
The popular town and seaside resort of Grado is located in the North East Italian region of Friuli- Venezia-Giulia. It sits on a picturesque peninsula overlooking the Adriatic Sea. Holiday makers would adore spending a few days sunbathing along this coastal gem, tucked in between the cities of Venice and Trieste!
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Grado was once a busy fishing port but is better known today as a popular tourist destination in the hot summer months. Its nicknamed L’Isola del Sole which means ‘Sunny Island’.
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Grado was once a busy fishing port but is better known today as a popular tourist destination in the hot summer months. Its nicknamed L’Isola del Sole which means ‘Sunny Island’.

Grado is also a popular spa town which natural thermal bathing pools dotted around it. So all year around, you can be guaranteed of a heart-warming experience in Grado!
When you’re here, be sure to visit the nearby ancient Roman city of Aquileia which offers lots of interesting sites for visitors to see.
Visit the magnificent Basilica of Sant’ Eufemia with its 5th century adjoining baptistery. Families can enjoy a day out at the superb water park near Grado seaside resort or book themselves a place on some fun tennis, golf and surfing lessons available in the area.
Explore the historic centre of Grado which has some interesting Roman ruins to look upon and learn about. Sunbathe along some stunning Blue Flag beaches that dot the coastline and why not cool off in the evening with a delightful sailing trip along the Gulf of Trieste!
You can rent equipment to dive into some thrilling water sports such as canoeing, snorkelling and scuba diving where you can see the glittering underworld that thrives here!
When you’re here, be sure to visit the nearby ancient Roman city of Aquileia which offers lots of interesting sites for visitors to see.
Visit the magnificent Basilica of Sant’ Eufemia with its 5th century adjoining baptistery. Families can enjoy a day out at the superb water park near Grado seaside resort or book themselves a place on some fun tennis, golf and surfing lessons available in the area.
Explore the historic centre of Grado which has some interesting Roman ruins to look upon and learn about. Sunbathe along some stunning Blue Flag beaches that dot the coastline and why not cool off in the evening with a delightful sailing trip along the Gulf of Trieste!
You can rent equipment to dive into some thrilling water sports such as canoeing, snorkelling and scuba diving where you can see the glittering underworld that thrives here!

Grado seaside resorts can boast of a fabulous shopping district for those who love nothing more than a bit of retail therapy. There are lots of quaint little boutiques tucked into corners of Grado just waiting to be explored.
Tourists can enjoy a splendid night-life that really comes alive here during the spring and summer months where great music, food and atmosphere can be enjoyed at night!
Grado has so much to offer you on your next Italian vacation so why not be inspired to come and see it for yourself!
Tourists can enjoy a splendid night-life that really comes alive here during the spring and summer months where great music, food and atmosphere can be enjoyed at night!
Grado has so much to offer you on your next Italian vacation so why not be inspired to come and see it for yourself!
Photo credits
picture 1: Luca Terracciano / CC BY 2.0;
picture 2: British / CC BY-SA 3.0;
picture 3: F.giusto / CC BY-SA 3.0
picture 1: Luca Terracciano / CC BY 2.0;
picture 2: British / CC BY-SA 3.0;
picture 3: F.giusto / CC BY-SA 3.0