Vodič (Bm)
Gradske četvrti
Take in local history
As arrow straight as can be, as well as narrow and high-sided for much of its length the Roman thoroughfare of Decumanus is the spine of Poreč, packed to the gills in summer. Laid out east-west under Emperor Augustus in the first century AD, Decumanus runs from modern Trg Slobode to the former Roman forum of Trg Marafor, a distance of some 350-400 metres. As well as far too many ice-cream parlours and souvenir shops, Decumanus is dotted with several historical curiosities, starting with medieval Peterokutna kula and its tower-top restaurant. Further along is the City Museum, with the atmospheric courtyard bar Lapidarium alongside. You then hit the major crossroads of Cardo Maximus, the north-south Roman thoroughfare, with the Gothic-tinged Zuccato Palace gallery on the corner, before passing the stand-alone Romanesque House, mainly two-storey structure dating back to the 1200s. By now, the landscape is more open, with occasional green spaces either side and pretty Baroque buildings more prominent, former homes of Venetian and Habsburg merchants. At the end, Trg Marafor is somewhat underwhelming, its twin Roman temples little but ruins, though you can walk round them for a full view of the Adriatic seafront.
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Decumanus ulica
Decumanus ulicaTake in local history
As arrow straight as can be, as well as narrow and high-sided for much of its length the Roman thoroughfare of Decumanus is the spine of Poreč, packed to the gills in summer. Laid out east-west under Emperor Augustus in the first century AD, Decumanus runs from modern Trg Slobode to the former Roman forum of Trg Marafor, a distance of some 350-400 metres. As well as far too many ice-cream parlours and souvenir shops, Decumanus is dotted with several historical curiosities, starting with medieval Peterokutna kula and its tower-top restaurant. Further along is the City Museum, with the atmospheric courtyard bar Lapidarium alongside. You then hit the major crossroads of Cardo Maximus, the north-south Roman thoroughfare, with the Gothic-tinged Zuccato Palace gallery on the corner, before passing the stand-alone Romanesque House, mainly two-storey structure dating back to the 1200s. By now, the landscape is more open, with occasional green spaces either side and pretty Baroque buildings more prominent, former homes of Venetian and Habsburg merchants. At the end, Trg Marafor is somewhat underwhelming, its twin Roman temples little but ruins, though you can walk round them for a full view of the Adriatic seafront.
Present day Poreč, and Parentium in the past, has a regular, orthogonal street layout as did most ancient Roman towns. In case of Poreč, its layout has been preserved.
All planned Roman towns had a regular orthogonal street layout i.e. all the streets were crossing at a right angle building rectangular blocks. Poreč or Parentium in Antiquity, has preserved its ancient street layout with the former main Roman street of Decumanus Maximus as the lifeline of the town of Decumanus. As the main transversal street was called Cardo Maxiums, all other streets were named cardo and decumanus. Decumanus streets in Poreč are those which run along the longer side of the peninsula, from east to west, while those going in the north-south direction are called cardo.
Such a layout extended onto the town land surrounding it and forming its ager. Both layouts were supposed to be identical. However, as Poreč is located on the peninsula, it was only partially achievable.
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Decumanus ulica
Decumanus ulicaPresent day Poreč, and Parentium in the past, has a regular, orthogonal street layout as did most ancient Roman towns. In case of Poreč, its layout has been preserved.
All planned Roman towns had a regular orthogonal street layout i.e. all the streets were crossing at a right angle building rectangular blocks. Poreč or Parentium in Antiquity, has preserved its ancient street layout with the former main Roman street of Decumanus Maximus as the lifeline of the town of Decumanus. As the main transversal street was called Cardo Maxiums, all other streets were named cardo and decumanus. Decumanus streets in Poreč are those which run along the longer side of the peninsula, from east to west, while those going in the north-south direction are called cardo.
Such a layout extended onto the town land surrounding it and forming its ager. Both layouts were supposed to be identical. However, as Poreč is located on the peninsula, it was only partially achievable.
City/town information
Poreč
If you are looking for activity, remarkable experiences and rich cultural heritage, Poreč with its 100 years of experience in hospitality and supreme tourist offer, is the place for you. Be sure not to miss the numerous parties organized in tourist villages and the town's center. Nothing but fun from sunset till sunrise!
If you are looking for activity, remarkable experiences and rich cultural heritage, Poreč with its 100 years of experience in hospitality and supreme tourist offer, is the place for you. Be sure not to miss the numerous parties organized in tourist villages and the town's center. There are beach clubs, coffee bars, and after midnight you can enjoy the pleasant atmosphere of night bars and discos. Nothing but fun from sunset till sunrise!
