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Grado
Stay 1–2 days for beach, historic basilicas and lagoon boat rides; longer only if you want a relaxed seaside break.
Grado is a small Adriatic resort town with a compact historic centre, several churches and a lagoon beach. Most sights are within walking distance, so a single day covers the basics; a second day adds beach time or a boat trip to Lignano.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- EUR
- Best months
- May–September
- avoid November–March (cool, many hotels close)
- Airport
- TRS
- Nights
- 1–2
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Rules in force · 8Non-EU visitors get 90 days in any rolling 180-day window…
- Europe ↗Non-EU visitors get 90 days in any rolling 180-day window, counted across all 29 Schengen states together — not per country; the Entry/Exit System now logs each crossing, so an overstay is detected automatically.
- Europe ↗On the first Schengen entry since EES began, non-EU travellers give four fingerprints and a face photo at the border instead of a passport stamp; there is nothing to apply for or pay in advance.
- Italy and Malta ↗The region's headline sights run on timed tickets that sell out: book the Vatican Museums, the Colosseum, the Uffizi, the Last Supper and Malta's Hypogeum before you fix train and hotel dates.
- Italy and Malta ↗Budget for per-night city taxes in Italy (up to about €10 a person in Rome), Malta's per-night environmental contribution, and Venice's day-visitor fee on peak days; none are included in most online room prices.
- Italy ↗Italy is in the Schengen area. Check the entry rules for your passport on official sources; the EU's Entry/Exit System registers non-EU visitors at the first Schengen border, and further pre-travel authorisation rules are being introduced.
- Italy ↗Historic centres are ZTL limited-traffic zones: cameras fine any unauthorised car that enters, often months later through the hire company. Park outside and walk in.
- Italy ↗Regional train tickets bought on paper must be validated in the machine on the platform before boarding; digital tickets carry a time and need no stamping.
- Italy ↗Venice charges day-visitors an access fee on selected peak days; check the city's official site if you are not sleeping there.
Entry rules depend on your passport. Full visa guide
What is in this basic guide9 covered · 4 not yet ▾
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- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Official sites
Emergency numbers for Grado112 ▾
Tap a number to call from your phone. These are the numbers listed in this guide; a row marked check has not been verified.
EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Grado, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?Currency is the euro (EUR, €).Italy-wide
- SIM or eSIMTIM, Vodafone, WindTre and Iliad sell prepaid SIMs in shops and at airports; a passport and an Italian tax code (codice fiscale…Italy-wide
- Tap waterTap water is safe unless signed otherwise; Rome's nasoni fountains run all day.Italy-wide
- TippingRestaurant: Coperto or service may already be on the bill; leave €1–2 (≈ US$2–3) a person or round up for good service.Italy-wide
- Plugs & powerSockets C/F/L. US/Canada (A/B): adapter · UK/Ireland (G): adapter · Australia/NZ (I): adapter. 230 V: US 120 V-only devices (hair dryers) need a converter; most chargers are dual-voltage.Italy-wide
- SafetyGrado is generally safe; watch personal belongings on crowded beaches and follow boat safety instructions.
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- RestroomsFew public toilets; use bars (buy a coffee), museums and stations, where some charge €1 (≈ US$2).Italy-wide
- Emergency numbers112 police · 115 fire · 118 ambulance (not 911, 999 or 000)
- Sundays & holidaysMany state museums close on Monday; the Vatican Museums close on most Sundays.Italy-wide
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportTRS Trieste – Ronchi dei Legionari Airport (18 km (11 mi); taxi or APT bus to Grado bus station).TRS Trieste – Ronchi dei Legionari Airport (11 mi (18 km); taxi or APT bus to Grado bus station).
- Getting aroundTown is walkable; bike rentals common.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- CoffeeCoffee in a café€1–2 (≈ US$2–3)
- Street or quick mealPizza slice€3–5 (≈ US$4–6)
- Metro or bus ridePublic bus ticketcheck€2–3 (≈ US$3–4)
- Budget bedBudget hotel or B&B, a night, per person€45 (≈ US$55)
- Mid-range bed4‑star hotel, a night, per room€180 (≈ US$250)
- High-end bed4‑star hotel, a night, per room€260 (≈ US$350)
A day, not counting the bed: Budget €55 (≈ US$65) · Mid €85 (≈ US$100) · High €130 (≈ US$160)
Local prices, with USD next to them (rates 2026-09 (approximate); change it in the header). Ranges are desk estimates: check locally. Every price and the budget calculator →
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works
Decide
What it is known for, and when the weather works
At a glance
What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.
