Events and tours
The Consorzio Grado Turismo will promote and support the events organised on the island but is not responsible for their organisation or for any changes to the programme that may occur without prior notice. In order to keep up to date with the latest news or any changes in the programme, we strongly recommend consulting the official websites of the organisers or of the local institutions involved.
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Guided tours and excursions
Discover Grado on your own with audio guides
12 May 2024
Thanks to the new audioguide service available free of charge from the homepage of this website, discover the 20 main attractions on the Island of the Sun, grouped into three itineraries.
HISTORICAL AND CULTURAL ITINERARY
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Porto Mandracchio
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Castrum
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Basilica Santa Maria delle Grazie
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Basilica di Santa Eufemia, battistero e lapidarium
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Piazza Biagio Marin and Basilica della Corte
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A sophisticated walk: the Art Nouveau Villas
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Parco delle Rose
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Congress centre
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Barbana
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Costa Azzurra beach
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Promenade Nazario Sauro
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G.I.T. beach and acquatic park
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TMarine Thermal Baths
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Sacca beach and Grado Pineta
SPORTS, NATURE, FOOD&WINE ITINERARY
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Fishermen’s Cooperative
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Covered Market
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Grado and its Bike Paths
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The Lagoon and its Treasures: fish, plants and Santonego
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Valle Cavanata Nature Reserve
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Fossalon and White Asparagus
Guided tours and excursions
Self-organized day trip by boat to Trieste, Lignano Sabbiadoro and Aquileia
12 May 2024
GRADO - TRIESTE
Every day, except Mondays, from 01st May to 29th September 2024, experience the thrill of visiting Trieste starting from Grado, crossing the Gulf of Trieste thanks to the maritime services run by APT Gorizia and TPL FVG. Once in Trieste, if you are on a bicycle, you can follow one of our cycle routes: CULTURAL or NATURALISTIC. Alternatively, you can go to the InfoPoint in Piazza Unità d'Italia and ask for information material on Trieste; you can discover the town on foot or you can use the convenient HopTour bus service to discover the city's places of interest and attractions. Audio guides synchronised with the route will provide you with information and curiosities. The tour starts from the Rive, at the Molo Audace, in front of Piazza Unità, and after reaching the San Giusto hill it reaches the wonderful Miramare Castle and Park. Discounts for FVG Card holders.
- FROM 1st MAY TO 14th JUNE 2024 and FROM 2nd SEPTEMBER TO 29th SEPTEMBER 2024
Departure from GRADO (Molo Torpediniere) 10.40 a.m; 06.30 p.m.
Departure from TRIESTE (Molo Audace) for return 09.00 a.m; 04.45 p.m..
- FROM 15th JUNE TO 1st SEPTEMBER 2024
Departures from GRADO (Molo Torpediniere) 10.10 a.m. - 2.30 p.m. - 7.30 p.m.
Departures from TRIESTE (Molo Audace) for return 12.45 p.m. - 5.45 p.m.
Single trip 11,00 €
Round trip 16,50 €
Bike 0,95 €
GRADO - LIGNANO SABBIADORO
From 01st May to 29th September 2024, the ferry link that connects the two main seaside towns in Friuli Venezia Giulia returns, a journey between sea and land particularly suitable for lovers of two wheels, to cycle along cycle routes surrounded by nature, among castles and seaside hamlets. Once in Lignano, if you are on a bicycle, you can follow one of our bicycle itineraries: ITINERARIO URBANO DI LIGNANO SABBIADORO; ITINERARIO LIGNANO SABBIADORO - BIBIONE; ITINERARIO BOAT, BIKE AND TRAIN: LIGNANO - LATISANA. Or you can go by bike to Marano lagunare, take the boat to Lignano Sabbiadoro (9.00 a.m. / 11.00 a.m. / 2.00 p.m.) and at 4.45 p.m. return by boat to Grado ITINERARIO BIKE and BOAT: GRADO-MARANO-LIGNANO. If you are on a trip with children, discover HERE the experiences and amusement parks of Lignano.
- FROM 1st MAY TO 14th JUNE 2024 and FROM 2nd SEPTEMBER TO 29th SEPTEMBER 2024
Departure from GRADO (Molo Torpediniere) 10.40 a.m. - 6.20 p.m.
Departure from LIGNANO SABBIADORO (Sbarco dei Pirati) for return 04.45 p.m..
- FROM 15th JUNE TO 1st SEPTEMBER 2024
Departures from GRADO (Molo Torpediniere) 10.20 a.m. - 7.20 p.m.
Departures from LIGNANO SABBIADORO (Sbarco dei Pirati) for return 5.45 p.m.
Single trip 7,80 €
Round trip 11,70 €
Bike 0,95 €
GRADO - AQUILEIA
From 1st May to 29th September 2024, from Tuesday to Sunday, the maritime line Aquileia - Grado offers a boat excursion in the Grado Lagoon, a magical place rich in luxuriant vegetation, immersed in quiet and dotted with casoni, the characteristic old fishermen's dwellings. The boat is equipped with 25 stalls for transporting bicycles (subject to availability) and makes it possible to organise a cycling tour along the Alpe Adria Radweg cycle route and to discover the other cycle routes of the Friuli Venezia Giulia Coast. Discover what you can do in Aquileia HERE.