Feel the touch of eternity!
In this former Roman colony you can enjoy the sights of Romanesque architecture with beautiful Venetian gothic palaces that will make your walk a truly memorable experience. Its orthogonal set of streets has been completely preserved till today! During the reign of the Byzantine emperor Justinian, Porec reached its highest peak. This will become obvious to you once you see the Euphrasian Basilica, beyond doubt a breathtaking sight. It was built in the middle of the 6th century in the Byzantine style, and the mosaics on its front and interior are truly one of the most beautiful works of art in the world! The whole edifice has been included in the UNESCO's World Heritage list. Entering the basilica, you will feel the ghosts of past centuries and will be able to touch the eternity!
We recommend a visit to the mediaeval Romanesque house with an interesting wooden balcony. The gothic pentagonal tower once served as the town gate, and now it is the entrance to an exceptional world of new all-evening gastronomic discoveries.
When the sun rises again, take pleasure in wonderful beaches, where the land touches the sea under the green cloak of coniferous trees.
You can choose among numerous sporting activities. During the last couple of years, Poreč has become a popular destination for professional and recreational sportsmen from all over Europe. Find accommodation in one of the numerous camp-sites, apartment villages or hotels, and you will find out why Poreč and its surroundings have a reputation for being an exceptional Adriatic tourist center.
Rich tourist offer can also be found in the neighboring small places. Enjoy one of many restaurants and native Istrian taverns with all the enchantments of the real Mediterranean cuisine. Get rid of stress by visiting lovely picturesque villages settled in the hinterland and lead the calm “true Mediterranean” life.
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Poreč
Poreč
If you are looking for activity, remarkable experiences and rich cultural heritage, Poreč with its 100 years of experience in hospitality and supreme tourist offer, is the place for you. Be sure not to miss the numerous parties organized in tourist villages and the town's center. Nothing but fun from sunset till sunrise!
If you are looking for activity, remarkable experiences and rich cultural heritage, Poreč with its 100 years of experience in hospitality and supreme tourist offer, is the place for you. Be sure not to miss the numerous parties organized in tourist villages and the town's center. There are beach clubs, coffee bars, and after midnight you can enjoy the pleasant atmosphere of night bars and discos. Nothing but fun from sunset till sunrise!
Feel the touch of eternity!
In this former Roman colony you can enjoy the sights of Romanesque architecture with beautiful Venetian gothic palaces that will make your walk a truly memorable experience. Its orthogonal set of streets has been completely preserved till today! During the reign of the Byzantine emperor Justinian, Porec reached its highest peak. This will become obvious to you once you see the Euphrasian Basilica, beyond doubt a breathtaking sight. It was built in the middle of the 6th century in the Byzantine style, and the mosaics on its front and interior are truly one of the most beautiful works of art in the world! The whole edifice has been included in the UNESCO's World Heritage list. Entering the basilica, you will feel the ghosts of past centuries and will be able to touch the eternity!
We recommend a visit to the mediaeval Romanesque house with an interesting wooden balcony. The gothic pentagonal tower once served as the town gate, and now it is the entrance to an exceptional world of new all-evening gastronomic discoveries.
When the sun rises again, take pleasure in wonderful beaches, where the land touches the sea under the green cloak of coniferous trees.
You can choose among numerous sporting activities. During the last couple of years, Poreč has become a popular destination for professional and recreational sportsmen from all over Europe. Find accommodation in one of the numerous camp-sites, apartment villages or hotels, and you will find out why Poreč and its surroundings have a reputation for being an exceptional Adriatic tourist center.
Rich tourist offer can also be found in the neighboring small places. Enjoy one of many restaurants and native Istrian taverns with all the enchantments of the real Mediterranean cuisine. Get rid of stress by visiting lovely picturesque villages settled in the hinterland and lead the calm “true Mediterranean” life.
Explore Novigrad
Welcome to Novigrad-Cittanova, tourist resort on the west coast of Istria, the town proud of its peacefulness, cordiality and beauty as well as of its rich historical and cultural heritage. Novigrad-Cittanova opens gladly its doors to everyone, its citizens will welcome and host every visitor trying to make the time she/he spends in our town as pleasant and memorable as possible.
