An 11-kilometer long sandbar in Venice, Lido di Venezia has red carpets lined up for celebrities every September for the Venice Film Festival. A small island in the Venice lagoon, Lido is also known for many sports and recreational opportunities. Overlooking the stunning Adriatic Sea, you can either enjoy the private or public beach or experience nature at Alberoni - an oasis of protected natural reserve comprising of a forest of pine trees and a complex dune system with some measuring up to 9 meters. Immortalised for its charm in Byron's and Goethe's poems, it will not disappoint. Explore the picturesque village of Malamocco and walk on Ponte Borgo, the oldest bridge in town. Admire Lord Byron's study room in the Armenian Monastery, which even hosts a permanent exhibition devoted to the author. Relax with a glass of wine in one of the fine restaurants along the Gran Viale Santa Maria Elisabetta.