Friuli Venezia Giulia - from the peaks of the Alps to the Adriatic Sea

Coming from the north, we cross high mountain peaks covered with spruce forests, then we travel through a lowland area with numerous rivers, to finally reach the crystal clear sea with a beautiful lagoon. Such a variety of terrain awaits every tourist in the north-eastern part of Italy, in the Friuli-Venezia Giulia region.

Friuli-Venezia Giulia is a region that attracts both lovers of mountain hiking and sea bathing. It is also a perfect place for lovers of monuments and history . This region is known worldwide for the production of Tokaj, Merlot and Grappa wines. The inhabitants of Friuli Venezia Giulia strongly emphasize their sense of separateness from other parts of Italy. This difference manifests itself primarily in the Friulian language , in which you can see Germanic and Slavic influences.

Friuli-Venezia Giulia is also home to many unusual, historic cities, often visited by tourists, such as the capital of the region of Trieste and Lignano Sabbiadoro.

Lignano Sabbiadoro - the most beautiful resort of the region

The city of Lignano Sabbiadoro was founded about 100 years ago. It was known as Lignano for a long time. For many years, there were only swamps in the place where the largest tourist center of that area is now located. In 1926 the first access road to Lignano was built. At the same time, drainage works were started. The current name of the city of Lignano Sabbiadoro, meaning "Golden Sands", was given in 1935 when it was decided to build a holiday resort there.

Today, Lignano Sabbiadoro is the most visited resort in northern Italy . The city is eagerly visited by families with children, young people, as well as Italian and world stars. In the seaside part, there are many exclusive hotels with their own swimming pools.

It is also worth visiting the yacht marina , which is considered one of the most prestigious and largest facilities of this type in Europe. In summer, many concerts take place there, for which the huge Arena Alpe Adria stage is used.

Families with children , while relaxing in Lignano Sabbiadoro, prefer to use the quiet, and at the same time very picturesque places. Camping Lignano Sabbiadoro is very popular.

Its great advantage is access to the eight-kilometer long beach with golden sand, which has been repeatedly awarded with the "Blue Flag" badge. Such a decoration proves the high purity of the water, it is a guarantee of nature undisturbed by human interference and high quality of services. The local reservoir is shallow enough that even children can swim safely in it, and for adults it is a comfortable place to enjoy the beauty of the surroundings.

In the campsite, guests can use extremely comfortable holiday homes with a kitchenette, bathroom, bedroom, air conditioning and a patio perfect for relaxing. You can also use the plots located in the shade of trees , equipped with electricity and sanitary connections.

The seaside location of Camp Lignano Sabbiadoro is perfect for practicing water sports . In addition, you can rent sun umbrellas and deckchairs on the beach, as well as use showers with hot water . There are also bathrooms for children.

The little ones can play in the Mini Club , while their parents will enjoy, for example, gymnastic and sports classes conducted by professional instructors . There are also heated swimming pools with hydro massage , as well as a Junior Park playground. On the beach you can use the bar with jacuzzi , where very tasty dishes are served.

While relaxing in Friuli Venezia Giulia, it is also worth visiting the capital of this region.

Trieste - a city at a crossroads

Trieste is a unique city. Although it belongs to Italy, it cuts into the Balkan peninsula in an unnatural way. Currently, Trieste is the capital of the Friuli-Venezia Giulia region , and at the same time it is an important communication junction. There is a large train station, international airport and seaport.

Trieste is famous for the production and sale of coffee . Most of its most beautiful monuments are located within the old town, which was built on the picturesque hill of San Giusto .

The heart of the city is the square Piazza Unità d'Italia . Particularly worth seeing is the impressive town hall of Palazzo del Comune, Palazzo Modello and the famous mirror cafe - Caffé degli Specchi . No tourist should also miss the Cathedral of St. Justin (Cattedrale di San Giusto), the 11th-century Basilica of St. New Year's Eve, the twentieth-century synagogue, the church of St. Anthony (Chiesa di Sant'Antonio) and the Fortress of San Giusto, built in the 15th century on the ruins of a former Venetian castle.

If time permits, it is worth exploring the unique region of Friuli Venezia Giulia in greater detail and discover more of the attractions of this picturesque part of Italy.