Located in the south-east of the Friuli-Venezia Giulia region, the Italian province of Gorizia is a paradise for nature lovers. The coastline is dominated by the splendid Grado lagoon, and is characterized by its expanses of golden sand beaches and a fabulous network of canals between the islands and islets. A yacht charter from Grado allows you to explore them and discover exceptional protected areas, such as the Miramare marine reserve, the Duino cliffs nature reserve and the Friulian Dolomites regional nature park. The city is also renowned for its marine thermal baths, whose waters have incredible therapeutic virtues for skin diseases and rheumatism.
In the old quarter of Grado, stroll through the narrow streets that branch off between the port and the cathedral of Santa Eufemia. This religious building dating from the 6th century has preserved only the marble columns, Byzantine capitals, mosaic pavement and baptistery from that period. The gilded silver altarpiece, in the Venetian style, dates from the 14th century. To discover other mosaics from the 6th century, you have to go to the basilica of Santa Maria delle Grazie. These few sites will be enough to stretch your legs after hours spent at sea with your sailboat charter in Italy.
Your adventure in the province of Gorizia
The small town of Grado opens the doors to the province of Gorizia, which has 25 municipalities. By stopping over in Grado, you can visit the region's most popular tourist towns, such as Gorizia, the provincial capital. Famous for its rich historical heritage of churches, villas and palaces such as the Strassoldo palace, which today houses a prestigious hotel, Gorizia promises you a unique journey back in time. A border town between Italy and Slovenia, Gorizia offers you a beautiful stroll through its neighborhoods, leading to splendid ancient buildings with elegant architecture, such as its medieval castleval, its cathedral and its provincial museum, which enhance the various facets of its local culture. Pay attention to Piazza Europa, which conveys an important symbolic value. Located directly opposite the Nova Gorica train station, this square is the link between the two cities.
The municipality of Monfalcone is notable for its commercial port and shipyards. It offers a unique excursion along the Gulf of Panazon, opening out onto the towns of Marina Julia and Bagni di Panzano.
The beaches of Grado
Staying in Grado, you will have plenty of time to enjoy its beautiful, extremely clean beaches, which have earned it the nickname "golden island". The seaside resort boasts splendid family beaches that have been awarded the Blue Flag. At the western end of the city is the Costa Azzurra beach, which has a children's playground and a beach volleyball court.
Stabilimento Piper beach is home to a charming restaurant where you can sample Italian cuisine between swims. Particularly lively in summer, the Main Beach stretches for 3 km and offers various water sports such as pedalos and windsurfing.
Good to know
| Number of boats available | 1 636 |
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| Types of service | Skipper, Hostess, Sailor, Chef (meals not included), Engineer, Mechanic, Masseuse |
| Average price per week | $19,702 |
| Minimum weekly price | $728 |
| Maximum price per week | $995,138 |