Hotels in Friuli Venezia Giulia, Italy

Friuli Venezia Giulia sits in northeastern Italy, where the Alps meet the Adriatic Sea. Its climate brings warm summers (80°F/27°C) perfect for lounging on Lignano Sabbiadoro's sandy beaches, and chilly winters (30°F/-1°C) ideal for skiing at Tarvisio. The region is famous for San Daniele ham and crisp Friulano white wines from the Collio hills - you can visit wineries like Livio Felluga for a tasting and hike through the vine-covered slopes in autumn. Trieste, the capital, offers a blend of Austrian and Slavic influences; grab a coffee at the historic Caffè San Marco or explore the Habsburg-era Miramare Castle on the coast. In summer, paddleboard on the Gulf of Trieste, while spring brings wildflowers to the Julian Alps. Don't skip Udine's Venetian piazzas or the medieval hilltop town of Cividale del Friuli.