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Camping in Veneto: Lake Garda's East Shore and the Adriatic
Camping in Veneto, on Lake Garda and the Adriatic, combines a lakeside holiday with long sandy beaches by the sea. Veneto in north-east Italy is often described as "four holidays in one": the Venice lagoon, Adriatic beaches, Lake Garda's east shore and the Dolomites.
For campers, the gently shelving sandy beaches of the upper Adriatic and the Olive Riviera on the east shore of Lake Garda are of particular interest. Here you will find out which places are well known, when to travel, how to get there and what you should know about the tourist tax and the high season.
The Adriatic coast: Jesolo, Caorle and Bibione
The beaches of the upper Adriatic are flat, sandy and gently shelving. According to Italien.de, they are a good two hours' drive from the Brenner Pass and popular with guests from Germany, Austria and Switzerland.
Jesolo and Caorle belong to the Metropolitan City of Venice. Both offer long sandy beaches, leisure attractions such as the Aqualandia water park, and beach areas for dogs. According to travel portals, Bibione in the east has eight kilometres of beach, in places more than 300 metres wide, with pine woods and thermal spas. Sottomarina near Chioggia has a long sandy beach.
For 2026, according to a travel portal, nine places in Veneto have been awarded the Blue Flag, including Bibione, Caorle, Jesolo, Cavallino-Treporti, the Lido di Venezia and Sottomarina.
Lake Garda's east shore in Veneto
At around 370 square kilometres, Lake Garda is the largest lake in Italy and is shared between Lombardy, Veneto and Trentino. The Venetian east shore goes by the name of the Olive Riviera.
The places include Peschiera, Lazise, Bardolino, Garda, Torri del Benaco and Malcesine. Bardolino is the largest town on the east shore, Lazise a small medieval town and Malcesine known for its winding old town. In the south, near Peschiera and Lazise, the water shelves off gently. Excursion destinations include Gardaland, Monte Baldo and the Ciclovia del Garda cycle path.
Sailors and windsurfers will find reliable winds in the north of the lake.
Best time to go and climate
For Veneto, Italien.de names April to June and September to October as particularly pleasant, as there are fewer crowds and less heat. For the Adriatic seaside resorts of Jesolo and Caorle, June to October is considered the best time to go; summers are humid and warm, with temperatures of 21 to 27 degrees.
On Lake Garda, the water temperature in summer is around 20 to 24 degrees, and according to Italien.de, the period from April to June and September to October is mild.
Getting there, high season and traffic
From southern Germany and Austria, the journey usually goes via the Brenner Pass (A22) or via the Tauern and Villach onto the A23, then onto the A4 towards Venice and Trieste.
In the high season you should expect busy roads and car parks. For a trip to Venice, travel portals recommend leaving the car at the seaside resort and taking a bus or boat. The approach over the bridge to Venice is prone to congestion in summer, and parking in Venice is expensive.
From Jesolo and Caorle, the ATVO bus runs to Piazzale Roma in Venice.
Tourist tax (tassa di soggiorno)
Many Italian municipalities charge a tourist tax. In Lido di Jesolo, according to the municipality's information, guests pay it through their accommodation, and it applies for a maximum of ten consecutive nights per person. Children under ten are generally exempt. It applies from April to October, and the amount is graded by the type and category of accommodation, including campsites.
On Lake Garda, the amount varies from one municipality to another. So ask the campsite or the municipality about the current rates and exemptions.
What to do: ideas and a day-by-day plan
The Veneto combines Adriatic beaches with the lagoon, Venice and Verona. The ideas are sorted by interest, and each of the three day plans combines places that lie close together. Lake Garda is deliberately left out here, as it has a page of its own. Pick one plan per day and swap individual stops depending on the weather and your mood.
Nature & beaches
Beach day in Jesolo, Caorle or Bibionefull dayThe upper Adriatic is known for long sandy beaches. Lido di Jesolo has hotels, restaurants and shops, Caorle a colourful old town with a cathedral and round bell tower, and Bibione a broad sandy beach with serviced and free sections.
Lagoon near Cavallino-Treportihalf a dayBetween Jesolo and Punta Sabbioni lie vegetable gardens known since the days of the Republic of Venice, as well as small villages and historic watchtowers such as at Ca' Ballarin, Ca' Pasquali and Ca' Savio.
Po Deltafull dayThe nature park in the south of the region is home to over 370 species of birds and fish, and suits a peaceful nature day away from the beaches.
Chioggiahalf a dayThe town on the lagoon has an old town built on the water and is a quieter destination for a walk along the canals.
Culture & sights
Venicefull daySt Mark's Basilica, the Doge's Palace, the Rialto Bridge and the Grand Canal are among the main attractions. The old town lies on islands without road traffic, so you walk or take the vaporetto. Boats to Venice leave from the Punta Sabbioni ferry port.
