Grado Lagoon – Friuli-Venezia Giulia: silence of water, wild islands and traditions suspended between sky and sea. The Grado Lagoon is one of the most evocative corners of the Upper Adriatic, an intertwining of canals, islets, sandbanks and bodies of water that extends between the mainland and the sea, around the ancient fishing village of Grado. A unique environment, where nature reigns supreme and history blends with the poetry of the landscape. 🛶 A world to explore on the water: Sailing in the lagoon means immersing yourself in a slow and fascinating rhythm. By boat, kayak or guided excursions, you can discover traditional casoni, ancient fishermen's shelters in marsh reeds, and reach uninhabited islands where time seems to have stopped. 👉 Tip: Take a boat trip at sunset: the colors of the lagoon at sunset are an unforgettable experience. 🐦 A paradise for nature lovers: The lagoon is home to an amazing variety of waterfowl, such as herons, marsh harriers, cormorants, and avocets. Its calm waters and shallow waters are the ideal habitat for fish, crustaceans and molluscs typical of the lagoon environment. 👉 Tip: Bring binoculars with you for birdwatching from the turrets or on a boat trip. 🌾 Lagoon culture and tradition: The casoni are not only typical architecture, but living testimonies of the culture of fishing and the simple and respectful life of nature. Today, some of them can be visited and tell stories of the sea, silence and fatigue. 👉 Tip: Visit the "Cason dei Brussa" hut or take part in a historical re-enactment among the islands of the lagoon. 🍽️ Lagoon taste and authentic flavors: The cuisine of Grado and its lagoon is an explosion of simple and authentic flavors: fish risottos, stewed cuttlefish, polenta with schie, mussel soups and grilled eel. A journey for the palate as well. 👉 Tip: Try the boreto alla gradese, a spicy fish soup served with polenta, a symbolic dish of the lagoon tradition. The Grado Lagoon is a place where water tells ancient stories, silence embraces the soul and nature shows itself in all its delicacy.