leaving the Adriatic Sea in the North-West corner of Croatia, Istria is a beautiful, geographically compact and easy-to-explore-you can rely on in one of the three main cities, Rovinj, Pula or Lovran, and you can take a day trips here.Istria hosts many historical and natural attractions with a lot of things to do, from the wandering of the old medieval cities to the swimming in the clear and blue waters of the Adriatic Sea.
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Best period
In Croatia, the weather is good everywhere in July, August and September
Cities with the best climate are Dubrovnik, Croatian Islands (Hvar, Split, Brela, Cavat and Sinj, with a good time at least 8 months a year
The best months for good weather in dick are April, May, June, July, August, September and October
On average the hottest months are July and August
The coldest months are January and February
Tourist Attractions
Lungomare is a wonderful stretch of 12 kilometers of promenade, which travels all the way along the Adriatic coast from Volosko to Lovran.Built at the end of the 19th century, when Opatija began to develop as a resort destination, today is one of the culminating points of this area.Lungomare is a good place to walk or find your own piece of the ocean shore to enjoy the sun, as you may sit along the shore in any of the many rocky points coming out.
Located on a hill in the Mirna River Valley, Motovun is a wonderful picturesque city with walls dating from the fourteenth century, when the Venetians built two sets of thick walls to fortify it.Today, it is known for hosting a popular film festival every summer and for its artistic vibration and the beautiful appearance of the fairy tale.In the center of the city, you will find a mixture of Gothic and Romance buildings that host studios of artists, boutiques, restaurants and cafes.Motovun is at the base of Motovun Forest, which houses the famous Truffles in Istria.
Only five kilometers from Opatija, Lovran is one of the most sought after summer resorts in Croatia.Protected by the cold winter winds by Mount Ukka and stretched along the ocean shore, Lovran enjoys a gentle climate that ensures that it is busy throughout the year.Make sure you explore the old fortified part of the city, where a few sections of the original wall remain. The popular nations in this historical area include the Romanesque bell and the Church of St. George (SV Juraj) in the 14th century on the main market.Popular annual events organized in Lovran include Saint George's holidays in April, fishermen's holiday
One of the most important cities of the resort in Croatia, Opatija is a wonderful holiday destination due to the numerous old and elegant hotels, which cover their pleasant coast and attract visitors throughout the year.The climate here is gentle, even in winter, because the city is protected by Mount Ucka by the wind "Bura" (or Bora), a northern wind that blows off the Adriatic Sea. In the shelter, Mount Umka, the highest point along the Istria peninsula, is proud of a beautiful landscape.Due to its gentle climate, Opatija has many outdoor dining opportunities, most restaurants and hotels offering pleasant terraces and terraces, many of them open throughout the year.A special treatment is the walk along the Lungomare Promenade, which starts here and stretches over 12 kilometers, taking into account some of the most spectacular country's coastal landscapes along the road
One of the largest inner cities in Istria, Pazin's main attraction is his superb medi castle and spectacular decor.Construit în secolul al IX-lea, castelul este așezat dramatic pe un vârf de stâncă cu vedere la un defileu, cu intrarea sa peste un pod levat.The current aspect dates from the fourteenth century, when the four wings were united to form a courtyard.The castle now serves as headquarters at the Istria Ethnographic Museum, with its numerous exhibitions of traditional costumes, textiles, agricultural tools, fishing equipment, musical instruments and household articles.Other interesting attractions in Pazin are the medi church of St. Mary and the Church of St. Francis of the fifteenth century (SV Frane)
The Brijuni National Park consists of two large islands and islands and 12 small and was used as a summer residence by Marshal Tito, the president of Yugoslav, from 1949 to his death in 1980. In addition to the fun of the heads and film stars here, Tito introduced a series of strangers, as well as the African, as well as the African,With species of plants that are not originally from Croatia.The main attractions in the Barijuni National Park are the remains of a Byzantine fortress of the second century, a Roman villa, the German Sf. Church, the Safari Park and an interesting exhibition on Tito.Access to the islands is usually made from the city of Păzăana, where the Buretun National Park office is located and where the park's ferry leaves
