Upcoming events
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Mare Nostrum
4 October 2019
From October 4h to 6th , the Island of the Sun invites you to Mare Nostrum, the festival of the sea and its culture. A weekend in Grado that pays homage to the past, to origins, culture and life of ancient times.
Events, conferences, shows, itineraries to discover the knowledge and tastes of Grado island.
The restaurants and taverns of the historic center will prepare traditional menus and delicacies. On squares and streets, artists and actors will let the guests experience the life and crafts of ancient times.
Fishermen, craftsmen and sailors will illustrate to young and adults the secrets of the sea and guests will meet the imaginary characters of the myths and legends of Grado, deriving from the oral tradition.
Last excursion to the "Casone di Pasolini"
6 October 2019
Departure at 10.00 a.m., return at 2.00 p.m.
- 10.00 am departure from Riva Slataper (in front of Hotel Savoy, Mirko boat)
- 10.45 am arrival at the casone
- 10.50 am -12.30 am guided tour
- 1.30 pm arrival in Grado
Price € 35.00 adults and € 20.00 children, including boat transfer, guided tour and a small tasting; max 15 people.
News of this year for the summer season 2019
Come and discover the new experiences you can live in Grado this summer!
For the summer season 2019, the Grado Turismo Consortium has organized some initiatives to make guests better acquainted with the "Island of the Sun", its traditions and its hinterland...
In Grado every day you can experience a unique emotion!
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Nature bus
Every Monday from 13 May to 16 September, except public holidays
Sea and Taste - Trieste city of history, literature and coffee
Every Tuesday !
Behind the scenes: learning how to make the "Boreto a la Graisana"
From 7th May to 24th September, every Tuesday, come and learn how to make the tipical dish of Grado
Archeobus
From 17 April to 25 September, every Wednesday except public holidays.
Discovering Santonego ®
On Thursdays, once a month. Discover all the dates!
Fish Nic - picnic on the lagoon with a starred chef
Once a month, on Sundays, picnics in the lagoon. Discover all the dates!
Gourmet breakfast on the sea
On 21 June from 05.30 at the Bar Numero UNO on the GIT beach
Boat & Bike - Laguna Experience
From 17th of May until 13th of September, every Friday except for the 16th of August.
The " Casone di Pasolini"
Twice a month, on Thursdays. Discover all the dates!
Grappa & friends
Once a month, on Tuesdays, free event. Discover all the dates!
Sunset on the lagoon in a hot air baloon
Three unmissable appointments! Discover all the dates and times.
Collio Experience
Every Thursday from 20 June to 12 September.
Sea and Taste - Atmospheres to discover two of the most beautiful villages in Italy Palmanova and Clauiano
Twice a month, on a Friday. Come and discover the dates!
Sea and Taste -Atmospheres in the small medieval village Strassoldo
Twice a month to see what I can do. Discover all the dates!
Golf & Grill
Every Wednesday at Golf Club of Grado.
The great events of Grado
A varied program of events and manifestations of a cultural, gastronomic, sporting, musical and religious nature, with a rich and seasonally varied offer.
Per maggiori informazioni sugli eventi di Grado, vista anche il sito www.grado.info.
The Varvuole
Commemoration of a legend from Grado which comes from the sea.
Grado Song Festival
An event to promote a heritage of great historic, artistic and cultural value.
Asparagus Festival
Grado celebrates one of its choicest products: the Fossalon white asparagus.
Air Show
May 5th 2019: The spectacular exhibition by the Frecce Tricolori [Italy’s Red Arrows] circling through the sky above Grado.
“Sabo Grando” and “Perdòn di Barbana”
A great festival on land and sea.
Pesce Azzurro Festival
The pesce azzurro from Grado is the most flavourful in the Adriatic.
Ein Prosit
An event dedicated to wine and speciality foods. What better way to start the summer?
Books and authors in Grado
Literary meetings on the beach, 28th edition.
Vogadalonga
This non-competitive rowing race has ancient origins. It winds its way along the canals of the lagoon over an 18 km route.
Sardelada
An opportunity to taste the delicious fish of Grado and enjoy the festive atmosphere of summer on the Lagoon.
Carnevale gradese
Il Carnevale a Grado è anche d'estate!
Calici di Stelle (Star-studded wineglasses)
A month of August full of wine tasting and wine-food pairings, between Grado and Aquileia.
Cinema, immaginazione e burattini
Un'estate di divertimento per grandi e bambini.
Muscles of steel
The Aquaticrunner, Triathlon, an indoor bike marathon and a non-competitive walk are on their way between August and September to keep yo...
Mese del Boreto a la Graisana
A food and wine event that, in the two autumn months, allows you to taste the dish that is the symbol of Grado's lagoon traditi...
Nativity scenes and much more
Nativitiy scenes from across Italy and much more. A programme packed full of events and initiatives for all the family, a festival of tra...
Mare Nostrum
The festival of the culture of the sea from 4 to 6 October 2019