of prosebia, hunting for the photo of the next sights. By the way, there are no objects worthy of special attention on the island. However, it is precisely what allows you to feel the spirit of real Italy - an elderly tanned lady sitting at the table of coastal pizzeria with a glass of aperser. So what should be done on the island of Lido?

1. Enjoy the beaches of the Adriatic Sea

On the island there are both public (municipal) beaches and beaches of hotels. For example, a large and well-kept municipal beach is located right behind the monastery of St. Nicholas. The entrance to the beach is free, but renting a sun bed and an umbrella will cost about € 14 for a day. On the beach there are numerous cafes and snack bars.

2. War down in the streets of the island, considering villas and small hotels

Lido Island, in contrast to Venice, boasts green streets, picturesque courtyards and cozy residential quarters. Go from the Central Station Vaporetto deep into the island and enjoy the views of Italian life.

3. Ride by bus with noisy inhabitants of the island from one end to another

On the island, several bus routes (one of which night). The route scheme can be found. They bind different points of the island with the Central Station of Santa Maria Elizabetta, which also serves as the point of departure of water trams - Vaporetto. The cost of the bus ticket € 1.5 (if you buy from the driver - € 3).

4. Dinner, admiring the Venetian lagoon

Prices on the island are democratic than in Venice. Dinner with a glass of Italian wine will cost € 15 - 20. Since the cafe on the island is practically at every step, the choice will be simultaneously complicated and simple. Trust Local - They Know Clean Food! Alternative to the dinner in the cafe can only be a hike in a supermarket - there are not so many on the island (CONAD and COOP) and they work, as a rule, until 20.00. There is no choice of street food on the island.

6. Enjoy pasta! You are in Italy.

The most delicious, of course, with seafood. Do not forget about pizza. Quattro Formaggi - luxury for us, residents of sanctions.

7. Learn a couple of Italian phrases and meet local

Be prepared for the fact that the Italians without much enthusiasm will be answered in English.

The following phrases may be the following phrases:
BUONGIORNO (BONGGORNO) - Hello / Good afternoon
Buonasera ("Bonazer") - Good evening
Arrivederci (Arrigerschi) - Goodbye
Grazie (Grazie) - Thank you
PREGO ("PREGE") - please
PER FAVORE ("PER Favor") - please (in the sense of request)
Scusi ("Skusy") - Sorry
Si ("SI") - yes
No ("But") - no
QUANTO COSTA? ("Cuanto Costa") - How much does it cost?
Capisco ("Kaparean") - I understand
Non Capisco ("Non Kaparean") - I do not understand

8. Take a bike and ride on the island

Rental points on the island abound, in addition, rental is often provided hotels. You can use this rental point, which is located right near the central station.

9. Removing the transport junction

Since on the island of the tourist look, to fall almost nothing to what, the Lido can serve as an excellent point of departure to other attractions. Be sure to go to the island of Burano - a cozy atmosphere and the riot of paints, in which they painted at home will not leave you indifferent. It's not difficult to get from Lido to the Venice itself. You can get from Lido to Venice to Vaporretto for € 7 to one side. However, the most profitable for movement seems to purchase a travel ticket (acts both on Vaporetto and buses) by 1.2, 3 or 7 days for € 20, € 30, € 40 and € 60, respectively. For buyers younger than 30 years have a discount (about € 3-4). More about transport Venetian lagoon