Like Venice itself, Aliesso's home was full of pleasant surprises, from the locally handcrafted chandeliers, to the Wisteria vines wrapped around the terrace, to the canal-facing balcony. Lido provides a peaceful contrast to the crowded town squares of the main islands, but Lido is far from a suburb. There are plenty of grand, ancient buildings and local specialties in addition to beaches and nature reserves. Just a short walk from Alessio's house is a street that welcomes mostly local tourists keen to find a more well-rounded vacation.