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Novigrad
Explore Novigrad
Welcome to Novigrad-Cittanova, tourist resort on the west coast of Istria, the town proud of its peacefulness, cordiality and beauty as well as of its rich historical and cultural heritage. Novigrad-Cittanova opens gladly its doors to everyone, its citizens will welcome and host every visitor trying to make the time she/he spends in our town as pleasant and memorable as possible.
Explore Tar-Vabriga
Originally two settlements, today Tar-Torre and Vabriga-Abrega are joined into one town separated by the main road connecting Poreč and Novigrad-Cittanova. This is a fertile plateau at a height of 112 meters above sea level, which on one side slopes towards the sea and on the other towards the mouth of the Mirna River. This location offers a spectacular view towards Novigrad-Cittanova in the north and Poreč in the south. On a lear, sunny day you can see the Alps and from the top of Tar-Torre's bell tower even Venice. This region is famed for its exceptional olive oil. FAO experts have declared that the finest olive oil in Europe comes from these very parts, from Larun olive groves below Tar-Torre.
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Tar
Explore Tar-Vabriga
Originally two settlements, today Tar-Torre and Vabriga-Abrega are joined into one town separated by the main road connecting Poreč and Novigrad-Cittanova. This is a fertile plateau at a height of 112 meters above sea level, which on one side slopes towards the sea and on the other towards the mouth of the Mirna River. This location offers a spectacular view towards Novigrad-Cittanova in the north and Poreč in the south. On a lear, sunny day you can see the Alps and from the top of Tar-Torre's bell tower even Venice. This region is famed for its exceptional olive oil. FAO experts have declared that the finest olive oil in Europe comes from these very parts, from Larun olive groves below Tar-Torre.
Explore Rovinj
One of the most 'photogenic' towns in the Mediterranean, once a fishing town, today is a tourist resort. At a distance of some 40 kilometres from Pula, Rovinj-Rovigno has long been known as the town with favourable and beneficial climatic features. So, today its people are still proud of this long tradition and 'fight' for the title of 'healthy town'... The rest is nature’s work. The entire coastline, with its twenty-two islands is an area of protected natural heritage.
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Rovinj
Explore Rovinj
One of the most 'photogenic' towns in the Mediterranean, once a fishing town, today is a tourist resort. At a distance of some 40 kilometres from Pula, Rovinj-Rovigno has long been known as the town with favourable and beneficial climatic features. So, today its people are still proud of this long tradition and 'fight' for the title of 'healthy town'... The rest is nature’s work. The entire coastline, with its twenty-two islands is an area of protected natural heritage.
Explore Umag
Umag-Umago, small town and port on the north-western coast of Istria, presents 'Croatia’s gateway to Europe'. It also has the reputation of the Istrian sports centre, since as the host of the ATP tournament for many years now, it attracts numerous top world tennis players.
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Umag
7 Ul. Giuseppe GaribaldiExplore Umag
Umag-Umago, small town and port on the north-western coast of Istria, presents 'Croatia’s gateway to Europe'. It also has the reputation of the Istrian sports centre, since as the host of the ATP tournament for many years now, it attracts numerous top world tennis players.
Get to know Pula
The largest town on the Istrian peninsula offers a diversity of attractions to lovers of culture. The rich itinerary of its three thousand year old history, where every step you take through the old town is a landmark, begins and ends with the Roman amphitheatre.
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Pula
Get to know Pula
The largest town on the Istrian peninsula offers a diversity of attractions to lovers of culture. The rich itinerary of its three thousand year old history, where every step you take through the old town is a landmark, begins and ends with the Roman amphitheatre.
Gastronomska scena
Try the menu of Mediterranean cuisine at this restaurant. Make a change from your traditional meal and order nicely cooked steaks, pasta and calamari at A Modo Mio. It's time to degustate delicious wine.
Imagine a combination of tasty food and the knowledgeable staff, this is exactly what this place provides you with. The fabulous service is something these restaurateurs care about. Prices here are reported to be affordable. You will certainly like the spectacular ambiance. The average rating of this spot on Google is 4.7.
a Modo Mio Vabriga
3 Ulica Svetog AntonaTry the menu of Mediterranean cuisine at this restaurant. Make a change from your traditional meal and order nicely cooked steaks, pasta and calamari at A Modo Mio. It's time to degustate delicious wine.
Imagine a combination of tasty food and the knowledgeable staff, this is exactly what this place provides you with. The fabulous service is something these restaurateurs care about. Prices here are reported to be affordable. You will certainly like the spectacular ambiance. The average rating of this spot on Google is 4.7.
