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THE CHILDREN'S SUMMER Puppet theatre and horse riding carousel
31 July 2020
Posizione: Largo San Grisogono e Giardini Marchesan
Every day, in Largo San Grisogono, from 10.30 am to 12.30 pm and from 5.30 pm to 11.30 pm HORSE RACE (2,50 € per ride, 10 rides subscription 6 €)
Every Tuesday and Thursday evening, at 9.30 p.m., at the Giardini Marchesan, puppet theatre; free of charge.
During the shows and on the carousel all anti-Covid regulations will be respected; for info 338 1756959 (Mega & Mauriello Entertainment).
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.
From Wednesday to Sunday from 17.00 to 21.00, 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
OPERETTA CHE PASSIONE
12 August 2020
Posizione: Parco delle Rose, Grado
Sold out!!!
Wednesday 12th August at 9.00 p.m., with tenor Andrea Binetti, Marzai Postigna and Marina Giovanna Michelini, Mathia Neglie and Corrado Gulin at the piano.
FREE ENTRANCE; BOOKING OBLIGATORY at prenotazioni@arteventiudine.it indicating name, surname and telephone number, indicating the following concert Operetta che passione, parco delle rose 12 August 2020 at 9 p.m.
Visite guidate ed escursioni
Free guided tours around the historic centre
12 August 2020
From July 1st the free guided tours offered by the Municipality of Grado to guests and citizens begin again; the views start as usual from Piazza Biagio marin (excavation side) and continue throughout the historic centre.
The visits will take place from July to September at the following times:
| JULY AND AUGUST | SEPTEMBER |
| Wednesday evening 21.30 | Wednesday evening 21.00 |
| Friday morning 10.00 a.m | Friday morning 10.00 a.m. |
Due to the COVID-19 and according to the last regional guideline of 11 June 2020 some rules must be respected:
- Maximum 10 people each guide;
- Reservation is REQUIRED by contacting the guide Roberta Bressan at 348 6040670 (also via WhatsApp) or by email roby@robyservice.it, indicating name, surname, place of origin and mobile phone number. The lists of participants will be kept for 14 days.
- It is required to have the mask with you to visit indoor buildings. It is recommended to wear suitable clothing so please remember to cover your shoulders and not to wear shorts or mini-skirt
Visite guidate ed escursioni
Excursions in the lagoon
12 August 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
Visite guidate ed escursioni
Archeobus
12 August 2020
The Archeobus Project is as simple as it is innovative and combines the historical-cultural aspect of the territory with that of food and wine. The idea was born from the desire to create a greater synergy between Grado and Aquileia, two neighboring towns that have shared history, art and culture for thousands of years. The project involves offering a free bus service (provided by the Grado Turismo Consortium in collaboration with the transport company La Gradese) for tourists staying in the various types of accommodation in Grado (campsites, apartments, aparthotels, hotels, B&Bs) in the different areas of the municipality (campsites, Grado Pineta, Città Giardino, city center). Below are the stops and times:
- 8.50 Tenuta Primero
- 8.55 Villaggio Europa/Punta Spin
- 8.57 Ca' Laguna
- 9.00 Grado Pineta (corner of via Orsa Maggiore and via Capricorno)
- 9.05 Città Giardino (next to hotel Argentina)
- 9.10 Riva Slataper in front of Hotel Savoy
- 9.15 Bus station in Piazza Carpaccio (lane 2, tourist bus)
- 9.30 Arrival in Aquileia and meeting with the guide
- 9.30 - 11.30 walking tour (river port, Basilica, Domus and Episcopal Palace)
- 11.45 -13.00 guided tour and tasting at Cocambo
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13.00 departure from the Info Point of Aquileia
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13.30 return to starting points in Grado
The bus will take participants to the nearby Aquileia, where they will be welcomed by a free guide (provided by the Aquileia Foundation); the walk starts from the river port to reach the basilica with its amazing mosaics, the Domus and the Episcopal Palace. The visit ends at Cocambo, artisan roasting and chocolate laboratory, where there will be a wine and chocolate tasting.
| AGE |
PRICE |
| ADULTS | 10 € |
| CHILDREN 0-2 YEARS OLD | FREE |
| CHILDREN 2-11 YEARS OLD | 3 € |
| YOUTHS 11-15 YEARS OLD | 7 € |
LANGUAGES: Italian, English, German
For the activities organized by the Consorzio Grado Turismo the reservation is compulsory and must be made by 12 noon of the day before the excursion, by email (experience@grado.it) or by phone + 39 0431 80383, providing NAME, SURNAME, RESIDENCE AND TELEPHONE NUMBER. This data will be stored for 14 days.
