Porto Mandracchio

Porto Mandracchio sits right in the heart of Grado's old town, a picture-postcard lagoon harbour where yachts share the water with the odd fishing boat and excursion vessel. You're steps from Piazzetta San Marco and the tangle of ancient streets that make this little island town one of the most atmospheric spots on the northern Adriatic. Grado itself is a former Roman port stranded between sea and lagoon, and arriving by water really is the best way to take it all in.