21. Bacchus Vinoteka
Close to the Euphrasian Basilica on Eufrazijeva ulica, Bacchus is wine bar, eaterie and delicatessen all in one, all purveying authentic but affordable Istrian products. Malvazija, Muškat and red Refošk are sold by the glass, allowing you sit outside on the rustic terrace on a pretty open courtyard. Family-made rakija grappas – honey-flavoured medica, biska from mistletoe and fig-based smokva – may also be sampled. Istrian platters of smoked hams, cheeses and olives can be shared among two or four people, and there are sardine, seafood and truffle versions too.
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Bacchus
10 Eufrazijeva ul.21. Bacchus Vinoteka
Close to the Euphrasian Basilica on Eufrazijeva ulica, Bacchus is wine bar, eaterie and delicatessen all in one, all purveying authentic but affordable Istrian products. Malvazija, Muškat and red Refošk are sold by the glass, allowing you sit outside on the rustic terrace on a pretty open courtyard. Family-made rakija grappas – honey-flavoured medica, biska from mistletoe and fig-based smokva – may also be sampled. Istrian platters of smoked hams, cheeses and olives can be shared among two or four people, and there are sardine, seafood and truffle versions too.
Take in local history along Decumanus
As arrow straight as can be, as well as narrow and high-sided for much of its length the Roman thoroughfare of Decumanus is the spine of Poreč, packed to the gills in summer. Laid out east-west under Emperor Augustus in the first century AD, Decumanus runs from modern Trg Slobode to the former Roman forum of Trg Marafor, a distance of some 350-400 metres. As well as far too many ice-cream parlours and souvenir shops, Decumanus is dotted with several historical curiosities, starting with medieval Peterokutna kula and its tower-top restaurant. Further along is the City Museum, currently under long-term reconstruction, with the atmospheric courtyard bar Lapidarium alongside. You then hit the major crossroads of Cardo Maximus, the north-south Roman thoroughfare, with the Gothic-tinged Zuccato Palace gallery on the corner, before passing the stand-alone Romanesque House, mainly two-storey structure dating back to the 1200s. By now, the landscape is more open, with occasional green spaces either side and pretty Baroque buildings more prominent, former homes of Venetian and Habsburg merchants. At the end, Trg Marafor is somewhat underwhelming, its twin Roman temples little but ruins, though you can walk round them for a full view of the Adriatic seafront.
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Peterokutna kula
1a Ul. DecumanusTake in local history along Decumanus
As arrow straight as can be, as well as narrow and high-sided for much of its length the Roman thoroughfare of Decumanus is the spine of Poreč, packed to the gills in summer. Laid out east-west under Emperor Augustus in the first century AD, Decumanus runs from modern Trg Slobode to the former Roman forum of Trg Marafor, a distance of some 350-400 metres. As well as far too many ice-cream parlours and souvenir shops, Decumanus is dotted with several historical curiosities, starting with medieval Peterokutna kula and its tower-top restaurant. Further along is the City Museum, currently under long-term reconstruction, with the atmospheric courtyard bar Lapidarium alongside. You then hit the major crossroads of Cardo Maximus, the north-south Roman thoroughfare, with the Gothic-tinged Zuccato Palace gallery on the corner, before passing the stand-alone Romanesque House, mainly two-storey structure dating back to the 1200s. By now, the landscape is more open, with occasional green spaces either side and pretty Baroque buildings more prominent, former homes of Venetian and Habsburg merchants. At the end, Trg Marafor is somewhat underwhelming, its twin Roman temples little but ruins, though you can walk round them for a full view of the Adriatic seafront.
