Experiences and territory
A slow holiday to discover suggestive places and typical features of our territory
Friuli-Venezia Giulia is an unexplored gem nestled in north-eastern Italy, made up of seaside, mountains and plains. Casale ai Prati enjoys an optimal position to discover this land of evocative landscapes, tradition and culture.
Experiences
Within a few km you can choose the best experiences for your slow holiday at our farmhouse, and these are just a few ideas...
Wine-tasting in a winery
An experience closely with the flavors and traditions of our land!
You will know one of the most important wineries in our area, where the production of our wine also takes place. A winemaker will show you the methodologies in producing typical wines. You will be immersed in the bucolic atmosphere of the vineyard and will then be satisfied by the guided tasting in the cellar.
Booking can be made directly at the Agriturismo.
Boat tour - Discovering the lagoon of Marano!
Marano Lagunare is a small fishing village that has remained unchanged over time, where flora and fauna are uncontaminated. Its lagoon is a naturalistic context of rare beauty, and the best way to visit it is on a boat.
Starting from Marano or Lignano Sabbiadoro, we enter the “Foci dello Stella” Natural Reserve, with destination the village of the "Casoni", the typical houses on the water of the fishermen who once lived in the lagoon: here you cannot miss a aperitif with a nice prosecco and fish appetizers!
Along the boat route you also go up the Stella river, with a small stop at the Bilancia di Bepi, an old and characteristic stilt house immersed in the wild flora where a large fishing net reigns: the outrigger will be activated and you will witness the fishing live in the lagoon.
The tour lasts approximately 2 and a half hours, is available according to the availability of the boat, and it is advisable to book it before arriving at the facility.
Bike tours
Our farmhouse is the ideal starting point for various itineraries, all of which can be done on board a classic or electric bike. You can arrive directly with your bicycle or rent an E-Bike conveniently at our Agriturismo.
We will be happy to help you create a route based on your tastes and needs!
Reservation is welcome.
Territory
Se il cûr ti dûl torne in Friûl
(If your heart hurts, go back to Friuli)
Our territory is rich in history, culture and experiences to be fully experienced. By using the Agriturismo as a starting point, you will be able to dedicate all or just part of your holiday to visiting the evocative places that this region offers.
Marano Lagunare
A fascinating naturalistic place, an historical seaside village where you can breathe the past.
Marano Lagunare is history and magic.
It is a small fishing village that has remained unchanged over time, where flora and fauna are uncontaminated. It is the starting point to visit the lagoon on board a boat, passing through the huts where fishermen once lived and landing at the two natural reserves: the Valle Canal Novo Natural Reserve and, going up the Stella River, the Stella’s mouth Natural Reserve.
Marano Lagunare is also renowned for its traditional food and wine, where you can taste dishes based on fresh fish in one of the characteristic restaurants, next to the Millennial Tower among the chaotic streets of the town.
Lignano Sabbiadoro
Just 10 minutes by car from our farmhouse, you can reach the beach of Lignano Sabbiadoro. An internationally known seaside town, awarded with the Blue Flag for environmental protection, Lignano offers equipped beaches and a calm sea, as well as a pedestrian city center full of shops and restaurants.
Aquileia and Grado
A cultural visit to ancient Aquileia cannot be missed, a UNESCO heritage site and one of the most flourishing cities of the Roman Empire, founded in 181 BC.
Discover one of the best-known symbols of religious architecture, the Patriarchal Basilica, where the famous 4th century mosaics were brought to light. Continuing the journey, a few km from Aquileia you can find Grado, a seaside town with Venetian charm known as the “Island of the Sun”, where you can visit the characteristic fishing villages.
Cividale del Friuli and the Friulian hills
Between the mountainous area and the plain that leads to the Adriatic coast, lies the “Collio”, a famous area throughout the world for its renowned white and red wines, which you can taste on a slow itinerary among enchanting villages and expanses of vineyards.
In this area you will find Cividale del Friuli, a Longobard town overlooking the Natisone river, which will win you over with its color and folklore. Its symbol, the Devil's Bridge, will leave you speechless, and you will get lost among the narrow streets and ancient squares of this small UNESCO heritage town.
San Daniele del Friuli and surroundings
Known throughout the world for its prized San Daniele ham, the result of a thousand-year tradition and a unique microclimate. Here you will find the authenticity of life of the past, the warmth of local tradition and the typical flavors of Friulian cuisine.
In the surrounding area, along the Tagliamento river, you will discover other wonders: Fagagna, one of the most beautiful villages in Italy, Spilimbergo, renowned for its Mosaic School, and Gemona del Friuli, symbol of the reconstruction after the 1976 earthquake.
From here, all of Friuli will be at your fingertips.
Trieste
Our farmhouse is located just an hour's drive from the cosmopolitan city of Trieste, which you can also easily reach by train from Latisana train station. Trieste is an Habsburg city overlooking the gulf, dominated by the majestic Piazza Unità d'Italia.
Its neoclassical and Viennese style buildings will lead you to historic cafés, meeting places of artists and writers of the past, and a visit to Miramare Castle, which with its romantic architecture directly overlooks the sea, is a must. Along the famous Rilke path you will arrive at Duino Castle, a prestigious home of period artists.
Venice
In the opposite direction to Trieste, less than an hour by train from Latisana, you can reach Venice which doesn't need long descriptions!
Lose yourself in its streets, cross its historic bridges and be enchanted by the timeless charm of one of the most romantic and fascinating cities in the world. Venice is an unmissable stop for anyone visiting our area.
Caorle
A small gem by the sea just 30 minutes from our farmhouse, Caorle is known as the "Venice in miniature".
This ancient fishing village will charm you with its colorful Venetian-style houses and narrow alleys. After a walk among the works of art along the seafront, treat yourself to a visit to the Church of the Madonna dell'Angelo, which stands directly on the sea.
Caorle is the perfect combination of sea, history and tradition.
An old farmhouse
Our Agriturismo is a 20th century peasant farmhouse, renovated and immersed in the greenery of the Friulian countryside, precisely in Latisana, a few steps from the most fascinating places in Friuli-Venezia Giulia. Casale ai Prati is ideal for those who are looking for a relaxing stay or who want to live the experiences that our magical region offers.