The Ville Bianchi and Grado, “the golden island between Venice and Triest” links common tradition as the pioneers of the summer-resort as well as the royal summer residence of the Austro-Hungarian Empire. The historical town centre paints a colorful picture of days gone by. The villas - carefully restored - merge historically rich elegance with modern day 4-star-comfort. The well-maintained sand beaches, along 20 km of coastal strip, the colorful cabanas and the lively boardwalk are as popular today, for beach holiday-makers and aficionados of Mediterranean vacation atmosphere, as they were 100 years ago.