Beaches in Venice: How to Reach the Lido’s Public Beaches

Venice’s beach coastline runs along the Lido di Venezia, a narrow island that stretches between the Venetian Lagoon and the Adriatic Sea. The beaches extend for nearly the island’s full length, about 12 km, so beach areas vary from the northern part of the Lido to its southern tip.

Alberoni sits at the southern end, near the port of Malamocco. Its coastal landscape includes beaches, dunes and small wooded areas. The WWF Oasis of the Dune degli Alberoni comprises a two-kilometre succession of beach and dunes, with a 30-hectare pine forest behind it.

Bathing on the Lido has a long history: its first bathing establishment opened in 1857. Within a few decades, the island had become a beach destination frequented by royalty and artists.

ACTV connects Venice with the Lido on routes 1 and 2 from the city centre; routes 5.1, 5.2 and 6 also serve the island. For a trip from central Venice, check which departure point and route suit your plans.

Acca Hotel is in central Venice, where you can connect to Lido-bound vaporetto services; its three-star hotel rooms are available to browse.

From Piazzale Roma, route 1 takes 58 minutes to the Lido; routes 5.1 and 6 take 35 minutes, and route 5.2 takes 48 minutes. From the railway station, route 1 takes 55 minutes, route 5.1 takes 40 minutes and route 5.2 takes 45 minutes.

ACTV ferryboat route 17 connects Tronchetto, Lido di Venezia and the Cavallino peninsula. Route 11 connects the Lido with Pellestrina. These links can help if you’re combining the beach with other parts of the lagoon; the Venice Canal Grande vaporetto routes offer another way to plan time on the water.

Blue Moon and Alberoni offer different settings on the Lido: Blue Moon is a beach area with an accessible entrance, while Alberoni pairs its shoreline with dunes and wooded surroundings.

Blue Moon Beach

Spiaggia Blue Moon is at Lungomare Marconi 1–17. A City of Venice accessibility assessment describes one accessible pedestrian entrance, a ramp and showers there. Check current access and facilities with the City of Venice before setting out.

Alberoni Beach

At the Lido’s southern tip, Alberoni has beaches, dunes and small wooded areas near the Malamocco port. An accessible beach-club entry under Malamocco/Alberoni has one accessible pedestrian entrance and showers.

For a wider lagoon outing, the Lido’s ferry connections include route 11 to Pellestrina. If you’re planning a separate island trip, how to get from Venice to Burano covers that route.

Beach facilities and access arrangements can vary, so check the current details for the area you plan to visit before leaving Venice. In particular, confirm which entrance serves your destination and whether the facilities you need are available.

ACTV routes and service patterns can change. Check ACTV’s official site before you go for current departures and journey information; for beach access, consult the City of Venice. The accessibility assessment describes entrances and facilities, but it does not establish current opening arrangements.

Choose your beach area first, then match it to a vaporetto departure and check the journey time from your starting point.

From Piazzale Roma, routes 5.1 and 6 have the shortest journey time among the listed options to the Lido, at 35 minutes; route 1 takes 58 minutes. From the railway station, route 1 takes 55 minutes, while route 5.1 takes 40 minutes.

For Alberoni, account for its position at the southern tip of the island when planning your day. If you’re heading to Blue Moon, use its Lungomare Marconi address to identify the relevant access point. Confirm route details and beach access before travelling, particularly if you need an accessible entrance.