The use of masks - or nose and mouth protection - is mandatory in closed environments and in all those social outdoor situations where it is not possible to respect safety distances. The only exceptions concern cohabitants, children under six years of age, people with disabilities incompatible with the continuous use of personal protective equipment.
During the activities, photos and videos may be taken; if you do not wish to be filmed, please let us know before starting the activity and fill out the consent form attached below.
The personal data provided during the booking process will be treated in compliance with the regulations in force. Privacy Policy of Grado Turismo Consortium HERE.
Visite guidate ed escursioni
Wine tour
12 August 2020
Every Wednesday afternoon come and taste some of the best wines of Friuli Venezia Giulia in the taverns of the historic centre.
PRICE 15 € / MAXIMUM 10 PEOPLE.
- 5.15 pm Meeting at Osteria de Mar;
- 5.30 p.m. tasting of Brut Nature Rodaro, classic method, accompanied by crouton with Rodaro lard at Osteria de Mar.
- 6.00 p.m. tasting of Ribolla Gialla Ferma of Costabona, accompanied by crouton with cold cuts, at the VINarium.
- 6.30 pm tasting of Malvasia wine from Azienda Vitivinicola Girardi, accompanied by crouton with butter and anchovies, at the l'Osteria da Filomena.
- 6.50 p.m. tasting of of Collio Cabernet Sauvignon Muzic, accompanied by crouton with Friulian cheese, at LàdelaCesa.
- 7.15 p.m. Wine Fizz cocktail tasting at Seti Caffè.
- 7.30 p.m. Conclusion of the tour
LANGUAGES: Italian, English, German
For activities organised directly by the Consorzio Grado Turismo the reservation is REQUIRED and must be made by 12 noon of the day before the excursion, by email (experience@grado.it) or by phone + 39 0431 80383, communicating NAME, SURNAME, COMMON OF RESIDENCE AND NUMBER OF PHONE. These data will be kept for 14 days.
The use of masks - or a nose and mouth protection - is required in closed spaces and in all those social outdoor situations where it is not possible to respect safety distances. The only exceptions concern cohabitants, children under six years of age, people with disabilities incompatible with the continuous use of personal protective equipment.
Photos and videos may be taken during the activities; if you do not wish to be filmed, please let us know before the start of the activity and fill in the disclaimer attached below.
The personal data provided during the booking process will be treated in compliance with the regulations in force. Privacy Policy of the Consorzio Grado Turismo HERE.
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.
Sport activities 2020
All the activities of GRADO ATTIVO are free of charge, up to a maximum of 15 people; reservations are REQUIRED by writing an email to gradoattivo@gmail.com, calling +39 324 0927341, or going to the dedicated Info Point, located at the Palazzo dei Congressi in Viale Italia 2, open every day from 08.30 to 13.30. For sports activities organized by other associations, please consult the form.
YOGA
Every Tuesday at 07:00 and every Thursday at 07:00 Posture, Breathing, Movement... Yoga and Energy
SPARTAN
Every Wednesday and Friday at 08:00, a discipline without danger of contagion.
HDT
Every Monday, Saturday and Sunday at 10:30. Every Friday, Saturday and Sunday at 6:30 p.m.
YOGA ON THE BEACH AT SUNRISE AND SUNSET
Every Saturday morning and Tuesday evening in July and August
NORDIC WALKING
Every Tuesday morning and Thursday afternoon
GUIDED BIKE TOURS
Discover the Island of the Sun and its surroundings by bike.
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.
Mese del Boreto a la Graisana
In October come and taste the traditional fish dish of Grado.
Mare Nostrum
The festival of the culture of the sea from 1 to 4 October 2020
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.