Itineraries in Friuli

What to see in a trip to Friuli

Friuli is a border region, not very convenient to reach, and for this reason not quite known (also the full name, Friuli Venezia Giulia , has an exotic one: D). Yet, whether it is a weekend visit or a longer holiday, in Friuli, as in all Italian regions, there is a lot to see and do.
Trieste is one beautiful city. Not everyone knows that among his historic buildings the largest square of Europe opens up, and that the barcolana , the regatta held in Trieste every year in October, is one of the largest and spectacular In the world, counting 2000 boats and lots of parties on the ground. The nearby castle of Miramare is another destination to visit with enthusiasm.

The second city of Friuli is Udine , to be seen especially for the Piazza della Libertà. Other places to visit, to be included in your travel itinerary in Friuli for their interesting architectural features, are Pordenone (for frescoed palaces), Gorizia (with its castle) , Sacile (with its Venetian style palaces), Palmanova (the city fortress) and SPLIMBERGO (for its mosaics).
In Friuli you have to see the sea also And above all the mountains. On the sea, the most famous places are Lignano Sabbiadoro , characterized by long and equipped sandy beaches, and degree .
Inside, Friuli offers some unique landscapes, Starting from those of the Carso . These mountains, eroded by the water, are full of underground caves and tunnels. In particular, the giant cave is the largest visible cave in the world: a unique spectacle, and another Friulian record after the square of Trieste and La Barcolana.

Friuli can also boast a splendid portion of the Dolomites . The main center of the Dolomites of Friuli, from which to leave for its own mountain routes, is Tarvisio . Among the most beautiful destinations there are Fusine lakes , surrounded by imperious mountains and spruce forests.
I hope this compendium of things to see in Friuli has raised the desire to visit This region. We have inserted other destinations and other information in the paragraph below the "What to do in Friuli", but obviously you can't report everything here (also because the only wandering among the Friuli hills is a living experience). Meanwhile, however, we hope that all this is a good start to organize a holiday or a shortest route of a weekend in Friuli.

What to do in a trip to Friuli

Friuli offers opportunities to do so many different activities during a holiday in the region: whether you go to the sea, in the mountains or ... underground, you don't get there will be bored! .
The beautiful village of Cormons is at the center of the Collio hills, where renowned wines are produced, and all this part of Friuli is to be seen ... as well as to savor .

As in Veneto and Trentino Alto Adige, Friuli Venezia Giulia offers many trekking routes between the Dolomites, both summer and in the winter version with snowshoes. Tarvisio is a renowned ski resort. The karst caves are paradise for lovers of speleology, both at a tourist level in the caves open to the visit, and at the adventurous-sports level for those who have the necessary skills. On the sea, the equipped beaches offer every type of activity: Sail, water skiing, beach volleyball, kayak, sup, lying down to do nothing or read a book.

How to travel to Friuli

When to go and move to Friuli? The answer to these questions is linked to what you want to do and see. Reaching Trieste is not very convenient, and from many regions of Italy the plane could even be more convenient than the train or car. Then, among the cities, public transport can be used, while in the mountain valleys it is nice to wander by car, also because they are less busy than the trentines. (To rent a car here at the best prices for your travel itinerary Advice from Search and book at this link ).
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The seasons to do walks and for skiing are, respectively and obviously, summer and winter. As mentioned in this regarding Barcolana in October, even the half-seasons can boast excellent reasons to turn around Friuli (for example also for harvest). For the sea, it depends on how much you like holidays and vivacity: in August, obviously, placed as Lignano Sabbiadoro are not particularly relaxing, but explode by joy.

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