. Boogie on the beach
If not the best nightspot in Poreč then certainly the most accessible and affordable, Saint and Sinner is both downtown club and beachfront lounge bar. The seafront venue down by the Zelena Laguna complex is a summer favourite, fun and unpretentious. You’ll find name DJs elsewhere, here is just about dancing to mainstream tunes with a whole bunch of like-minded holidaymakers. There’s little by way of heavy security and the cocktail makers are as entertaining as the DJs, spinning drinks and rapping with the customers. Relaxation is the name of the game here, with a bit of wild partying thrown in for good measure
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Saint & Sinner
12 Obala Maršala Tita. Boogie on the beach
If not the best nightspot in Poreč then certainly the most accessible and affordable, Saint and Sinner is both downtown club and beachfront lounge bar. The seafront venue down by the Zelena Laguna complex is a summer favourite, fun and unpretentious. You’ll find name DJs elsewhere, here is just about dancing to mainstream tunes with a whole bunch of like-minded holidaymakers. There’s little by way of heavy security and the cocktail makers are as entertaining as the DJs, spinning drinks and rapping with the customers. Relaxation is the name of the game here, with a bit of wild partying thrown in for good measure
Sip cocktails in Roman ruins
Where once Roman citizens of Parentium strolled, shot the breeze and perhaps sipped wine, today holidaymakers sit and neck cocktails. Enclosed by ancient stone walls and overhanging foliage, Comitium provides the perfect setting for evening drinks after a hard day’s sightseeing or sunbathing. In a lovely garden amid the atmospheric ruins of Trg Marafor, classic mixed drinks are served, all the cocktail favourites include flavour of the month in these parts, Aperol spritz. If there happens to be a summer shower or Bura wind, tables inside are surrounded by a décor of marble and shiny wood. All is a touch more sophisticated than most spots around Poreč, without being noticeably more expensive
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Trg Marafor
Trg SlobodeSip cocktails in Roman ruins
Where once Roman citizens of Parentium strolled, shot the breeze and perhaps sipped wine, today holidaymakers sit and neck cocktails. Enclosed by ancient stone walls and overhanging foliage, Comitium provides the perfect setting for evening drinks after a hard day’s sightseeing or sunbathing. In a lovely garden amid the atmospheric ruins of Trg Marafor, classic mixed drinks are served, all the cocktail favourites include flavour of the month in these parts, Aperol spritz. If there happens to be a summer shower or Bura wind, tables inside are surrounded by a décor of marble and shiny wood. All is a touch more sophisticated than most spots around Poreč, without being noticeably more expensive
Find quality seafood in an alleyway tavern
You might see the sign ‘Konoba Aba’ if you’re heading along Eufrazijeva – but only if you were looking for it. Tucked down a passageway two paces across, this traditional Croatian tavern fills its stone interior and modest slice of terrace with tables, upon which hefty portions of squid, langoustines, white fish and seafood pastas are placed. It’s classic Adriatic stuff, blitva greens with almost everything – unless you’re having grilled meat, in which case the chips are decent. Opt for the drinkable house wine and you won’t find a much cheaper lunch in town.
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Konoba aba
2 Ul. Matije Vlačića IlirikaFind quality seafood in an alleyway tavern
You might see the sign ‘Konoba Aba’ if you’re heading along Eufrazijeva – but only if you were looking for it. Tucked down a passageway two paces across, this traditional Croatian tavern fills its stone interior and modest slice of terrace with tables, upon which hefty portions of squid, langoustines, white fish and seafood pastas are placed. It’s classic Adriatic stuff, blitva greens with almost everything – unless you’re having grilled meat, in which case the chips are decent. Opt for the drinkable house wine and you won’t find a much cheaper lunch in town.
25. Konoba Daniela
Some five kilometres outside Poreč, the Daniela provides a classic rustic Istrian experience, its arcaded terrace full of birdsong in spring, its fireplace warming in winter. Here, peka dishes are the way to go – phone ahead to order succulent octopus or meat, slow-cooked for several hours under hot coals. Most dishes are locally sourced, using fresh, seasonal ingredients. It’s a guesthouse, too, so the welcome is particularly warm, with affordable rooms available.
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Restaurant Konoba Daniela
25. Konoba Daniela
Some five kilometres outside Poreč, the Daniela provides a classic rustic Istrian experience, its arcaded terrace full of birdsong in spring, its fireplace warming in winter. Here, peka dishes are the way to go – phone ahead to order succulent octopus or meat, slow-cooked for several hours under hot coals. Most dishes are locally sourced, using fresh, seasonal ingredients. It’s a guesthouse, too, so the welcome is particularly warm, with affordable rooms available.
26. Pizzeria Nono
There are enough pizzerias in Poreč so the Nono knows what it takes to persuade diners back: fresh toppings, large helpings and fair prices. With most of the 30-strong pizza selection in the 60kn range, you really can’t go wrong – that quality prosciutto on the Istriana variety will cost you a few kunas more. Note that ‘big’ here means big – bring an appetite or order the smaller version at 45-50kn. Very family-friendly, the experienced waitstaff adept at dealing with children.
