Lignano

Lighthouse in Lignano Sabbiadoro.

Lignano Sabbiadoro is a seaside resort located on the Adriatic Sea coast of the Friuli-Venezia Giulia region, in the North-Eastern part of Italy.

It is one of favored summer holiday retreats of Austrians, Germans, Swiss and obviously Italians, who come for the pristine beaches, active nightlife, and culture.

Understand

The municipality is divided into three different districts:

• Riviera, the Western part of the peninsula, is predominantly residential, with few shops, small villas and low-rise condos set amongst pine trees. There's not so much to do here, unless you only want to relax in a beautiful natural environment. Most tourists you'll see here are home owners.
• Pineta, right in the centre of the town, features a modest commercial center, popular beaches, and a plethora of night life venues. At Saturday night Pineta, just like the nearby Sabbiadoro, literally becomes flooded with young people who arrive here from everywhere in the region.
• Sabbiadoro, at the Eastern end of the peninsula, is the oldest neighborhood in Lignano. It contains a bustling promenade with shops, soaring high-rise condominiums and yet even more nightlife and cultural venues than Pineta. Sabbiadoro also hosts two different marinas, and is home to the most important beaches.

Lignano is an exciting city during the summer months, but most of its establishments close in winter. The touristic season goes from May to September. Most hotels and restaurants will be closed aside from these months.

Get in

Most people arrive by car. Lignano is close to Venice Airport (VCE ^IATA) and Trieste Airport (TRS ^IATA). Coaches connect VCE with Lignano daily.

Get around

The best means of transportation to get around Lignano are bicycles, mopeds or, if you're in for something unusual, rental rickshaws. Still most tourists will just move by walking, as distances between the various areas of the town are pretty limited.

Bus network

Various urban lines of buses connects the neighborhood of Sabbiadoro with Pineta and Riviera. They can become full up of people, especially at peak times.

By car

Cars might be useful only in night hours, as traffic is very chaotic during the day. It is suggested to park in your accommodation parking and leave it there.

Sleep

• Hotel Bellavista, V, ☏ +39 0431 71313, fax: +39 0431 720602. This hotel enjoys a marvellous location on the sea front, surrounded by the lush greenery of pine trees. 
• Hotel Nettuno, Lungomare Trieste 24, ☏ +39 0431 71333, fax: +39 0431 73678. This hotel lies in the historical area of the town, directly facing the beach promenade. Parking places and beach service are included in the room rates, while interesting last-minutes are available on their web site. 
• Hotel Florida, via dell'Arenile 22, ☏ +39 0431 720101, fax: +39 0431 71134. Family-managed establishment, completely renovated, in a quiet area, nestled in the pinewoods. 
• Hotel Pasha, viale Venezia 90, ☏ +39 0431 720511, fax: +39 0431 724645. This hotel in Lignano Sabbiadoro was entirely restored in its furnishings and it offers 31 rooms situated in four floors. The hotel has a lift and a Wi-Fi coverage in the building. 
• 1 Agenzia Lignano (Villas and Apartments for rent), Corso dei Continenti n. 1 (staight on from the highway directly to the agency), ☏ +39 0431 428000, mail@agenzia-lignano.it. Check-in: 16.00-19.00, check-out: 09.00-10.00. best rent. most accomodations with wifi and air conditioning equipped competitive. (updated Oct 2016)
• Green Village Eco Resort, Via Casa Bianca, 4, ☏ +39 0431 430144, europa@etgroup.info. The Green Village Eco Resort is a tourist village in Lignano Sabbiadoro, a prestigious complex surrounded by greenery. The types of accommodation range from 4-star hotel rooms to spacious apartments located along the village up to independent villas, all fully furnished and equipped for a carefree holiday. It is located near the Lignano Golf Club and the Parzo Zoo Punta Verde Lignano, one of the most exclusive areas of the territory. A natural setting characterized by thick and lush vegetation surrounds this beautiful complex, located in a very quiet area but also not far from the city center. (updated Jun 2024)
• Marina Azzurra Resort, Via Casa Bianca,4, ☏ +39 0431 430144. Our village resort in Lignano Sabbiadoro offers an alternative accommodation solution, inside houseboats moored along the river or in the quieter area of ​​the lagoon, also suitable for those who suffer from seasickness. The structure offers a one-of-a-kind relaxation experience thanks to the exclusive services present throughout the resort area, among which the swimming pool park, sports fields, barbecue area and beach service stand out. (updated Jun 2024)

Connect

• Netcafé, Corso degli Alisei 11. The oldest Internet café in town, open every day non-stop from 7:00am until 2:00am. 16 multimedia PCs where users can surf the Internet or play Internet and network games. B/w printing available upon request. The local also offers wireless Internet access: guests can surf the Internet with their own laptop using a WiFi high-speed connection. Please note that in Italy a personal document is required in order to be allowed surfing from a public Internet access like the Internet café.

Go next

• Aquileia
• Cividale del Friuli
• Gorizia
• Palmanova
• Redipuglia
• Trieste
• Venice, just one hour away from Lignano.