Grado cycle circuit (R042)

Grado holds a treasure chest of inimitable flavours such as boreto alla graisana, a dish made fromsimple fish, which was prepared by the fishermen who lived in the Casoni, and who used the fishthat could not be sold at the market to support themselves, resulting in a simple, rich and tastyrecipe. An ancient north-Mediterranean tradition, sarde in saor is strictly served cold, and madewith battered sardines, onion strips sautéed in oil and cooled in vinegar, sultanas and pine nuts. Enjoy your meal!

Itinerary

Starting from the bus station, past the marinas to the north of the city on the lagoon, make some time to visit the Byzantine Basilica of Saint Euphemia (which in ancient times was a patriarchal and bishop's seat) as well as the narrow alleyways of the old town, bustling with shops and restaurants. Once you have passed the beautiful beaches of Grado, enjoy some shade and relaxation in Parco delle Rose (the Park of Roses). Grado Pineta, on the other hand, is a popular tourist village, featuring a wide range of accommodation options as well as many different shops. Canale dei Moreri and Canale della Schiusa are home to thousands of recreational vessels for people who love the sea; motor boats connecting to the nearby islands as well as to other seaside resorts of Friuli Venezia Giulia depart from the Canale della Schiusa, while the famous and historic fishing boat fleet of Grado is anchored in Porto Canale, located in the residential part of the city. There is much to see and discover ...