Lido di Jesolo is a resort style town that caters to young and old. With more than 15 kilometers of golden sandy beaches, it makes the perfect place to unwind, relax and take in the beautiful ocean waters. The town does offer more for tourists both young and old. Knowing some Lido di Jesolo practical information can assure you get the most from the area.

Currency

The currency in Italy is the euro. They changed over in 2002, so any talk of shops still accepting Lira is completely false. Cash is accepted as payment nearly everywhere. Lido di Jesolo is a resort town, so most major credit and debit cards will be accepted. However, taking an adequate supply of cash to certain areas such as the markets or shops is recommended. Traveler's checks are also widely accepted.

Language

The language of Lido di Jesolo is Italian. Although a resort town, Lido di Jesolo still caters very much to Italian families who come to spend their summer holidays at the beach. English speakers may be slightly limited. Learning a few basic Italian phrases will go a long way, especially when shopping.

Health Services

There is a hospital in Lido di Jesolo that caters to locals and tourists. The hospital is fully equipped to handle all ranges of emergencies. It is located at 10 Vento Orientale. Italy operates a national health care scheme for citizens and legal residents. However, the hospital does reserve the right to charge tourists for medical care. Keep your insurance information available and you should be able to reclaim your expenses when you return home.

Visas

Italy is an EU member state, which means that any citizen from a fellow EU member state can enter Italy, live and work without restriction. Travelers from the United States and Canada can enter Italy without a visa and remain for 90 days. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs website has all the current up to date information on which nations require entry visas for Italy.

Beaches and Private Property

One of the largest attractions of Lido di Jesolo is the 15 km of beautiful golden, sandy beaches. However, the vast majority of this beach is privately owned by the individual hotels. Guests of a particular hotel are welcome to use their section of beach, which is usually maintained to a very high standard. There is a small, public section of beach open to everyone, but the quality is very low. It isn't maintained, dirty and can even be minimaly dangerous.