- FROM 1st MAY TO 14th JUNE 2024 and FROM 2nd SEPTEMBER TO 29th SEPTEMBER 2024
Departure from GRADO (Molo Torpediniere) 10.35 a.m. - 02.30 p.m. - 6.20 p.m.
Departure from AQUILEIA (Banchina via Dante, 17) for return 01.10 p.m. - 05.05 p.m.
- FROM 15th JUNE TO 1st SEPTEMBER 2024
Departures from GRADO (Molo Torpediniere) 10.15 a.m. - 02.30 p.m. - 7.20 p.m.
Departures from AQUILEIA (Banchina via Dante, 17) for return 1.10 p.m. - 6.05 p.m.
Single trip 5,10 €
Round trip 8,60 €
Bike 0,95 €
Tickets can be purchased on board the motorship and at all Core TPL FVG ticket offices. The single journey ticket can also be purchased from the TPL FVG app. If you have a FVG card you are entitled to a round trip (with a child under 12) to be made on the same day. It is possible to travel with your own bicycle in tow (no more than one bicycle per passenger) within the limits of available space and at the discretion of the captain. It is advisable to enquire in advance about the availability of the service, particularly during peak times and at weekends. To transport a bicycle you must purchase a special ticket; you can purchase tickets on board the motor vessel, and at all Core TPL FVG ticket offices.
TPLFVG
TELEPHONE + 39 040 9712343
WEBSITE https://tplfvg.it/it/il-viaggio/servizi-marittimi/
Guided tours and excursions
Excursions in the lagoon and to Barbana
12 May 2024
To discover the Lagoon you can take a motorboat trip to Porto Buso or go to the Sanctuary of the Blessed Virgin Mary on the island of Barbana with the Motoscafisti Gradesi regular service. You can spend a pleasant day in the company of friends renting a boat and enjoying the beautiful waters and wild nature of the Banco d'Orio, or you can be accompanied by Taxi Boat or NCC between the casoni and mote...
MIRKO BOAT - NCC
Boat with driver dedicated to small groups of people for half or full day transfers and rentals; departure from RIVA S. SLATAPER - GRADO (in front of the Hotel Savoy), tel +39 345 4686207, info@mirkotaxiboat-grado.com, www.mirkotaxiboat-grado.com
- THE ISLAND OF BARBANA: travel time 30 min (return + stop);
- TOUR OF THE LAGOON: duration 60 min non-stop;
- ANFORA ISLAND/PORTOBUSO: travel time 50 min + 2 hours stop for lunch (not included);
- MARANO OR LIGNANO: travel time 1.30 min (return + stop).
Excursions in the Grado lagoon for individuals or small groups; 2 taxis are available for a maximum of 18 passengers per boat. Departure from Porto Mandracchio, Riva San Vito, 5 (opposite Al Porto bar). Tel +39 339 2961866 (Mariel), taxiboatgrado@gmail.com, www.taxiboat-grado.com
- LAGOON AND PORTOBUSO/ANFORA ISLAND "Trattoria ai Ciodi", with stopover
- ISLANDS&CASONI non stop
- LAGOON AND BARBANA ISLAND with stopover, duration 2 hours
MOSTRE E CONVEGNI, ATTIVITÀ PER FAMIGLIE
Fishing and Lagoon Civilisation Museum
29 March 2024
Position: Via Orseolo, 22, Grado
The Museum of Fishing and Lagoon Civilisation was established to protect and preserve the history and culture of the "Casonera" civilisation, a community that lived permanently in the casoni (fishermen's huts) of the Grado Lagoon until after World War II, developing its own customs and traditions over the centuries, which remained unchanged until the early 20th century.
Opening hours:
- Monday to Friday from 9.30 am to 1.00 pm.
- Saturday, Sunday and public holidays (1st, 25th and 26th April, 1st May) from 09.30 to 1.00 pm and from 5.00 pm to 8.00 pm.
- From Monday 8 to Thursday 11 April from 5.00 pm to 8.00 pm (special opening)
Every Sunday from 31 March to 9 June 2024 at 10.30 am, free Illustrations (minimum 5 participants) will be organised, lasting approximately one hour, to discover the museum. Extra Illustrations will also be held on the following days:
- 1 April 2024 beginning at 10.30 am and 5.00 pm
- 8, 9, 10, 11, 25 and 26 April 2024 beginning at 5.00 pm
- 1 and 18 May 2024 beginning at 5.00 pm
Reservations for visits with illustrations are compulsory from 29 March 2024 by calling: +39 338 9912068 (also Whatsapp)
Admission to the museum is free of charge.
