Lignano Tourism Italy - Hotel reservations and tourist attraction

Lignano, most of the time referred to as Lignano Sabbiadoro – though Sabbiadoro Lignano as such is just an area of this resort, along with Riviera and Pineta – is rightfully dubbed Sabbiadoro (Italian for golden sands) given its velvety sandy beaches which border this Italian resort washed by the clear waters of the Adriatic Sea. Lignano is a complete resort able to provide to its visitors all kinds of opportunities which turn any given vacation into an unforgettable experience. It’s true that the main reason for coming to Lignano from the first place is yielded by its beaches – it’s not for nothing that Lignano is a beach resort – but regular visitors, as well as duly informed newcomers know that there is much more to Lignano than its stretches of sand, amazing as they are. From golfing to nightlife opportunities, from mere sunbathing to scuba diving, horse riding to dish sampling, trip making to the nearby attractions to spa treatments, all these are possible in Lignano to tourists’ satisfaction of seeing their expectations achieved.

Lignano Accommodation

Tourists will be pleasantly impressed to find out that Lignano features a large variety of accommodation solutions, ranging from one 5-star luxury hotel to several camping sites. Consequently, both the ones who want to enjoy the tourist richness of Lignano while benefiting from the utmost comfort of such an establishment and the ones who want to stay closer to nature while adjusting their vacation expectations to their financial limitations will find that Lignano offers accommodation solutions to match all pockets and tastes and any combination of these two.

Lignano Italian Gastronomy

Being located in the Friuli-Venezia Giulia region, it is only natural for Lignano to make its way through, gastronomically speaking, by means of the best products and specialties the region as such is famed for. In view of enjoying such specialties, tourists are advised to search out further inland, trips which always seem to be more than rewarding as far as dainty feeders are concerned. However, fish and seafood dishes are the most advisable, should tourists want to get to know Lignano in all its unmatched particularities. Thus, the so-called brodetto served with toast and ribaltavapori best served with polenta pertain to the must-sample category of local delights. Wine should also be tasted since Friuli-Venezia Giulia is a hub of the Italian wine production.

Lignano Tourist Attractions

All of the areas pertaining to Lignano are replete with specific leisure opportunities able to keep tourists busy 24 hours a day. Thus, the main highlights making Lignano Riviera worth visiting, the westernmost area of the resort, refer to its proficient spa center (Terme di Lignano), to the Lignano Golf Club and to its Zoo. Horse riding is also possible in this area. Lignano Pineta and Lignano Sabbiadoro amass the greatest amount of restaurants, shopping opportunities, amusement parks and gardens, of which Aquasplash and Gulliverlandia stand out in sharp relief. However, beaches are the ones which yield the main reason for visiting Lignano from the first place. The 8 kilometers long blue flagged stretches of sand border Lignano from one end to another. The beaches pertaining to Lignano Riviera are said to be the most tranquil of all, but if in the mood for more dynamic and adventurous activities, tourists should resort to various sports activities enabled by the many facilities in Lignano: tennis, scuba diving, beach volley, cycling and, why not, dancing lessons. Boat trips to the nearby resorts of Grado and Bibione, as well as to the splendid and picturesque Laguna di Marano are also worth making, whereas, at night, an overwhelmingly various range of opportunities unveil to tourists’ satisfaction and pleasure.

Lignano Festivals and Events

Lignano proves to have a pretty eventful calendar, sports happenings being the ones to tower the yearly agenda of this resort. Thus, Regata Trofeo M Solero, Regata Trofeo V. Fonda, Fai Golf Cup, Coppa Residenze del Golf, Lousiana della Commissione Sportiva, Coppa Hotel President Bis, as well as Coppa Famiglia and the Twirling International Competition are some of the most awaited events. However, cultural and musical events do take place in Lignano, one of the most noteworthy being the one connected to Ernest Hemingway.

Other Resorts on the Adriatic Sea

Only a few kilometers from Lignano there is Bibione, which is one of the resorts featuring the largest stretches of sand on the northern Adriatic Sea.

In case you have not yet heard of the “little Venice”, as Grado is also referred to due to its navigable channels, you are invited to discover this island. It is located only 48 kilometers from Lignano.

By its 15 kilometers long beaches, by the plethora of accommodation solutions (some 300 hotels), Jesolo stands out in sharp relief not only by its size, but also by the fact it is located only 30 minutes by boat from Venice. Thus, one has the possibility of combining the beach tourism in Jesolo with the cultural tourism in the city of gondolas and of Vivaldi.

Also close to Venice there is Caorle. Caorle stands out by its historic center and by its lagoon ideal for trips.

The most recommendable resort for the young with a penchant for parties is Riccione. This resort, together with Rimini, represents one of the top spa resorts in north Italy, on the Adriatic Sea.

By force of its more than 1000 years of history and being declared a UNESCO World Heritage, Dubrovnik is one of the most significant destinations in Croatia, along with Kvarner and Istria, due to the unique architecture of fortification monuments, some of the most impressive in Europe.