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PIZZERIA NONO
4 Zagrebačka ul.26. Pizzeria Nono
There are enough pizzerias in Poreč so the Nono knows what it takes to persuade diners back: fresh toppings, large helpings and fair prices. With most of the 30-strong pizza selection in the 60kn range, you really can’t go wrong – that quality prosciutto on the Istriana variety will cost you a few kunas more. Note that ‘big’ here means big – bring an appetite or order the smaller version at 45-50kn. Very family-friendly, the experienced waitstaff adept at dealing with children.
Enjoy free live jazz all summer
Established back in 1996, the summer-long Jazz in Lapidarium festival runs from mid July to early September, with live acts performing on seven or eight nights. The Lapidarium is an open-air bar named after its historic surroundings, in the grounds of the City Museum. In a courtyard enclosed by Roman-era walls, the likes of award-winning bass player Vedran Ružić, his pianist brother Zvjezdan, as well as guitarist Darko Jurković, entertain the mellow crowd on balmy summer evenings. Admission is free.
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Lapidarium
9 Decumanus ul.Enjoy free live jazz all summer
Established back in 1996, the summer-long Jazz in Lapidarium festival runs from mid July to early September, with live acts performing on seven or eight nights. The Lapidarium is an open-air bar named after its historic surroundings, in the grounds of the City Museum. In a courtyard enclosed by Roman-era walls, the likes of award-winning bass player Vedran Ružić, his pianist brother Zvjezdan, as well as guitarist Darko Jurković, entertain the mellow crowd on balmy summer evenings. Admission is free.
Razgledavanje
stralandia is a water park in Brtonigla municipality, Istria County, Croatia. It is located near the road that leads from Novigrad to Nova Vas, approximately 5 km (3 mi) from the Adriatic Sea. Opened for visitors in June 2014, it was the first Croatian water park.[4][6]
Istralandia water park covers the area of 81,000 m2 (20 acres).[3] It features a 2,500 m2 (27,000 sq ft) wave pool, the largest in the Mediterranean, and 20 water slides with the total length of 1.2 km (0.75 mi).[2]
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Aquapark Istralandia
1 Ul. Ronkistralandia is a water park in Brtonigla municipality, Istria County, Croatia. It is located near the road that leads from Novigrad to Nova Vas, approximately 5 km (3 mi) from the Adriatic Sea. Opened for visitors in June 2014, it was the first Croatian water park.[4][6]
Istralandia water park covers the area of 81,000 m2 (20 acres).[3] It features a 2,500 m2 (27,000 sq ft) wave pool, the largest in the Mediterranean, and 20 water slides with the total length of 1.2 km (0.75 mi).[2]
Explore underground lakes
Halfway from Poreč to Višnjan, the Baredine Cave has been a major tourist attraction since opening to the public in 1995. Tours are advertised all over Poreč. You can travel here inde-pendently – there’s a car park right outside – but all visits are guided ones, and take place every 30 minutes, in English among other languages. You’re first led along a pathway 300 metres long before reaching 60 metres deep, where you find underground lakes and five oth-erworldly chambers filled with ancient stalactites and stalagmites. In the waters you should see the strange-looking olm, or European cave salamander, blind and pink, hence its alterna-tive name of the human fish in Croatian. Given its appearance and habitat – it does everything underwater – the olm has been the subject of many a local legend. Tours last 40 minutes. Wear decent shoes, hold on to the railings when negotiating slippery stairs and be prepared for a fair climb back up.
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Jama - Grotta Baredine
55 GedićiExplore underground lakes
Halfway from Poreč to Višnjan, the Baredine Cave has been a major tourist attraction since opening to the public in 1995. Tours are advertised all over Poreč. You can travel here inde-pendently – there’s a car park right outside – but all visits are guided ones, and take place every 30 minutes, in English among other languages. You’re first led along a pathway 300 metres long before reaching 60 metres deep, where you find underground lakes and five oth-erworldly chambers filled with ancient stalactites and stalagmites. In the waters you should see the strange-looking olm, or European cave salamander, blind and pink, hence its alterna-tive name of the human fish in Croatian. Given its appearance and habitat – it does everything underwater – the olm has been the subject of many a local legend. Tours last 40 minutes. Wear decent shoes, hold on to the railings when negotiating slippery stairs and be prepared for a fair climb back up.
