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The Southern Lagoon and Venice Lido : Shops and Markets

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1. Rizzo

Unbeatable gourmet food from all over Italy – buffalo mozzarella, creamy Asiago cheese, cured Parma ham and gleaming olives. Pizza and focaccia can be found at the bread counter.

Confectionery at Rizzo
2. General Market

Open-sided vans sell fresh produce, alongside designer-quality clothes, shoes and bags at approachable prices. Even if you don’t buy anything, the lagoon setting looking over to the Venice skyline makes a trip worthwhile.
3. Erbalido

A traditional herbalist who can advise on natural remedies for minor ailments.
4. Arbor Boutique

The up-market range of mens- and womenswear attracts both foreign and Italian customers.
5. Bruno Lazzari

This well-stocked bike shop rents out all normal steeds as well as 4-wheeler family models.
6. Oviesse-Billa

Department store with fashionable, moderately priced clothing for all ages, combined with a supermarket with a great selection of picnic products.
7. Benetton

Small store but well-stocked with stylish clothes for the young.
8. El Penelo

Giorgio Boscolo is an expert on traditional fishermen’s clay pipes and the only craftsman still to make them in terracotta and coloured glazes.
9. Carlo Bullo

Ignore the trinkets here and focus on the handcrafted models of bragozzo boats (see Bragozzo) painted in primary colours.
10. Panificio Sergio

These dry biscuits were traditionally made for seafarers. Pevarini are spicy rings with molasses and aniseed, while Dolce del Doge is spread with a chocolate-hazelnut mixture.