The history of the island of Grado is linked to that of two famous cities: Aquileia and Venice. Grado was a port, a place of refuge and ultimately the most …

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Andrea

October 6, 2022

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The port of Grado is right in the center of the island, between the old town (the Castrum) and the pedestrian zone. It conveys real lagoon flair because the sea runs through the city in a Y-shape (actually the opposite of a Y-shape, since the Y points to the south) and like a canal. Originally, the west side of the harbor marked the border with the sea, but the Austrians built the other side after 1815, giving the harbor its idyllic shape and design.

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January 17, 2024

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After crossing the bridge over the lagoon, you enter Grado where the Alpe Adria route ends.
The city is definitely worth a visit, don't miss the narrow alleys of the historic center and the beach famous for having very hot sand (in fact, it is exposed to the south).

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