Beaches
by Pinat
The beaches of Grado are on the Adriatic side of the island, facing the sea with views up to the head of the Adriatic and across to the mountains of Slovenia and Croatia. There are a couple of beaches in Grado: the main beach is wide and sandy (with some grit and shells) and stretches along the length of the modern holiday town, backed by pine trees and hotels. There is also a smaller beach, the Spiaggia Costa Azzurra, on the other side of the historic centre.
GRADO
by Avieira67
The foundation and development of Grado were due to the town's links with the ancient city of Aquileia, for which Grado became an important landing point and port.
The town was well protected both by the town walls, which are still perfectly preserved, and the lagoon. Visitors can still see the tower which was once attached to the Porta Nuova. The tourist will be interested in the picturesque historic center of Grado where important monuments such as the Basilica of St Eufemia, Grado Cathedral and the Baptistery of St Maria delle Grazie can be found.
In the immediate vicinity of Grado a number of itineraries can be followed, such as Il Collio and the Wine Route, the War routes in the Carso, the Isontino and Lowlands, from Grado di Udine and from Grado to Trieste. Local delicacies evoke traditional recipes such as 'boreto' and 'sardelle in savor'.