Grado-town in the region of Friuli-Venezia Giulia, situated on a peninsula between Venice and Trieste. Grado is a popular tourist destination known as the "Island of the Sun". It is a spa town also known for the unspoiled Marano Lagoon. Main sights include the Basilica of Sant'Eufemia and the Basilica of Santa Maria delle Grazie. Hotels and restaurants in the area offer something for every taste.