Grado.

One of the fist places I went to was the beach, only about 45 minutes away from where I am staying. I definitely didn't take enough pictures, and picked the worst day to take them (also an excuse to go back) but this is Grado.

There are long beaches with fine sand and the town is very charming. Many people come here for their vacations, to relax and get tan. Very tan. 

The center of the town is fairly modern with plenty of bars and shops but just past the center you find all the old buildings. It truly is an alluring place.

Grado really is the perfect place to escape the heat of the city.