- Airports
- TRS Trieste – Ronchi dei Legionari Airport (18 km (11 mi); taxi or APT bus to Grado bus station)TRS Trieste – Ronchi dei Legionari Airport (11 mi (18 km); taxi or APT bus to Grado bus station)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Avoid
7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C)
Feb
Avoid
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
Mar
Avoid
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
Apr
not flagged
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
May
Best
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
Jun
Best
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
Jul
Best
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Aug
Best
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Sep
Best
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
Oct
not flagged
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
Nov
Avoid
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
Dec
Avoid
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
Best: May–Sep. Avoid: Nov–Mar. Month by month →
Warmest Jul (30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)), coolest Jan (1°C (34°F)34°F (1°C) low), wettest Dec (9 rain days), driest Jul (4). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Grado: next 7 days
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Forecast: Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0), model data for this point.
Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C)
1°C (34°F)34°F (1°C)
8 rd
Feb
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
2°C (36°F)36°F (2°C)
7 rd
Mar
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C)
7 rd
Apr
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
6 rd
May
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
5 rd
Jun
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
5 rd
Jul
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
4 rd
Aug
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
5 rd
Sep
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
6 rd
Oct
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
7 rd
Nov
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C)
8 rd
Dec
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
3°C (37°F)37°F (3°C)
9 rd
High / low, both scales · rd = rain days
Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
Town is walkable; bike rentals common. In summer TPL FVG runs boat links to Lignano and Trieste (check schedule). Local bus (APT) links Cervignano train station and airport.
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Aquileia
goDoor to door: ≈1 h total
Bus from Grado bus station, about 30 min
Roman ruins and UNESCO site, easy half‑day visit.
Lignano Sabbiadoro
goDoor to door: ≈30 min
TPL FVG boat, 15 min (summer only)
Long sandy beach and promenade.
Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
Hotel Friuli
3‑star, central, good for 1 night
Hotel Hannover
Near Piazza XXVI Maggio, budget option
Camping Punta Spin
Campground on the lagoon edge
Hotel Laguna Palace
4‑star, lagoon view, splurge
PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
- €55–80 (≈ US$65–95) excl. bed
- Mid
- €85–120 (≈ US$100–140) excl. bed
- High
- €130 (≈ US$160)+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Budget hotel or B&B2 × 1 night × €60 | €120 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × €85 | €170 |
| APT bus Cervignano ↔ Grado (round‑trip)2 × €8 · check | €16 |
| TPL FVG boat to Lignano (round‑trip)2 × €12 · check | €24 |
| eSIM data for a week2 × €15 · check | €30 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | €36 |
| Trip total≈ €198 per person per day, bed included | €396≈ US$500 |
2026 estimate in euros; flights and rail passes excluded.
Prices of common things
| Coffee in a café | €1–2 (≈ US$2–3) |
| Pizza slice | €3–5 (≈ US$4–6) |
| Gelato | €2–4 (≈ US$3–5) |
| Public bus ticketcheck | €2–3 (≈ US$3–4) |
| Boat ride (Grado‑Lignano)check | €5–7 (≈ US$6–9) |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Summer boat service runs only May–Sept; verify times before planning.
- Bus from Cervignano station to town centre may be infrequent in off‑season (check).
- Peak beach season can be crowded; arrive early for a spot.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 112
- Fire
- 115
- Ambulance
- 118
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Emergency
- Police112
- Fire115
- Ambulance118
Embassy
US consulate in Trieste; other embassies in Rome.
My embassy: —
Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Cervignano ↔ Grado bus (APT): ≈ €8 round‑trip, 30 min each way (check)
- Boat Grado ↔ Lignano: ≈ €6 one‑way, 15 min (check)
Say or show
- Scusi — Excuse me / Sorry (skoo-zee)
- Grazie — Thank you (graht-see-eh)
- Quanto costa? — How much is it? (kwan-toh koh-sta)
- Dove è la fermata dell'autobus? — Where is the bus stop? (doh-veh eh lah fehr-mah-tah dell ow-toh-boos)
- Posso vedere il menù? — Can I have the menu? (poh-soh veh-deh-reh eel meh-noo)
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
Not a trip line yet
This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Grado. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: May–September · avoid November–March (cool, many hotels close) · month by month →
- 1 airport and 4 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 2 day-trips, door to door
- 3 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Add a bike‑rental day for lagoon exploration.
- Combine a boat ticket with a beach lounge pass (check availability).
Sources
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