Faro Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Faro
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In this scenic zone, beaches packed with sunbeds and bars enclose the black-and-white stripes of the historic lighthouse at the point where the river meets the sea.

Faro is the charming coastal district surrounding the Faro di Piave Vecchia lighthouse on the mouth of the Fiume Sile or Piave River. Bars and cafés line the sandy beaches, which are dotted with the blue of umbrellas and deck chairs. Walk out along the pier stretching into the Adriatic Sea and look back at the tall lighthouse.

Take a leisurely stroll along the banks of the river and admire the bobbing boats in the Marina del Cavallino area. At the river mouth, you’ll spot the black-and-white stripes of the Faro di Piave Vecchia lighthouse, whose 157-foot (48-meter) cylindrical tower dwarfs surrounding structures. It was constructed in 1948 to replace a former lighthouse that had guided ships to avoid hazards in the area’s waters for 100 years. A helical staircase leads to the summit. Today port authority workers use the site for offices.

Several camping areas are dotted around this scenic and tranquil zone. Bring your family to stay overnight in a tent at one of these beachside grounds. You can also stay at one of the hotels lining the rear of Lighthouse Beach.

Pack a picnic lunch and enjoy a relaxing meal on the sands of the beautiful beach along the Adriatic Sea. Rent a deck chair and bask in the sun, before cooling down with a dip in the gentle water. As dusk approaches, watch the sun go down and enjoy a drink from the terrace of a bar.

The Faro neighborhood is concentrated around the Fiume Sile or Piave River delta in the southwestern outskirts of Jesolo. The lighthouse is actually on the Cavallino side of the river. Drive southwest from the center of Jesolo for 15 minutes to reach the lighthouse or take a bus to a nearby stop. Visit other attractions on the way, such as Piazza Tomaso Nember, Adventure Golf Jesolo and Aqualandia water park.


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Our pick of the best Faro Hotel Deals

Hampton By Hilton Venice Isola Nuova

Hampton By Hilton Venice Isola Nuova

3 out of 5
Isola Nova del Tronchetto 17, Venice, VE
The price is AU$194 per night from 10 Aug to 11 Aug
AU$194
10 Aug - 11 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Venice. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a 24-hour fitness center. Popular attractions Piazzale Roma and Grand ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (238 reviews)
"New property easily accessible by car/taxi/transit/boat. Nice people working there. Efficient use of the small room space with comfy beds/blankets. Perfect for our one night stay before flying out of Venice airport."

Reviewed on 4 Aug. 2025

Hampton By Hilton Venice Isola Nuova
Hotel Cavalletto e Doge Orseolo

Hotel Cavalletto e Doge Orseolo

4 out of 5
Piazza San Marco 1107, Calle del Cavalletto, Venice, VE
The price is AU$259 per night from 8 Aug to 9 Aug
AU$259
8 Aug - 9 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Venice. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the bar in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,606 reviews)
"This property is just steps away from Piazza San Marco. It is well kept and has a great breakfast to get you started in the morning. The rooms were spacious and well kept."

Reviewed on 4 Aug. 2025

Hotel Cavalletto e Doge Orseolo
The Gritti Palace, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Venice

The Gritti Palace, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Venice

5 out of 5
Campo Santa Maria Del Giglio O Zobenigo, Venice, VE
The price is AU$1,744 per night from 17 Aug to 18 Aug
AU$1,744
17 Aug - 18 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Venice. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Grand Canal and St. Mark's Square ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (234 reviews)
"Excellent place"

Reviewed on 2 Jun. 2025

The Gritti Palace, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Venice
Splendid Venice – Starhotels Collezione

Splendid Venice – Starhotels Collezione

4 out of 5
San Marco Mercerie 760, Venice, VE
The price is AU$516 per night from 10 Aug to 11 Aug
AU$516
10 Aug - 11 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star luxury hotel in Venice. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,015 reviews)
"Great location"

Reviewed on 3 Aug. 2025

Splendid Venice – Starhotels Collezione
Hotel Rialto

Hotel Rialto

4 out of 5
San Marco 5149 Ponte Di Rialto, Venice, VE
The price is AU$263 per night from 7 Aug to 8 Aug
AU$263
7 Aug - 8 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Venice. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,009 reviews)
"It was an amazing vacation due mostly for the fine staff at the Rialto Hotel answering our every need! Thank You!"

Reviewed on 4 Aug. 2025

Hotel Rialto
a&o Hostel Venezia Mestre

a&o Hostel Venezia Mestre

Via Ca‘ Marcello 19, Mestre, VE
The price is AU$94 per night from 24 Aug to 25 Aug
AU$94
24 Aug - 25 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this inn in Mestre. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our reviews. ...
7.6/10 Good! (1,007 reviews)
"The hotel is fine, walkable nearest restaurants, Mestre Station and buses."

Reviewed on 1 Aug. 2025

a&o Hostel Venezia Mestre
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