The narrow strip of land that extends for a dozen kilometres in front of Venice, dividing the Lagoon from the Adriatic sea, is both an island and a town with its own history and a natural reserve.

It’s also considered a jet-setters’ paradise, since it welcomes with luxury hotels, the Palazzo del Cinema and exclusive Art Nouveau villas.

The Lido offers beach lovers 15 km of fine sandy beaches, from the lighthouse of Punta Sabbioni to the picturesque town of Cavallino. In September, it becomes the world capital of cinema featuring the Venice Film Festival.