Oro Beach Live Cam

Early Settlement and Origins of Oro Beach

The coastline of Jesolo, known today for its golden sands and vibrant beach culture, was once a network of marshlands and lagoon inlets stretching along the Venetian lagoon. The area that became Oro Beach (“Spiaggia d’Oro”) began to take shape in the late 19th century when reclamation projects led by the Kingdom of Italy drained the salt marshes, transforming the wetland into arable land and early seaside promenades. The name “Oro Beach” derives from the sunlit hue of its sand—renowned for its fine, pale granules that shimmer at dawn and dusk—an appellation that quickly became a magnet for tourists seeking a true “Venice beach” experience outside the city’s canals.