Upcoming events
Discover all the events taking place in Grado.
OTIUM ET NEGOTIUM, craftsmanship exhibition
1 August 2020
Posizione: Palazzo Meizlik, via Popone Patriarca 7, Aquilieia
OTIUM ET NEGOTIUM, exhibition of artistic craftsmanship, promoted by Confartigianato-Imprese Udine.
Considering the great success of the public, the Municipality of Aquileia has decided to extend the opening hours.
You can also visit the exhibition in the morning:
From Wednesday to Sunday: morning 10-13 / afternoon/evening 16-21 - free entrance;
Otium and negotium were two key concepts for Latin culture, but with a totally opposite value. Two words with the same morphology but one the negation of the other. So much so that, precisely the second derives from the first "nec-otium" "not-otium". The "negotia" were activities in the service of the state, otium indicated rest from public activity, that is, free time for private life, time to devote to oneself for the purpose of intellectual growth and to become a free man.
The OTIUM is the activity of the spirit: reflecting, studying, writing literary works.
NEGOTIUM is practical activity.
Starting from the semantic game of these two words, the exhibition tells the double soul of the modern craftsman, his pure artistic creativity and what he produces, always artfully made, to satisfy the tastes of the market and to ensure longevity to his workshop. There are 43 craftsmen involved, coming from all over the region. The goldsmith's workshop in via Gradenigo, 12, Oricalco di Francesco Mansi represents the city of Grado.
The exhibition, curated by Elena Agosti, is supported by Cata Artigianato FVG and the Autonomous Region of Friuli Venezia Giulia, in collaboration with the Municipality of Aquileia and the school of mosaicists of Friuli Venezia Giulia, the patronage of the Chamber of Commerce of Pordenone - Udine, Mirabilia Network Association, Promoturismo FVG, Fondazione Aquileia and Carta Internazionale dell'Artigianato Artistico.
For further information www.confartigianatoudine.com
Visite guidate ed escursioni
Excursions in the lagoon
24 September 2020
To discover the Lagoon you can take a motorboat trip to Porto Buso with the Motonave Nuova Cristina 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 a Taxi Boat between the casoni and mote...
MOTONAVE NUOVA CRISTINA
Departure from Porto Mandracchio (Riva San Vito); for group hire and private parties tel +39 335 5302378, davetours89@gmail.com, www.motorshipcristina.it
- LAGOON TOUR, FROM MONDAY TO SUNDAY, 10.30 a.m. with return at 12.30 p.m. and at 1.00 p.m. with return at 3.30 p.m.; minimum 10 people, price 18,00 € adults/15,00 € children.
- LAGOON TOUR TO "PORTO BUSO-ANFORA", MONDAY TO SUNDAY, 10.30 am with return at 3.30 pm; minimum 10 people, price 25,00 € adults/15,00 € children, OPTIONAL LUNCH.
- SUNSET LAGOON TOUR, MONDAY TO SATURDAY, 7.30 p.m. with return 9.30 p.m.; minimum 10 people, price 18,00 € adults/15,00 € children.
MOTOSCAFISTI GRADESI
Departure from Riva Scaramuzza, near the bridge of the Isola della Schiusa, tel 0431 80115, motoscafistigradesi@alice.it www.motoscafistigradesi.it
GRADO - BARBANA LINE SERVICE
The Island of Barbana, in the middle of the lagoon of Grado, is home to a Franciscan monastery (now presided over by Benedictine monks) dating back 1400 years ago; a place of devotion and destination for many pilgrims.
To contact the Sanctuary directly, call the number: 0431-80453 or visit the Barbana website www.santuariodibarbana.it
The price of the return ticket is euro 7,00 for adults and euro 4,00 for children from 3 to 10 years old. Baby for free! The island can be reached in about 25 minutes by boat.
- FROM JUNE TO SEPTEMBER, EVERY DAY:
DEPARTURES: at 9:30 a.m. / 10:30 a.m. / 11:30 a.m. / 2:00 p.m. / 3:00 p.m. / 4:00 p.m. / 5:00 p.m. *
HOLY MASSES: at 10:00 a.m. Sundays only / 11:00 a.m. / 3:30 p.m.
RETURN: at 11:00 a.m. / 12:00 noon / 2:30 p.m. / 3:30 p.m. / 4:30 p.m. / 5:30 p.m.
* 5:00 p.m. NON-STOP TRIP
- OCTOBER, EVERY DAY:
DEPARTURES: 9:30 a.m. / 10:30 a.m. / 11:30 a.m. / 2:00 p.m. / 3:00 p.m.
HOLY MESSES: 10:00 a.m. Sundays only / 11:00 a.m. / 3:30 p.m.
RETURN: 11:00 a.m. / 12:00 noon / 2:30 p.m. / 4:30 p.m.