MOSTRE E CONVEGNI
Empress Elisabeth of Austria exhibition
30 March 2024
Position: Casa della Musica, Piazza Biagio Marin
From 30 March to 26 May the Casa della Musica in Grado will host the exhibition Elisabeth of Austria - Modern Woman'.
The exhibition will focus on the figure of Elizabeth of Austria, Sissi, and her modern spirit. On display will be oil portraits of the empress, reproductions of her original dresses, original lithographs, books documenting her travels or books dedicated to her, photographs of the empress, Franz Joseph and family members.
In the exhibition Elisabeth of Austria, modern woman, promoted by the Municipality of Grado as part of the event "Grado island of women," in which objects from private collections only are exhibited, it will be she, the Empress of Austria and Queen of Hungary, who will accompany the visitor with her reflections, even poetic ones, throughout her life. The curator, Marina Bressan, has only provided hints on how to approach her, who in the aftermath of her death bequeathed abundant 'material' to poets, writers, journalists and artists to stage a shadow play on her femininity, permeated with an evocative charm. Even today, attempts are still being made to discover her personality.
OPENING HOURS:
Saturday 4.00 pm-7.30 pm
Sunday and public holidays (25 April, 1 May) 10.00 am / 1.00 pm - 4.00 pm / 7.30 pm
Monday-Tuesday 1 and 2 April 4.00 pm / 7.30 pm
Fridays 26 April, 3, 10, 17 and 24 May 4.00 pm / 7.30 pm
Thursday 2 May 4.00 pm /7.30 pm
Guided tour by curator Marina Bressan every Sunday in April and Sunday 5, 12 and 19 May at 4.30 pm
FREE ADMISSION
Organised by:
Municipality of Grado
Piazza Biagio Marin, 4
tel. +39 0431 898111
e-mail: protocollo@comunegrado.it
Tourism and External Relations Office of Grado Municipality
tel. +39 0431 898239
turismo@comunegrado.it
AQUILEIA, EVENTI E ATTIVITÀ SPORTIVE
1st Motorboat Grand Prix Aquileia - Grado (Memorial 'Claudio Marsi')
10 May 2024
Position: Specchio acqueo di fronte alla Diga di Grado
The Gran Prix Aquileia - Grado is a motor-boating event of national level that will be held on 11 and 12 May 2024, where over 40 racing boats will compete against each other in exciting challenges within a circuit specially built in the waters in front of the Grado "dam".
The race course will be about 5 km long and the challenge will last about an hour with speeds exceeding 120 km/h. This will be the first stage of the championship, where after a new year of preparations, the boats will compete against each other to aspire to the title of "Italian Champion 2024" in one of the 4 categories present.
Programme:
- FRIDAY 10 MAY
- Noon Arrival in Aquileia
- SATURDAY 11 MAY
- 10. a.m. - 4.00 p.m. Technical checks
- 5.00 p.m. - 6.00 p.m. Pilots' meeting in the Council Hall
- 7.00 p.m. Welcome aperitif and dinner
- SUNDAY 12 MAY
- 08.30 a.m. Launch Aquileia and transfer to Grado
- 11. 00 a.m. - 12.30 p.m. Free practice in front of the "diga" (dam)
- 3.00 p.m. - 4.00 p.m. Start of the race in front of the dam and subsequent transfer to Aquileia
- 4.30 p.m. - 6.00 p.m. Alaggi and scrutineering in Aquileia
- 6.30 p.m. - 7 p.m. Award ceremony in Piazza Capitolo in Aquileia
Event organised by:
Team Tecnomar Racing
Vicolo Papa Giovanni XXIII - 33051 - AQUILEIA (UD)
teamtecnomarracing@gmail.com
MOSTRE E CONVEGNI, ATTIVITÀ PER FAMIGLIE
VOLTI DI DONNA vite, speranze, desideri in un volto femminile - Art Exhibition
11 May 2024
Position: Cinema Cristallo, Viale D. Alighieri, Grado
Sat.11 May at 6:00 pm Inauguration
Opening hours:
Sun.12 May - 10:00-12:00 am / 5:30-8:30 pm
Fri. 17 May - 5:00-8:00 pm
Sat. 18 and Sun. 19 May - 10:00-12:00 am / 5:30-8:30 pm
Fri 24 May - 5:00-8:00 pm
Sat 25 and Sun 26 May - 10:00-12:00 am / 5:30-8:30 pm
The female face is today a powerful symbol, an object of celebration in a society that strives for perfection.
In many cutures it is, on the contrary, obscured or denied.
The exhibition proposes a confrontation between the exterior aspect of the face and the interior aspect of women, two worlds that interpenetrate in multiple ways.
The exhibition is characterised by two sensory contributions created by the musician Gabriele D'Alonzo and features three Bisiachi artists who share similar sensitivities on the subject: Cristiano Vernole, Martina Michelin and Tiziana Millo, joined by one of the masters of local art, the late Armando Depetris, dialogue through their works on the aforementioned theme.
The exhibition is organised and curated by:
Circolo Culturale e Ricreativo don Eugenio Brandl
Pro Loco Turriaco
Municipality of Grado