The picturesque village of Pican, known as Petena in the Roman period, is about 12 kilometers southeast of Pazin and has had a religious importance since the 5th century, with a long history as an episcopal headquarters.Today, the village is proud of a variety of well-preserved medi buildings, including the wonderful gates of the city dating from the 14th and 15th centuries.Also, the Romanesque Church of St. Michael (SV Mihovil) is of interest with its fifteenth-century splendids
Nirec, one of the most popular and well-promoted tourist destinations in Istria, is proud of a beautiful cliff with a series of hotels and tourist complexes that stretch about six kilometers along Plaguna and Zelena Laguna.A popular place for water sports, including water skiing, parasailing, navigation and kayak, this old historical city appeared from an original Roman aspect when the city was known as the Julia Parentium colony.The points of attraction include a fourth century sarcophagus that owns the remains of Saint Maurus and a 13th-century ciborium, with marble columns and gold mosaics, above the steps leading to the altar.and early Christian.Collections include archaeological discoveries from the third century BC, such as ceramic fragments, religious icons and paintings, chorus stalls and furniture exhibitions.After that, walk around the picturesque port, where the cafes stretch along the promenade or take an aquatic taxi to the island of St. Nicholas (SV Nikola), popular for its beaches
Due to its status as a university city, Pula (Pola) is known as a lively community, with numerous restaurants, hotels and excellent cultural events.A popular destination for day trips, the main attractions of the city are its Roman ruins, especially the magnificent Amphitheater Pula.One of the largest of its kind, the Pula Amphitheater was built by Emperor Vespasian in the first century, at the same time as the Colosseum in Rome. In the same way to place over 20,000 spectators, the amfiteat arena was used for gladiator fights and later for Joste tournaments.The subject of a large restoration work, the site can be 5,000 people and is used in summer as a place to carry out festivals and shows, while its underground passages house archaeological and exhibits of the local olive industry.The best preserved portion of the forum is the Temple of Romae and Augustus (Augustov Hram) from the northern side of the market, with its many Roman sculptures
For some time at the beach, you went to the small town of Rabac, who was once a small fishing village in the bay of Kvarner, but in recent years it has become a popular tourist city, known for the beaches with gravel and the blue sea.Girandella beach is one of the top beaches here, because the clarity of water beyond it is amazing.It is a wonderful place to swim or try snorkeling or diving, as fish are abundant.You can also book a boat trips to the surrounding bay.The beach itself is with gravel and there is a little shadow, but you can rent loungers and shadows in the summer.It can be filled quickly. In the city itself, you will find more a tourist holiday atmosphere than a historical sensation and there is a long promenade for wandering.An electric train runs along the promenade and connects between various resorts and the center of the city.There are also a lot of cafes, shops and restaurants in this discreet holiday destination
Vrsar (Orsera), a fishing village once fortified, with origins dating from the Roman era, contains many old Roman ruins, including the remains of an old villa and Career Montaker, still used by sculptors and their students as a stone source.The remains of the old Roman fortifications can also be seen, especially the maritime gate of that period, while the culminating points from the subsequent periods include the Romanesque Church of the tenth century (SV Marija) near the water's edge.Dzamonja, a short distance from the city.To the south of Vrsar, the limitski channel is a popular marine reserve for its numerous limestone caves, one of which hosted the well -known St. Romualdo hermitage
On a piece of land that comes out in the Adriatic Sea, which was established by the Romans, Rovinj is a beautiful medi city and hosts a series of excellent things to do.Do not miss the Baroque cathedral of the eighteenth century Holy Euphemia (Katedrala Sveta Eufemija), with its huge bell tower, which is at the highest point.The baroque arch was built in the second half of the seventeenth century and is noted for its elaborate decoration, including the carved head of a Turk on the outer wall, while on the inner wall is the carved head of a Venetian.Balbi's bow is at the entrance to the old Venetian neighborhood, a delightful area of strange markets and steep streets and a mixture of architectural styles, which include Gothic, Renaissance, Baroque and Neoclasic influences.You can also take a guided walking tour through Rovinji to see the old medi city.