Murano, Burano and Torcellohalf to full dayMurano is known for hand-blown glass, Burano for colourful houses and lace-making. Torcello is quieter and has the basilica of Santa Maria Assunta with Byzantine mosaics.
Veronafull dayThe old town is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and easy to explore on foot. The Arena, Piazza delle Erbe, Casa di Giulietta and Torre dei Lamberti lie close together, and the Arena still hosts operas and concerts today.
Vicenza and Paduahalf a dayVicenza is known for Renaissance architecture and buildings by Palladio, Padua for its university and botanical garden. Both cities suit a cultural day away from Venice.
Active & sports
Bike ride from Caorle to Punta Sabbionifull dayThe route of just over 40 kilometres leads via Eraclea Mare, Revedoli and Cortellazzo to Jesolo and on across the Sile to Cavallino-Treporti. At the end lies the ferry port with boats to Venice and the islands.
Jesolo Pineta and Via Bafile1-2 hoursOn the cycle route through Jesolo you ride through the green area of Jesolo Pineta to the well-known Via Bafile. It can be done as a shorter loop away from the long tour.
Cycling and hiking with Veneto OutdoorThe official tourism portal lists cycling, hiking, horse riding and water sports as offerings in the region and points to the Veneto Outdoor app, which helps you find routes all year round.
With kids
Family beach in Bibionefull dayBibione is considered a place for classic family seaside holidays. The broad sandy beach is divided into serviced and free areas, so you can choose between sun loungers and open beach.
Boat trip to Venice and the islandshalf a dayFerries leave from Punta Sabbioni for Venice and for Murano, Burano and Torcello. The crossing of the lagoon is an experience in itself and can be combined with an island visit.
Watching glassblowers on Murano1-2 hoursOn Murano you can watch master craftsmen blowing glass. There are also museums and galleries showing this centuries-old craft.
When it rains
Museums and galleries on Muranohalf a dayMurano shows its glass art in museums and galleries. If you plan an island visit in changeable weather, you can focus on these indoor venues.
Castelvecchio in Verona1-2 hoursThe 14th-century castle houses Renaissance art and offers views of the Adige and the Ponte Scaligero.
St Mark's Basilica and the Doge's Palace in Venicehalf a dayBoth buildings are among the classic sights of Venice and can be visited inside. A vaporetto ride on the Grand Canal is a good match.
Sample day plans
Day 1: Venice and the lagoon
Morning
Take the boat from Punta Sabbioni to Venice, see St Mark's Basilica and the Doge's Palace, and then walk over the bridges to the Rialto Bridge.
Afternoon
Take the vaporetto to Murano, watch glassblowers and see museums or galleries. If you have time, continue to Burano for the colourful houses.
Evening
A quiet evening back on the coast, for example with dinner in Jesolo or Caorle.
Day 2: A cycling day on the coast
Morning
Cycle from Caorle along the Litoranea Veneta to Eraclea Mare and stop at Revedoli on the Piave, which played a role in the First World War.
Afternoon
Ride via Cortellazzo and the Jesolo Pineta to the Via Bafile, then on across the Sile to Cavallino-Treporti. See the vegetable gardens and lagoon there, and finish at the Punta Sabbioni ferry port.
Evening
Dinner on the beach, followed by a walk in Jesolo or Caorle.
Day 3: Verona
Morning
In Verona, start with the Arena, then walk via the Piazza delle Erbe to the Casa di Giulietta. The Torre dei Lamberti offers a view over the city.
Afternoon
Continue via the Piazza dei Signori to the Castelvecchio and the Ponte Scaligero. Then visit the Roman Theatre or the basilica of San Zeno.
Evening
Dinner in the old town of Verona, then back to the campsite.
Campsites that match
49 matching campsites in our database, here the 48 best rated (by stars), grouped by location.
For Veneto as a whole, Italien.de names April to June and September to October. For the Adriatic seaside resorts of Jesolo and Caorle, June to October is considered the best time to go.
Which places are on Lake Garda's east shore?
They include Peschiera, Lazise, Bardolino, Garda, Torri del Benaco and Malcesine. The Venetian east shore is called the Olive Riviera. Bardolino is the largest town there.
How do I get from Jesolo or Caorle to Venice?
By ATVO bus to Piazzale Roma in Venice. It is better to leave the car at the seaside resort, as the approach is prone to congestion in summer and parking in Venice is expensive. Check journey times with the operator.
Do I have to pay a tourist tax in Veneto?
In many municipalities, yes. In Jesolo it applies from April to October for a maximum of ten consecutive nights, and children under ten are mostly exempt. The municipality sets the amount. Ask the campsite.
Which beaches in Veneto have the Blue Flag?
According to a travel portal, nine places received the Blue Flag in 2026, including Bibione, Caorle, Eraclea, Jesolo, Cavallino-Treporti, the Lido di Venezia and Sottomarina.
