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Children cycling: Grado - Aquileia and return by boat (P017)


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    A fun family outing ideal for children. In summer, after reaching Aquileia by bike, enjoy an exciting return by boat through the Grado lagoon.

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    Distance 11.8 km
    0:45 h
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    The itinerary has no elevation changes and starts from the Grado coach station, reaching the trans-lagoon bridge that connects the Isola del Sole to the mainland. The section offers a scenic view of the Barbana Sanctuary, the barene (small islets), the casoni (typical fishermen's houses) and the Belvedere village. Along the route there are refreshment points and rest areas dedicated to cyclists. Then enters the ancient part of the Roman city of Aquileia, reaching the Roman forum.

    In summer months it is possible to return to Grado by boat following the Natissa river with a journey of about 75 minutes. Boarding in Aquileia is on Via Dante. If the maritime service is not available, you can return to Grado with the BiciBus service.

    Attractions:

    -Grado lagoon

    - Ancient Roman ship (Archaeological Museum)

    - Bell tower climb

    - Mosaics in the basilica

    - Playground in via Gramsci Park

    Author’s recommendation

    The route is suitable for families with children aged 6 and over.

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    Safety information

    -From Grado historic centre, travel on the state road for about 1 kilometer until the swing bridge: pay attention to vehicular traffic.
    -In the low season months there are no bike transport services, so it is necessary to return by the same route.

    Tips and suggestions

    For activities, guided tours and workshops dedicated to children and families contact the Aquileia Infopoint: info.aquileia@promoturismo.fvg.it 

    Public transport

    Public-transport-friendly

    Bicibus service from UDINE to GRADO with stops at Palmanova and Aquileia.
    Bicibus GRADO - GORIZIA - CORMONS with stops at Monfalcone, Redipuglia and Gradisca d'Isonzo.
    From the Cervignano del Friuli railway station, follow the Alpe Adria cycle path (FVG1).

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    Children on bikes: Grado – Aquileia and return by boat (P017)

    Directions

    Highway A4 Venice Trieste - Palmanova exit
    SR352 towards Grado

    Parking

    Near the Grado coach station or Isola della Schiusa.

    Coordinates

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    45.679607, 13.387055
    DMS
    45°40'46.6"N 13°23'13.4"E
    UTM
    33T 374387 5059715
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    Get there by train, car, bike, or on foot!

    Book recommendation by the author

    Map "Alpe Adria cycle path from Salzburg to Grado" published by PromoTurismoFVG in collaboration with Casa Editrice Tabacco. The map is on sale at PromoTurismoFVG Infopoints for €2.

    Author’s map recommendations

    At the Grado Infopoint (Piazza XXVI Maggio, 16) FREE maps of the city of Grado and its lagoon are available.

    Equipment

    Helmet and a supply of water are recommended, especially during the hotter months.


    Localization

    Parts of this content were machine translated using Italian as the source language

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    Distance
    11.8 km
    Duration
    0:45 h
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    8 m
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    8 m
    Highest point
    3 m
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