Events and tours

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 

• Porto Mandracchio

• Castrum

• Basilica Santa Maria delle Grazie

• Basilica di Santa Eufemia, battistero e lapidarium

• Piazza Biagio Marin and Basilica della Corte

• A sophisticated walk: the Art Nouveau Villas

• Parco delle Rose

• Congress centre

• Barbana

SEA AND WELLBEING ITINERARY 

• Costa Azzurra beach

• Promenade Nazario Sauro

• G.I.T. beach and acquatic park

• TMarine Thermal Baths

• Sacca beach and Grado Pineta 

SPORTS, NATURE, FOOD&WINE ITINERARY

• Fishermen’s Cooperative

• Covered Market

• Grado and its Bike Paths

• The Lagoon and its Treasures: fish, plants and Santonego

• Valle Cavanata Nature Reserve

• Fossalon and White Asparagus

GRADO - TRIESTE​

Every day, except Mondays, from 01^st May to 29^th 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 1^st MAY TO 14^th JUNE 2024 and FROM 2^nd SEPTEMBER TO 29^th 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 15^th JUNE TO 1^st 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.

• TICKETS

Single trip 11,00 €

Round trip 16,50 €

Bike 0,95 €

GRADO - LIGNANO SABBIADORO

From 01^st May to 29^th 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 1^st MAY TO 14^th JUNE 2024 and FROM 2^nd SEPTEMBER TO 29^th 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 15^th JUNE TO 1^st 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.

• TICKETS

Single trip 7,80 €

Round trip 11,70 €

Bike 0,95 €

GRADO - AQUILEIA 

From 1^st May to 29^th 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 1^st MAY TO 14^th JUNE 2024 and FROM 2^nd SEPTEMBER TO 29^th 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 15^th JUNE TO 1^st 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.

• TICKETS

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/

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).

TAXI BOAT GRADO

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

Keeping fit is important and helps feel good about yourself. Even on holiday, when time can be used as we like, we can find the ideal space where we can exercise and keep fit.

At the OASI GYM Fitness Centre are available: 

• Complete weight room: Oasi Gym is distinguished by its state-of-the-art weight room, equipped with isotonic and free-loading machines, dumbbells, barbells, and a wide range of cardio machines, both motorised and inertial. This variety of equipment makes it possible to meet the needs of every member, from beginners to experienced athletes, allowing each muscle group to be worked on with maximum effectiveness.
• Professional Personal Trainers: The weight room is constantly supervised by experienced trainers, ready to guide you in choosing the most suitable workout and charting a personalised course to reach your goals. With customised sessions and programming, available by appointment, the trainers will 'put wings on your feet', ensuring significant and lasting progress.
• Dynamic Group Classes: Oasi Gym offers a wide range of group classes, designed to suit all fitness levels and preferences. From free-body classes to improve mobility and elasticity, to high or moderate intensity functional training, through sports and recreational dances, each course is designed to improve balance and physical harmony, in a fun and motivating atmosphere.

Oasi Gym is more than a gym! It is an environment where each member is valued and supported in his or her journey towards physical and mental well-being. It is the place where training becomes a unique experience, enriched by the professionalism of the TRAINERS and the quality of the equipment. Discover HERE the opening hours.