Situated in the North East of Italy, the region of Friuli Venezia Giulia is a hub of activity with many exciting things here for tourists to do and see! This marvellous region is ideal for sports lovers who wish to embark on challenging mountain hikes or take off in paragliding trails from high up in the mountains!
Check out some superb villas in Friuli Venezia Giulia with guest reviews that are close to lots of attractions.
Or for those with a passion for culture, why not take a few days to go on a trail of the magnificent cities of Trieste, Udine and the UNESCO site of Aquileia. Aquileia especially is a haven of history just waiting to be discovered by you!
Check out some superb villas in Friuli Venezia Giulia with guest reviews that are close to lots of attractions.
Or for those with a passion for culture, why not take a few days to go on a trail of the magnificent cities of Trieste, Udine and the UNESCO site of Aquileia. Aquileia especially is a haven of history just waiting to be discovered by you!
It was once one of the largest and wealthiest cities in the early Roman Empire and still remnants of its past glory remain.
Take a day or two to head to the Blue Flag beaches along the coastline of the lively seaside town of Grado. There’s a popular area of thermal pools here that would be ideal to bathe in to take away all the aches and pains of your touring.
The food of Friuli Venezia Giulia is simply magnificent! Order an antipasti platter of San Daniele smoked prosciutto ham and the creamy cow’s milk Montasio cheese among other tasty delicacies. Montasio cheese is PDO awarded and can be sold fresh or matured for up to one year.
If you enjoy a good party then this region is a perfect destination, all year around! Between late April and early May, the colourful Far East Festival in Udine attracts hundreds of thousands of people. It’s the largest European Festival dedicated entirely to Asian cinema.
Take a day or two to head to the Blue Flag beaches along the coastline of the lively seaside town of Grado. There’s a popular area of thermal pools here that would be ideal to bathe in to take away all the aches and pains of your touring.
The food of Friuli Venezia Giulia is simply magnificent! Order an antipasti platter of San Daniele smoked prosciutto ham and the creamy cow’s milk Montasio cheese among other tasty delicacies. Montasio cheese is PDO awarded and can be sold fresh or matured for up to one year.
If you enjoy a good party then this region is a perfect destination, all year around! Between late April and early May, the colourful Far East Festival in Udine attracts hundreds of thousands of people. It’s the largest European Festival dedicated entirely to Asian cinema.
Or chill back and listen to the sounds of an enticing folk music festival in Spilmbergo during the first week of July. If you’re head in the autumn months then perhaps a trip to the charming Boating Festival hosted in the coastal city of Trieste in October would tickle your fancy.
Whatever activities you decide to do on your vacation to Friuli Venezia Giulia, you can be sure you will experience a fantastic time and will want to return time and time again to explore even more of this exquisite region!
Whatever activities you decide to do on your vacation to Friuli Venezia Giulia, you can be sure you will experience a fantastic time and will want to return time and time again to explore even more of this exquisite region!
Photo credits
picture 2: pauline / CC BY-SA 3.0;
picture 3: Marku1988 / CC BY-SA 3.0
picture 2: pauline / CC BY-SA 3.0;
picture 3: Marku1988 / CC BY-SA 3.0
