Grado
Italy · Friuli Venezia GiuliaIT
Comune in Friuli-Venezia Giulia, Italy
Grado is a town and comune (municipality) of 8,064 residents in the Regional decentralization entity of Gorizia in the north-eastern Italian region of Friuli-Venezia Giulia, located on an island and adjacent peninsula of the Adriatic Sea between Venice and Trieste. The territory of the municipality of Grado extends between the mouth of the Isonzo and the Adriatic Sea and the Grado Lagoon, and covers an area of about 90 square kilometers between Porto Buso and Fossalon. Characteristic of the lagoon is the presence of the casoni, which are simple houses with thatched roof used in the past by the fishermen of Grado, who remained in the lagoon for a long time, returning to the island of Grado only during the colder period of the year.
Read more on Wikipedia →- Population
- 7,658
- Coordinates
- 45.678, 13.403
- Timezone
- Europe/Rome
- Elevation
- 2 m
Overview of Grado
Grado sits in Friuli Venezia Giulia, Italy and reads as a village. The headcount is close to 7,658. Sitting in the northern hemisphere, its seasons follow that pattern. A useful hint when you budget your days. Expect water sports, nature and sports to fill most of your time.
Things to do in Grado
Water Sports in Grado
(3)Grado records Kiteboarding, Kitesurfing and Windsurfing under water sports. Everything listed here comes from what Grado is actually tagged with. These pair well with anything else on this page.
Nature in Grado
(1)Looking for nature? Grado has Beaches. Plan them together and you have a full day. Nothing here is guesswork — it reflects the recorded activity data for Grado.
Sports in Grado
(1)Sports in Grado covers Golf. Plan them together and you have a full day. Nothing here is guesswork — it reflects the recorded activity data for Grado.
Wellness in Grado
(1)Our data lists Therms as wellness options here. Each one is worth building half a day around. Nothing here is guesswork — it reflects the recorded activity data for Grado.
Best time to visit Grado
Coast and water plans belong in June to September.
Getting there & around
Reaching Grado is easiest with a car once you are in Friuli Venezia Giulia. Grado runs on Europe/Rome time.
Similar destinations
Places near Grado that share the same kinds of activities.
Frequently asked questions
- What is Grado known for?
- In Friuli Venezia Giulia, Italy, Grado stands out for water sports, nature and sports. That mix defines the typical visit to this 7,658-strong destination.
- What can you do in Grado?
- Options in Grado run to Kiteboarding, Kitesurfing, Windsurfing, Beaches and Golf — a practical starting point for an itinerary.
- When is the best time to visit Grado?
- Coast and water plans belong in June to September.
- Where is Grado located?
- You will find Grado in Friuli Venezia Giulia, Italy. Neighbouring destinations are listed on the matching region and country pages.
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