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Grado

Friuli

The Sun Island

It is no coincidence that Grado is also known as the "Sun Island" or "Golden Island." After all, it is the only town on the Adriatic whose beaches all face south.

It was already famous long before Venice even existed: Grado. Today, it is the sophisticated vacation island at the northern end of the Gulf of Venice. And it's no coincidence that Grado is also known as the "Sun Island" or the "Golden Island." Today, one might just as easily add: "Gulf Island."

Grado Webcam

You reach Grado via a man-made causeway that connects the town (population ~8,000) to the mainland. On a clear day, you can even see Duino and the Alps in the distance.

Grado Weekly Market

Grado Weekly Market

Day

Saturday

Location

Mercato Coperto di Grado Market Hall, Piazza Duca D'Aosta

Time

7:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.


For anyone who likes to shop somewhere other than the usual stores. Here is an overview of all the weekly markets along the Adriatic coast.

Wellness!

Grado Seawater Spa

The Habsburgs already knew just how beautiful Grado is. As early as the beginning of the 19th century, the Austrian nobility enjoyed the soothing effects of the local thermal baths and thermal waters here. It's a wonderful tradition that is still cherished today. / more

Right next to the Grado Thermal Baths is a water park, the Parco Acquatico di Grado.

Dogs Welcome

at Lido di Fido

And yes! Dogs love Grado, too! Because here at Lido di Fido, they're just as welcome as their owners.