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The possibilities for getting to know the surroundings of the island are multifaceted and begin with the lagoon, a vast natural territory comprised of more than 25 square kilometers of over 800 partially inhabited islands. To visit the lagoon, ferries, water taxis, and motorboats are at your disposal allowing you to get to know a world that by now is almost forgotten. Immersed in the middle of natural beauty, you can visit the Island of Barbana, well known for its Marian Sanctuary, or see the small fishing village at Porto Buso and several of the other islands or fishing spots. In this wonderful lagoon tour you can also linger in some of the local restaurants that line the lagoon and taste various local Gradese dishes and delicacies. There are also various maritime connections that can offer daytrips to Venice, Trieste, Rovigno, Marano and Pirano.
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The Isonzo Rivermouth Nature Reserve covers an area of approximately 2400 hectares (c.6000 acres) situated along the final 15 km (10 miles) of the course of the river.
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One can enter into the Caneo natural area from the Fossalon neighbourhood, following the embankments along the sea, along the coast until one reaches the visitors’ centre.
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The total area of the Reserve is 327 hectares and it is under the Municipality of Grado.
The fish farming area of Valle Cavanata has been realized in the Twenties in the eastern part of the lagoon of Grado...
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The islands of Anfora and Porto Buso are located at the western extremity of the lagoon of Grado, and are connected to each other by a short promenade.
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In Barbana stands the oldest Marian sanctuary of the region: in fact the first traces of it date back to the year 582. It is a true symbol of the ancient community of Grado...
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 The Banco d’Orio is a long stretch of sand which divides the lagoon of Grado from the Adriatic Sea to the west of the City of Grado.
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From Grado one only needs to cross the lagoon and then follow the Natissa river for a few kilometres to come upon the neighbouring Aquileia by boat; one of the biggest cities of the Roman Empire...
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The far-reaching fertile agricultural area of Fossalon, directly facing the lagoon, provides Grado with freshly picked fruit and vegetables, like the delicious asparagus in April and May, and offers as well, among other things, many occasions for agritourism
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