- FROM NOVEMBER TO MARCH, ONLY SUNDAYS AND HOLIDAYS:
DEPARTURES: 10:00 a.m.
HOLY MESSA: 10:30 a.m.
RETURN: 12:00 noon
- APRIL AND MAY, EVERY DAY:
DEPARTURES: 9:30 a.m. / 10:30 a.m. / 11:30 a.m. / 2:00 p.m. / 3:00 p.m.
HOLY MONTHS: 10:00 a.m. / 11:00 a.m. / 3:30 p.m.
RETURN: 11:00 a.m. / 12:00 noon / 2:30 p.m. / 4:30 p.m.
- LAGOON EXCURSIONS from 1st June to 20th September on MONDAYS, WEDNESDAY AND FRIDAY from 3.30 pm to 6.15 pm.
The excursion is accompanied by an authorized guide. A visit to a fishing valley and a stop at the island of Barbana are planned. The price is euro 16,00 for adults and euro 9,00 for children from 4 to 12 years old. Baby Free!
(FOR ORGANIZED GROUPS AND SCHOOL GROUPS YOU CAN ORGANIZE TRIPS IN THE LAGOON WITH OR WITHOUT A GUIDE AT ANY TIME OF THE YEAR, FREEDOM 'OF TIMETABLES AND ITINERARIES, NUMBER AND DURATION OF STOPS AS NEEDED AT PRICES TO BE AGREED UPON UPON REQUEST.
- MIRKO BOAT - NCC
Taxi, 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
- TRAVEL TO BABANA: travel time 30 min (return + stop), 10 €/person, minimum 6 people
- LAGUNA ROUTE: duration 60 min non-stop, 10 €/person, minimum 6 people
- ANFORA/PORTO BUSO: travel time 50 min + 2 hours stop for lunch (not included), 20 €/person, minimum 6 people
- TRIESTE OR LIGNANO: travel time 90 min (return + stop), 40 €/person, minimum 6 people
Excursions for the summer season 2020
Discover all the experiences and excursions you can enjoy in Grado during the summer season 2020. For activities organised by the Grado Tourism Consortium, reservations are compulsory and must be made by 12 noon on the day before the excursion, by email (experience@grado.it) or by telephone + 39 0431 80383.
Behind the scenes: learning how to make the "Boreto a la Graisana"
Every Monday from 6 July to 14 September 2020
Nature bus
Every Tuesday morning, from July 14th to September 8th 2020.
Sea&Taste - Canoeing on Cona Island
Every Tuesday from 7 July to 1 September 2020
Archeobus
Every Wednesday from 22 July to 9 September 2020
Wine tour
From 22 July to 16 September, walking tour in the historical centre to taste some of the best Friuli wines
Free guided tours around the historic centre
Every Wednesday and Friday from July to September 2020
Walking tour of the artisan shops
Every Thursday afternoon from 9 July to 03 September 2020
Sea&Taste - Trieste & Carso Experience from Grado
Every Friday from 10 th July to 11 th September 2020
Self-organized day trip to Trieste with the boat Delfino Verde
From 30 June to 2 September 2020 every day except Monday
Sea&taste - sunset cruise to Aquileia
A journey through time guided by the flavors of tradition with an exclusive night visit to Aquileia
Excursions in the lagoon
A unique scenario, many ways to find out.
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.
To avoid COVID-19, scheduled events may be subject to changes or cancellation.
For more information on the events in Grado, take a look also at 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
The spectacular exhibition by the Frecce Tricolori [Italy’s Red Arrows] circling through the sky above Grado.
Pesce Azzurro Festival
The pesce azzurro from Grado is the most flavourful in the Adriatic.
“Sabo Grando” and “Perdòn di Barbana”
A great festival on land and sea.
Books and authors in Grado
Literary meetings on the beach, 28th edition.
Carnevale gradese
Il Carnevale a Grado è anche d'estate!
Sardelada
An opportunity to taste the delicious fish of Grado and enjoy the festive atmosphere of summer on the Lagoon.
Calici di Stelle (Star-studded wineglasses)
A month of August full of wine tasting and wine-food pairings, between Grado and Aquileia.
Children's summer
A great summer of fun for adults and children.
Guest's Day: fireworks on the sea
Fireworks on August 15th
Muscles of steel
The Aquaticrunner and Triathlon are on their way between August and September to keep you fit.
Month of "Boreto a la Graisana"
Come in October and November and enjoy the typical fish dish from Grado!
Mare Nostrum
The festival of the culture of the sea from 1 to 4 October 2020. Event 2020 cancelled due to COVID.
Vogadalonga
This non-competitive rowing race has ancient origins. It winds its way along the canals of the lagoon over an 18 km route.
Nativity scenes and much more
A programme packed full of events and initiatives for all the family, a festival of tradition, spirituality, music and games.