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Frank Fariello's avatar

I was just talking to some friends who say they always stay on the Lido when they're visiting Venice. And I, I'm embarrassed to say, never went there even though I've been to Venice countless times. And even though I'm a fan of Death in Venice. Why I can't really explain. When we were in Rome, I was on Team Sabaudia, a bit further than the others you mention but still reachable for a day trip. And so beautiful.

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Gillian Longworth McGuire's avatar

Sabaudia is fantastic, but hard to reach without a car & my husband really doesn’t like the Pontina. That’s how we started going to Anzio.

Give Lido a try next time!

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Life Lived Italian's avatar

Had no idea that there are actually sand dunes near Venice. That's crazy. And I share your feelings about bikes!

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Gillian Longworth McGuire's avatar

It really is amazing. I am so glad to hear you are on my side about the bikes. ☺️

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Michele Boyer's avatar

And now I know that bikes are your least favorite things...noted!

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Michele Boyer's avatar

sun + sea + vongole sounds so dreamy right now...

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Gillian Longworth McGuire's avatar

🏖️☀️

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Marc Oswald's avatar

Great article. Thanks!

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David Gemeinhardt's avatar

It blows my mind that Venice is Venice AND it has beaches.

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Gillian Longworth McGuire's avatar

Me too! It's like a vacation every time I go there.

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