Events and tours
The Consorzio Grado Turismo will promote and support the events organised on the island but is not responsible for their organisation or for any changes to the programme that may occur without prior notice. In order to keep up to date with the latest news or any changes in the programme, we strongly recommend consulting the official websites of the organisers or of the local institutions involved.
Categories
Guided tours and excursions
Discover Grado on your own with audio guides
30 April 2024
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
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Porto Mandracchio
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Castrum
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Basilica Santa Maria delle Grazie
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Basilica di Santa Eufemia, battistero e lapidarium
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Piazza Biagio Marin and Basilica della Corte
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A sophisticated walk: the Art Nouveau Villas
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Parco delle Rose
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Congress centre
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Barbana
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Costa Azzurra beach
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Promenade Nazario Sauro
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G.I.T. beach and acquatic park
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TMarine Thermal Baths
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Sacca beach and Grado Pineta
SPORTS, NATURE, FOOD&WINE ITINERARY
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Fishermen’s Cooperative
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Covered Market
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Grado and its Bike Paths
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The Lagoon and its Treasures: fish, plants and Santonego
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Valle Cavanata Nature Reserve
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Fossalon and White Asparagus
Guided tours and excursions
Excursions in the lagoon and to Barbana
30 April 2024
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).
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
ENOGASTRONOMIA, ATTIVITÀ PER FAMIGLIE
36 °Asparagus Festival in Fossalon
24 April 2024
Position: Fossalon di Grado, Piazza Rialto
36th FESTIVAL OF THE ASPARAGUS: 24 - 25 - 27 - 28 - 30 April, 01 - 04 - 05 May 2024
In April and May, the much-appreciated Fossalon White Asparagus Festival returns with food and wine specialities (also for take-away), the sale of 0-km products, shows and live entertainment, Luna Park for the little ones, mothers'cakes and much more! Every day a special dish will be added to the menu.
The event will take place indoors and will also be held in the event of rain.
- 24 APRIL dinner only; extra dish of the day asparagus omelette and bacon from Sauris.
21.00 musical entertainment with Pinkarmada (Live show).
- 25 APRIL (Feast of St. Mark, patron saint of Fossalon) lunch and dinner; extra dish of the day breaded asparagus
12.00 Performance by the Grado Civic Band and inauguration;
14.00 three hours of entertainment with the Superheroes
20.00 Souvenir orchestra (ballroom dancing).
- 27 APRIL dinner only; extra dish of the day gnocchi with asparagus and squid
18.00 Beer festival;
20.00 country dance evening with Elvis and Moses.
- 28 APRIL lunch and dinner; extra dish of the day asparagus and Sauris ham
10 a.m. Campagna Amica agri-market - "Km 0" sales;
12.00 Lollo's Karaoke;
14.00 Animation and games for children;
21.00 Fantasy Orchestra (live-smoking).
- 30 APRIL Dinner only; Extra dish of the day asparagus and San Daniele ham
16.00 Cake competition (registration by 12 noon);
18.00 Gin of Friuli Venezia Giulia - mixology exhibition.
20.00 Vasco Tribute Band (Live).
- 01 MAY lunch and dinner; extra dish of the day breaded asparagus.
12.00 baby dance;
14.00 animation with the Cartoons;
18.00 The Fairy Tale Lady;
20.00 musical entertainment by Exes Deluxe coverband (live show)
- 04 MAY dinner only; extra dish of the day asparagus and cheese "la Bonifica" from Fossalon
SPORTS FESTIVAL - FOOTBALL TOURNAMENT FOR CHILDREN
17.00 Briscola tournament (registration by 01 May)
21.00 Trio Wanted live
- 05 MAY lunch and dinner; extra dish of the day breaded asparagus
COLDIRETTI PRESENTS: REGIONAL ASPARAGUS EXHIBITION
SPORTS FESTIVAL - FOOTBALL TOURNAMENT
12.00 bubbles and balloons
14.00 exhibition prize-giving and tasting;
19.00 Domace - comedy show with Furian, Maxino & Elisa.
MOSTRE E CONVEGNI, ATTIVITÀ PER FAMIGLIE
Fishing and Lagoon Civilisation Museum
29 March 2024
Position: Via Orseolo, 22, Grado
The Museum of Fishing and Lagoon Civilisation was established to protect and preserve the history and culture of the "Casonera" civilisation, a community that lived permanently in the casoni (fishermen's huts) of the Grado Lagoon until after World War II, developing its own customs and traditions over the centuries, which remained unchanged until the early 20th century.
Opening hours:
- Monday to Friday from 9.30 am to 1.00 pm.
- Saturday, Sunday and public holidays (1st, 25th and 26th April, 1st May) from 09.30 to 1.00 pm and from 5.00 pm to 8.00 pm.
- From Monday 8 to Thursday 11 April from 5.00 pm to 8.00 pm (special opening)
Every Sunday from 31 March to 9 June 2024 at 10.30 am, free Illustrations (minimum 5 participants) will be organised, lasting approximately one hour, to discover the museum. Extra Illustrations will also be held on the following days:
- 1 April 2024 beginning at 10.30 am and 5.00 pm
- 8, 9, 10, 11, 25 and 26 April 2024 beginning at 5.00 pm
- 1 and 18 May 2024 beginning at 5.00 pm
Reservations for visits with illustrations are compulsory from 29 March 2024 by calling: +39 338 9912068 (also Whatsapp)
Admission to the museum is free of charge.
ATTIVITÀ PER FAMIGLIE, EVENTI E ATTIVITÀ SPORTIVE
Kite Camp Full Immersion for Families and Groups.
15 April 2024
Position: Piazzale Azzurri d’Italia, 1 - Grado
From 15 April to 31 May 2024 - Monday to Friday
Kite Life Grado ASD organises Kite Camp Full Immersion for Families and Groups.
Grado is one of the very few spots where learning kitesurfing is child's play, as waves and currents do not exist and, thanks to the shallow sandy seabed and constant spring winds, we guarantee maximum safety and fun during your learning journey.
Links for more information:
- https://www.kitelifefvg.it/attivita/grado-kite-camp/
- https://italytripidea.it/prodotto/kite-surf-camp-per-famiglie##
- https://italytripidea.it/prodotto/kite-surf-camp-per-amici
Contact details:
kitelifegrado@gmail.com - Giovanni +39 349 3631520.
Organised by:
A.S.D. Kite Life FVG