Go waterskiing
Opened with a live show by Elvis Jackson in 2010, the Ski Lift Poreč near the Zelena Laguna holiday camp and Byblos nightspot is a station that provides access to a cable 650 metres in length. Several kinds of waterborne activities can be tried here, including wakeboarding and mono-ski slaloming. Beginners can pay by the hour for instruction and practice, with helmet and equipment thrown in for a few extra kunas. The Ski Lift station doubles up as a summer attraction even for those not taking part, as its bar and restaurant are popular hangouts. There’s also beach volleyball, sand football and various other land-based games alongside. Ski Lift Poreč stays open from Easter to the middle of November
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Ski Lift Poreč
3 Zelena lagunaGo waterskiing
Opened with a live show by Elvis Jackson in 2010, the Ski Lift Poreč near the Zelena Laguna holiday camp and Byblos nightspot is a station that provides access to a cable 650 metres in length. Several kinds of waterborne activities can be tried here, including wakeboarding and mono-ski slaloming. Beginners can pay by the hour for instruction and practice, with helmet and equipment thrown in for a few extra kunas. The Ski Lift station doubles up as a summer attraction even for those not taking part, as its bar and restaurant are popular hangouts. There’s also beach volleyball, sand football and various other land-based games alongside. Ski Lift Poreč stays open from Easter to the middle of November
Dive from Brulo to Žontulo
In operation since the early 2000s, the Diving Centre Poreč offers both instruction and guided dives to sites around the area, as far as the Limski kanal and Rovinj. Beginners can start with a basic two-hour scuba session, culminating in a first sea dive, while those with slightly more experience can search for starfish and seafish in the shallow waters of Uvala Brulo on the doorstep. More seasoned divers then explore Žontulo, Frižital reef and around Sveti Nikola island. Diving Centre Poreč holds a special permit from the Croatian Ministry of Culture, meaning that it can take the most experienced divers to the wreck of the Coriolanus, a Royal Navy trawler that sank with 40 men on 5th May 1945, two days before the German surrender was signed.
Diving center Porec
Dive from Brulo to Žontulo
In operation since the early 2000s, the Diving Centre Poreč offers both instruction and guided dives to sites around the area, as far as the Limski kanal and Rovinj. Beginners can start with a basic two-hour scuba session, culminating in a first sea dive, while those with slightly more experience can search for starfish and seafish in the shallow waters of Uvala Brulo on the doorstep. More seasoned divers then explore Žontulo, Frižital reef and around Sveti Nikola island. Diving Centre Poreč holds a special permit from the Croatian Ministry of Culture, meaning that it can take the most experienced divers to the wreck of the Coriolanus, a Royal Navy trawler that sank with 40 men on 5th May 1945, two days before the German surrender was signed.
Cycle the Parenzana
Built in 1902, left to rust after 1935, the Parenzana was a narrow-gauge rail that ran from Trieste, winding through the bucolic Istrian interior before terminating at Poreč. In those days, this was all Italy and Poreč was Parenzo, hence the name. Running for over 60 kilometres, it has gradually been revived, section by section, by local outdoor enthusiasts. There’s even a short stretch of rail, between Motovun and Vižinada, plied by a tourist train. Mostly, though, the Parenzana is patronised by cyclists and hikers, and regularly facilitated with improvements such as maps, benches, bike racks and service stations equipped with air pumps and repair kits. In September, it stages the three-day MTB Parenzana race, one of many events in a busy cycling calendar.
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Parenzana Train
17 D21Cycle the Parenzana
Built in 1902, left to rust after 1935, the Parenzana was a narrow-gauge rail that ran from Trieste, winding through the bucolic Istrian interior before terminating at Poreč. In those days, this was all Italy and Poreč was Parenzo, hence the name. Running for over 60 kilometres, it has gradually been revived, section by section, by local outdoor enthusiasts. There’s even a short stretch of rail, between Motovun and Vižinada, plied by a tourist train. Mostly, though, the Parenzana is patronised by cyclists and hikers, and regularly facilitated with improvements such as maps, benches, bike racks and service stations equipped with air pumps and repair kits. In September, it stages the three-day MTB Parenzana race, one of many events in a busy cycling calendar.
Marvel at Byzantine architecture
No other man-made sight in Croatia is as stunning as the Euphrasian Basilica by the northern shore of the Poreč peninsula. It was here that the first Christians in the area worshipped – several places of worship, and a Roman villa, were built here before Bishop Euphrasius him-self got to work in the mid 500s AD. The complex is quite extensive and you’ll need at least a couple of hours to explore it, taking in the baptistry, the bell tower and what’s left of the Bishop’s Palace from where Euphrasius directed operations. And there’s little doubt this is his work, the bishop having left his likenesses and inscriptions all over the strikingly bright mosa-ics around the Basilica. Glittering gold colouring and sparkling semi-precious gems all feature amid the sumptuous mosaics, a pristine example of Early Byzantine architecture. Construction is said to have taken ten years, though various elements, such as the 13th-century cimborium based on St Mark’s in Venice, were added much later.
