Grado (GRA-doh; pop 8700), an island beach resort renowned for its terme (thermal) spas, and Aquileia (ah-kwee-LAY-ah; pop. 3300), named a UNESCO world heritage sight for its extensive Roman ruins, lie at opposite ends of the Italian vacation spectrum. However, they’re only 15km apart and linked by frequent buses, so visitors can take a dip in the Adriatic on Grado’s sloping coast and explore the ruins of Aquileia’s ancient port in the same day.
For both Grado and Aquileia, Cervignano is the nearest city with a train station, on the Trieste-Venice line. From the Cervignano train station, frequent buses depart for V. Giulia Agusto in Aquileia&rsquo ...more
From the bus station in Grado, take Via Roma; continue on Via Venezia, then turn left on Via Dante Alighieri to reach the tourist office, V. D. Alighieri 72, which provides maps of Grado and listings of ...more
A variety of lodgings can be found in Grado; however, the hostel in Aquileia is the best budget option. In sleepy Aquileia, just minutes from the bus station, Domus Augusta (HI) , V. Roma 25, has clean ...more
Locals in Grado know that Savial , Campo S. Niceta 14, is the best place for huge variety and generous helpings. More than 50 types of pizza (€4-8.50) and traditional pasta dishes make this ...more
Visitors to Aquileia may want to begin their visit with a walking tour of the center and its archaeological sites, offered by the tourist office. The floor of the basilica, a remnant of the original ...more
Nightlife in Grado centers around the Old City and V. Dante Alghieri, though for a beach town it is surprisingly tame. A few bars stay open late, but the streets and the beach are usually full of families ...more
Visitors willing to pay top dollar come to Grado for spa treatments at the terme, a set of spas along the lagoon on Grado’s south side. Those reluctant to splurge on eternal youth can still enjoy ...more
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