12 days in Grado Itinerary

Stretching over an island and peninsula in the Adriatic between Trieste and Venice, sunny Grado may seem like a typical seaside resort town.

You'll visit kid-friendly attractions like St. Euphemia's Basilica and Casa delle Farfalle. Get out of town with these interesting Grado side-trips: Cavazzo Lake (in Cavazzo Carnico), Tarvisio (Chiesa dei Santi Pietro e Paolo, Fusine Lakes, &more) and Villa Manin (in Codroipo). Next up on the itinerary: pause for some serene contemplation at Sanctuary of Barbana Church, make a trip to Liberty Square, explore the activities along La laguna di Grado e i suoi Casoni, and contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Il Battistero di Grado.

To see traveler tips, where to stay, ratings, and tourist information, read our Grado trip planner.

If you are flying in from The Netherlands, the closest major aiports are Trieste–Friuli Venezia Giulia Airport, Venice Marco Polo Airport and Treviso-Sant'Angelo Airport. July in Grado sees daily highs of 36°C and lows of 20°C at night.