Lido De Jesolo (Holiday Resorts in Italy)

Member Name: Bridgend boy

Product:	Holiday Resorts in Italy
Date:	28/08/01 (1255 review reads)
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Advantages: Cheap to get there and to eat, Good beach, Great for family's

Disadvantages: Lacks atmosphere, purpose built resort and it shows

I've just returned from a weeks break in Lido De Jesolo, a beach resort on the adriatic coast of Italy, just 30 miles from Venice. The resort is huge. The beach stretches for 15km's and is crowded with rows upon rows of umbrellas and sun loungers. A bit too regimented for me but certainly a sight to behold. The beach itself is clean and the sea is shallow until quite a way out, which makes it ideal for kids. In fact the whole resort is ideal for kids. There is a huge amount for them to do, from funfairs and arcades to an aquapark. Unfortunately, that means that the resort is packed with family's and young children. Not what you want when your just a couple looking for a bit of peace and quiet. Also the resort, which is purpose built and so lacks Italian atmosphere, seems to be a big favourite with the Germans. As a consequence, almost every bar and restaurant, is decorated in almost a Beer Keller style. Not great if your expecting romantic Italian trattorias.
However, like everywhere else in Italy, it's extreamly cheap to eat, with main courses costing only about £4 for pizza, spagetti etc. It's the drinks that add on the big cost. Expect to pay at least £3 for half a litre of beer.
There is a lot going for this resort if it's what you're looking for. i.e. Cheap to get there (we paid £78 return from Stanstead with GO), great for kids, proximity to Venice (an hour by boat with regular trips run), cheap food etc. but compared to somewhere like Sorrento, it doesn't even come close. If you're looking for Italy go to the Amalfi coast, if you're looking for sun, sea and beer and are fed up with Spain, come here.

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