Top 10 Top 10 Sports in Venice
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1. Rowing
Immensely popular Venetian pastime practised standing-up. Join the oldest club Canottieri Bucintoro.
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2. Cycling
Illegal in Venice itself though you’ll see kids zooming around. Rent a bike on the Lido from Bruno Lazzari.
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3. Sailing
Yachtsmen gather at the marina on San Giorgio Maggiore island.
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4. Swimming
Head for the Lido, or the crowded indoor pools at Sacca Fisola and Sant’Alvise.
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5. In-line Skating
There is a small rink at Sant’Elena in Castello, otherwise stick to the Lido pavements (see Lido: beach side).
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6. Golf
The well-reputed 18-hole course at the Alberoni is on the south of the Lido.
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7. Tennis
The Lido has the only courts available to visitors.
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8. Jogging
The city’s stone paving doesn’t do wonders for your knees, so try the city parks.
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9. Gyms
Private gyms with state-of-the-art equipment can be found in the Yellow Pages .
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10. Football
The home team Venezia plays at Sant’Elena stadium most Sundays.
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