Lido, Venice


	Lido One of the long sand spits that protects Venice from the vicissitudes of the Adriatic Sea, the Lido is one of the world's most famed beach resorts. There's lots of sand here, no doubt, but the sea is usually quite polluted: Have a good look before making the plunge. For years, this was the playground of the rich, as the belle époque resort hotels and casinos that line the beach attest. Death in Venice was set here—and even though it's not as exclusive as it once was, this is still where Venetians come to ride horses, golf, and generally take the air. Much of the beach front near the hotels is private: You don't need to be a guest to lie on the beach, but you will need to pay. The public beach is further north, at the Spiaggia Comunale. Address: Lido Venice Italy