Lignano

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Paddleboarding

For paddlers who like to cover longer distances on the water, Lignano has a great mix of river, canal, lagoon and sea. Mainly because Lignano has no waterways with a north-south orientation, small circuits are not possible. If you don't want to circle the entire peninsula in one go, you have to look for shorter tours with the same outward and return routes. Of course, you can also have fun on the SUP along the eight-kilometer-long beach.

The leisurely flowing Tagliamento River is easy to paddle, even against the direction of flow. The same is true for its canal, the Canale Tagliamento running through Lignano's hinterland. The Laguna di Marano offers a wide area of smooth ​​waterways, although you should stick to the marked fairway to avoid getting stuck in the shallow lagoon. A SUP tour along the last few kilometers of the river Fiume Stella through the nature reserve Riserva Naturale Foci dello Stella is particularly recommended.

Swimming

There are a variety of bathing opportunities along the 8 km long sandy beach around the peninsula. Dog owners can enjoy the warm water with their four-legged friends on Doggy Beach in the east, while to the west (Lignano Riviera and Pineta) you can also find a number of quiet berths. The infrastructure is top-notch and if you get here early, you can find a paid parking lot almost everywhere.

Worth seeing

With over 1000 animals from 150 different species, the Parco Zoo Punta Verde is a popular tourist spot. In addition to the animals, there are also numerous tropical plants that can be admired from March to October.

The Faro Rosso is an insider tip for many Lignano vacationers. The small but fine lighthouse, which is enthroned on a wooden pier, can be visited at any time of the day and you can take unique souvenir photos. It is particularly recommended to explore it as part of a bike tour.

The medieval Church of Santa Maria del Mare stood in the village of Bavazzano by the Tagliamento River until the 1960s and was removed from there to be reinstalled in Lignano.

Extra Tips

At the annual Lignano SUP Marathon you can paddle the 23 km long circuit around the city alone or in teams and become part of an elite circle.

In the Aquasplash water park you'll enjoy countless slides, wave pools and whirlpools. In addition to the water action, it also offers plenty of relaxation areas.

The Parco Junior kids can drive the DiscoBoat as well as Formula 1 cars and experience breathtaking special effects in the 5D cinema. Admission is free from May to September, you pay for the individual attractions with tokens. For the sake of the children, the entire park is non-smoking.

The Marano Lagoon is known as a scenically unique area with a rare ecosystem. Not only the rare animal species and its swamp vegetation, but also the fishing settlements with their picturesque fishing huts (Casoni) made of reeds are worth a SUP tour.

Overnight Stay

Marina Azzurra Resort
Via Casa Bianca / Via San Martino, 33054 Lignano Sabbiadoro
Phone +39 (0)31 430144

Hotel Europa
Lungomare Trieste 90, 33054 Lignano Sabbiadoro
Phone +39 (0)431 71204

Hotel Old River
Viale Adriatico 8, Riviera, 33054 Lignano Sabbiadoro
Phone +39 (0)431 428534

Camping Village Pino Mare
Lungomare Riccardo Riva 15, 33054 Lignano Sabbiadoro
Phone +39 (0)431 424425

Beach House Riviera
23 Viale dell’Industria, 33054 Lignano Sabbiadoro

Gastronomy

Pizzeria Ristorante Sanremo
Corso delle Nazioni 60, 33054 Lignano Sabbiadoro
Phone +39 (0)431 428447

Al Cason
Corso Dei Continenti 167, 33054 Lignano Riviera
Phone +39 (0)431 423029

Casa Ippolito
Viale Aprilia Marittima 23, 33053 Aprilia Marittima
Phone +39 (0)431 377091

Al Piccolo Cason
Via Friuli 32, 33054 Lignano Sabbiadoro
Phone +39 (0)431 377653