Hôtel Acapulco was our chosen stay in Lignano, and was also a favourite for students. All the cars in the car park belonged to Austrians. As Austria is landlocked, this was the closest place to come for the seaside experience; as it’s only about 100 kms to their border. We assumed that they had just finished the term and were all celebrating by the sea.
We decided we’d look a bit out of place on the beach so we set off, after a hearty breakfast, at about 10:30.
The cycle trails were excellent taking us out of this touristy town. We then arrived at this swing bridge, which was stuck open. After a 10 minute wait, we gave up and used the busy road bridge nearby, which was less fun.
The trail soon entered a vast Fenland like area, following lots of water courses, and on dykes. The soil was superb all the way, so lots of interesting crops. We went through the first orchard of Pomegranates I’d seen.
This boat service was lacking a captain to take us across. An apologetic sign said he was closed until « next summer »!!
It unfortunately, didn’t state which summer.
28 degrees C felt pretty summery to us, but maybe not quite warm enough for summer to have started for the operator; or maybe he was referring to next summer🥴😡.
Another very touristy town, with a huge windswept beach, so a good place to get properly burnt and sandblasted… joy!
We did find a shoe shop for Sue to get some sandals and also, next door, was a barber. 😁 💈
I spent 10 mins getting a trim whilst listening to my female hairdresser jabbering away to her mate in fast dramatic Italian, without a single pause!
After another delightful plateful of fish we we were ready to retire to our apartment .
Euro Vélo Route 6 