Money

Currency

Being a country integrated in the European Union, Italy and, hence, Grado, has adopted the sole European currency, that is, the Euro. People traveling to Grado from outside Europe and who are not familiar with this currency should keep in mind notes refer to 5, 10, 20, 50, 100, 200 and 500 euro bills, whereas coins are represented by 1, 2, 5, 10, 20 and 50 cents and by 1 and 2 euro coins.

Money exchange

In Grado there are some 10 bank offices, most of them being located in the historical center of the island, and some scattered in Citta Giardino. This means money exchange should not become an issue, provided that tourists do prefer the best exchange rates, given banks usually offer the most convenient transactions in this respect. The post offices in Grado also offer money exchange services.

Communications

Post offices

On the island of Grado there are two post offices:

Grado post office

Name:
Grado post office
Address:
32, Via Giuseppe Caprin, 34073, Grado, Gorizia, Italy
Telephone:
0039 0431 896511
Fax:
0039 0431 876332

Citta Giardino post office

Name:
Citta Giardino post office
Address:
17, Viale Italia, 34073, Grado, Gorizia, Italy
Telephone:
0039 0431 80224
Fax:
0039 0431 82550

Outside Grado tourists can spot yet another post office, that is, in Fossalon:

Fossalon post office

Name:
Fossalon post office
Address:
10, Via Istria, 34073, Fossalon, Gorizia, Italy
Telephone:
0039 0431 88357
Fax:
0039 0431 884412

For complete information on the services each of these post offices provides, visit the Italian Post.

Telephones

In order to make calls to Grado from abroad, one should first dial the country code for Italy, that is, 0039. Then one must enter the phone code specific of the province of Gorizia where Grado is located, namely, 0431. Eventually, the phone number as such must be dialed.

Useful phone numbers

Local police

Name:
Local police
Telephone:
0039 0431 801000

Carabinieri

Name:
Carabinieri
Telephone:
112

Harbor office

Name:
Harbor office
Telephone:
0039 0431 81542

Fire department

Name:
Fire department
Telephone:
115

Medical emergencies

Name:
Medical emergencies
Telephone:
118

Others

Tourist information offices

In Grado there are two tourist information offices. One is located on Viale Dante and it is managed by Turismo FVG, and the other in Piazza Biagio Marin.

Time zone

1 hour ahead of GMT (wintertime)

Spoken language

Grado is part of Italy. Hence, one can expect to hear locals speak Italian, though a particular dialect, namely, the Gradese dialect, is commonly spoken. Gradese originates in the Venetian language with noticeable influences from the Friulian language.

Papers

European citizens only need a valid identity card in order to enter Italy, including Grado. People coming from outside the European Union also need a passport, but they might also be required to present a visa, in case their stay in Grado exceeds 90 days. Depending on their nationality, visitors will need a visa regardless of the duration of their stay in Grado.

Customs regulations

The customs regulations operating in Italy are similar with the ones of the members of the European Union. However, the limits of products brought in or brought off Italy can amount to more than: 200 cigarettes, 1 liter of alcohol, 60 milliliters of perfume, just to give several examples, provided that the items are for personal use only, and not intended for commercial activities.

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