Since the 19th Century Lido di Venezia has been a popular resort for the happy few. Villa Contarini is giving you the opportunity to become part of that group. We are not the first B&B on Lido di Venezia, but we are the one with endless possibilities. Should you choose to stay at Villa Contarini you will not be disappointed. The completely renovated Villa meets all the demands of the 21st century. However still captures the luxurious look and feel from first half of the 20th century. Every luxurious bedroom is equipped with its own bathroom. The house and garden provide you with the opportunity to relax and leave the hussle and bussle of a day trip to Venice behind you. Within walking distance of the Villa you will find everything that Lido is famous for, from the film festival to the beach and promenade. Its location makes the Villa unique as a stand alone vacation on Lido di Venezia or as a place to stay during your city trip to Venice.

After my studies in art history at Leuven University I got involved in politics .For couple of years I worked in the highest office in Belgian politics. But I wanted something different . After I walked from Brussels to Santiago de Compostela I stayed in Spain for a couple of years . After that I ended up in Venice. My love for the art and history where met at every corner in this city . Slowly but surely a dream was forming , I wanted to share this beautiful city with the world. As the owner I will provide you to the best of my ability with everything you need to know about Venice and Lido. Let my house be your home during your stay in the most unique city in the world.

Lido is an island that makes together with Pellestrina the boundry of the Venetian Laguna. Being 10 km long but maximum 500 meters width it is a one part in front of The Adriatic sea and the other part is being touched by the Venetian Laguna. Still now you can find nice high level sand beaches all around the island. It is the island that land his name to many beach clubs and facilities simply because it was the very first place in the world where the public beach was opened. This attracted a rich population which still can be seen in the typical Liberty-style architecture of the 1920s. It is also here that the oldest and famous film festival of Venice takes place every year at the beginning of September. The island has been divided in 3 villages: Lido Center, Malamocco and Alberoni. Lido Center being the typical high level small touristic center while Alberoni is more quiet residential fishing village. Malamocco however is the birth place of the Venetian Republic and was until 10th century the political, administrative and economical center of the Venetian Republic. It is now transformed into a very small but beautiful and authentic Venetian village surrounded by the canal.