Bibione is a popular Italian beach resort and a great place to discover when visiting the Venetian Riviera. It sits on the shores of the glistening Adriatic Sea, backed by lush green landscapes, lagoons and rivers. Bibione has been a favorite destination since the 1950s and today continues to lure visitors with its clean beaches, restaurants and the chance to try a multitude of watersports.
Experience the resort’s beating heart in its collection of beaches: Lido dei Pini, Bibione Spiaggia, Lido dei Sole and Bibone Pineda. Rows of sun loungers and umbrellas, which are available to rent, spread out along the soft sand. The beaches are wide, with ample space to play soccer and volleyball while kids have fun building sandcastles. Lining the beaches are public changing facilities in addition to bars and restaurants.
On a warm, sun-drenched day, cool off with a swim in the enticing Adriatic Sea. The water is generally calm, thus presents safe swimming opportunities lifeguards also patrol the area. Energetic visitors can choose to explore the water via a rented kayak, stand-up paddleboard or windsurfer. If you are new to these watersports then you can take lessons at schools located at the various beaches.
Be sure to take a leisurely stroll to Faro di Bibione, a 20th-century lighthouse set at the mouth of Tagliamento River. Rent a bike and follow the trails that skirt the river and Valgrande, a scenic lowland area of canals, forests and water basins. Rejuvenate the body in the therapeutic natural hot springs at Bibione Thermae.
There are plenty of places to eat and drink in Bibione, which showcase local and Mediterranean flavors. Sample traditional dishes such as bigoli, a type of Venetian pasta, and baccalà, which is dried and salted cod.
Bibione is about a 90-minute drive from Venice and the most convenient way to get here is via rented car. Bibione is also just a 25-minute drive from Lignano Sabbiadoro. This peninsula summer resort is famous for its family-friendly beaches and theme parks, including Aquasplash, Gulliverlandia and Zoo Punta Verde.