For anglers who’d like to spend some more time relaxing, and also for their families, there’s no shortage of things to do in Friuli Venezia Giulia! There are five UNESCO World Heritage sites here, including the beautiful cities of Aquileia and Cividale del Friuli. Collio and Colli Orientali are two of the most important wine-growing areas in Europe, idyllic grapevine-filled hills where you can enjoy tastings at local wineries, or why not discover the traditional Friulian cuisine in a local restaurant? The region boasts 13 nature reserves, four of which are located within the Marano-Grado Lagoon: Foci dello Stella, Valle Canal Novo, Valle Cavanata, and Isola della Cona, forming the ideal habitat for over 320 different bird species. Last but not least, the region’s beaches offer plenty of modern, welcoming facilities ready to host tourists from all over the world.

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The Marano-Grado Lagoon is located in Friuli Venezia Giulia, the northeastern italian region bordering Austria to the north and Slovenia to the east. Come and meet us

at our headquarters in the town of Aquileia, a renowned UNESCO World Heritage site founded as a colony by the Romans around 181 BC. Other cities such as Venice,

Trieste and Udine are within reach. Getting here is easy no matter where you are coming from or how you choose to travel - by air, by train or by car.

Friuli Venezia Giulia is renowned for its long tradition of hospitality. Within the area local to the Otregan project, you’ll find many convenient bed & breakfasts, farm stays (called agriturismi), and hotels.