Accessible tourism
Accessible tourism
The features and location of the campsites of Bibione Mare S.p.A. make them suitable for all types of tourists, even for those with paraplegia or difficulty in movement. The campsites of Bibione Mare S.p.A. are located amidst the beautiful scenery of the lagoon and the blue Adriatic Sea - whose waters gently caress the typical golden sand of our beaches, surrounded by luxuriant vegetation.
The size of bungalows and the positioning of rooms inside, allow even those who are in a wheelchair to have access and move comfortably enjoying all services.
The beach is equipped with ramps and walkways for easy access to the beach umbrellas with platforms for wheelchairs; at the same time, onsite restaurants, as well as our facilities (showers and bathrooms) have access and compartments suitable for people with motor deficiencies or in a wheelchair.
The beach is equipped with ramps and walkways for easy access to the beach umbrellas with platforms for wheelchairs; at the same time, onsite restaurants, as well as our facilities (showers and bathrooms) have access and compartments suitable for people with motor deficiencies or in a wheelchair.
Camping Capalonga, overlooking the lagoon of Bibione, also offers boat moorings accessible to the guests of the Camping Lido reachable via eight practical piers.
These facilities give the opportunity to take a boat out at sea or in the wonderful Veneto lagoon.
The advantages of a accessible holidays at Camping Lido:
The advantages of a accessible holidays at Camping Lido:
a special boardwalk
that takes people to the water's edge
a special wheelchair
that takes those who want to swim directly in the water
special mobile homes
Platinum Suites U have ample maneuvering space, ramps and dedicated bathrooms:
toilet facilities
tailored for people with disabilities
Kayaking in Venice with a disability
by Karen Darke
Karen Darke
British paralympic cyclist, paratriathlete, adventurer and author. She competed at the 2012 London Paralympics winning a silver medal in the Women’s Road time trial H1-2.
Karen accepted the invitation to be the first paddler sponsored by "POINT 65" with surprise and enthusiasm. She asked: “But can I be a sponsored paddler, even if I cannot turn a kayak?” Read on to see what happened next. “Of course! Would you like to go kayaking in Venice next weekend” Would I like to?! Although I have 12 years of experience in kayaking, I could not believe that anyone would want to sponsor a disabled kayaker, as a paraplegic: my biggest challenge is balance.
My kayaking adventure began with a flight to the Kayak Centre in Bibione, in northern Italy, east of Venice: turquoise water, golden beaches, gentle rowing, ice cream and sunshine. I could not wait. To balance myself in a kayak, I used a backrest to give me more support. It is difficult to adapt to a boat without adding an extra layer of foam and glue. Therefore, I used a kayak with good overall stability to avoid tipping over and losing it. My kayak was adapted to me, so I was not worried about not finding a suitable one among those offered in Bibione. The sight of all those colourful kayaks on the beach enticed me to get into the water. My eyes went to the kayaks at Point 65, looking for one with a relatively stable hull shape (with a flatter bottom) and a larger cockpit/seat, just to make sure I could get out of it if I fell.
My kayaking adventure began with a flight to the Kayak Centre in Bibione, in northern Italy, east of Venice: turquoise water, golden beaches, gentle rowing, ice cream and sunshine. I could not wait. To balance myself in a kayak, I used a backrest to give me more support. It is difficult to adapt to a boat without adding an extra layer of foam and glue. Therefore, I used a kayak with good overall stability to avoid tipping over and losing it. My kayak was adapted to me, so I was not worried about not finding a suitable one among those offered in Bibione. The sight of all those colourful kayaks on the beach enticed me to get into the water. My eyes went to the kayaks at Point 65, looking for one with a relatively stable hull shape (with a flatter bottom) and a larger cockpit/seat, just to make sure I could get out of it if I fell.
Fortunately, the design of the seat adapted easily to my backrest, and after a few minutes, I was ready to join the group in the water.
We slipped into the cosy lagoon, with the water as calm as in a bathtub, feeling happily positive in this Italian atmosphere. This was the first gathering of the year for the Bibione Kayak Centre, which is located at the Capalonga Campsite (www.capalonga.com), a fantastic wheelchair accessible place, with bungalows equipped for disabled people, located between the lagoon and the Adriatic Sea. On the side of the lagoon the water is calm, ideal for beginners or to perfect techniques, and on the side where the sea is, there are waves to surf for the more adventurous.
The week began with the "Vogalonga": a great non-competitive event 33 km long that allows you to explore the canals and hidden corners of Venice. It is open to all types of non-motorized boats such as kayaks, gondolas, canoes and others. The organizers at Bibione Kayak Centre, together with Point 65, would like more disabled paddlers to join the event, which is ideal for both beginners and experts thanks to the wheelchair access, the wide choice of kayaks, the warm water and the ability to choose between the calm waters of the lagoon and the waves of the sea.
We slipped into the cosy lagoon, with the water as calm as in a bathtub, feeling happily positive in this Italian atmosphere. This was the first gathering of the year for the Bibione Kayak Centre, which is located at the Capalonga Campsite (www.capalonga.com), a fantastic wheelchair accessible place, with bungalows equipped for disabled people, located between the lagoon and the Adriatic Sea. On the side of the lagoon the water is calm, ideal for beginners or to perfect techniques, and on the side where the sea is, there are waves to surf for the more adventurous.
The week began with the "Vogalonga": a great non-competitive event 33 km long that allows you to explore the canals and hidden corners of Venice. It is open to all types of non-motorized boats such as kayaks, gondolas, canoes and others. The organizers at Bibione Kayak Centre, together with Point 65, would like more disabled paddlers to join the event, which is ideal for both beginners and experts thanks to the wheelchair access, the wide choice of kayaks, the warm water and the ability to choose between the calm waters of the lagoon and the waves of the sea.