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Euphrasius Basilica
22 Eufrazijeva ul.Marvel at Byzantine architecture
No other man-made sight in Croatia is as stunning as the Euphrasian Basilica by the northern shore of the Poreč peninsula. It was here that the first Christians in the area worshipped – several places of worship, and a Roman villa, were built here before Bishop Euphrasius him-self got to work in the mid 500s AD. The complex is quite extensive and you’ll need at least a couple of hours to explore it, taking in the baptistry, the bell tower and what’s left of the Bishop’s Palace from where Euphrasius directed operations. And there’s little doubt this is his work, the bishop having left his likenesses and inscriptions all over the strikingly bright mosa-ics around the Basilica. Glittering gold colouring and sparkling semi-precious gems all feature amid the sumptuous mosaics, a pristine example of Early Byzantine architecture. Construction is said to have taken ten years, though various elements, such as the 13th-century cimborium based on St Mark’s in Venice, were added much later.
Get down at Byblos
The main superclub in Istria – in fact, pretty much the only one worthy of the name – Byblos by the Zelena Laguna tourist complex outside Poreč has been in business since 1968. Back then, Byblos was more of an entertainment centre for families by day, with somewhat racier attractions by night. In 2007, this all changed, and Byblos became a massive party complex of outdoor disco spread over 3,500 square metres, an even bigger green space next to it, an indoor club and a private night bar. The dress code is relaxed – no bare tops, please – and the list of DJs who have performed here impressive. David Guetta, Paul Oakenfold, Roger Sanchez and Fatboy Slim have all rocked the house at Byblos. Pre-season runs from late February until early summer, when they open up all the outdoor areas.
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Byblos :: Poreč :: Croatia
1 Zelena lagunaGet down at Byblos
The main superclub in Istria – in fact, pretty much the only one worthy of the name – Byblos by the Zelena Laguna tourist complex outside Poreč has been in business since 1968. Back then, Byblos was more of an entertainment centre for families by day, with somewhat racier attractions by night. In 2007, this all changed, and Byblos became a massive party complex of outdoor disco spread over 3,500 square metres, an even bigger green space next to it, an indoor club and a private night bar. The dress code is relaxed – no bare tops, please – and the list of DJs who have performed here impressive. David Guetta, Paul Oakenfold, Roger Sanchez and Fatboy Slim have all rocked the house at Byblos. Pre-season runs from late February until early summer, when they open up all the outdoor areas.
Stay on your own island
Just off the coast of Poreč facing the city harbour, easily accessed by a five-minute shuttle boat, Sveti Nikola is easily the largest of the islands lying immediately offshore. It even has its own islet of the same name. It is large enough, in fact, to house a whole tourist retreat and upscale lodging, Valamar Isabella Island Resort, which practically covers the whole outcrop. Half-hourly shuttle boats are free for hotel guests, a nominal fee for non-residents. Divided into hotel rooms and separate villas, surrounded by three pools, seven beaches and a sports centre, facilitated by five restaurants, a gym, spa and indoor pool, the Island Resort is exactly that. Guests can also hire motor boats, kayaks and surfboards, among the many activities available on and off the water.
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Otok Sveti Nikola
Stay on your own island
Just off the coast of Poreč facing the city harbour, easily accessed by a five-minute shuttle boat, Sveti Nikola is easily the largest of the islands lying immediately offshore. It even has its own islet of the same name. It is large enough, in fact, to house a whole tourist retreat and upscale lodging, Valamar Isabella Island Resort, which practically covers the whole outcrop. Half-hourly shuttle boats are free for hotel guests, a nominal fee for non-residents. Divided into hotel rooms and separate villas, surrounded by three pools, seven beaches and a sports centre, facilitated by five restaurants, a gym, spa and indoor pool, the Island Resort is exactly that. Guests can also hire motor boats, kayaks and surfboards, among the many activities available on and off the water.
Consejos para la ciudad
No te pierdas
People are very friendy.
How often do you explore the culture of living, authentic customs and the tradition of the region you are visiting before heading off for you vacation? Do you like to wander, explore and chat with the local population of the place you are staying in? If so, Istria is the perfect place for your vacation, and you are a welcome guest and traveller in the peaceful Istria. Stay in one of comfortable and tastefully decorated apartments in the coastal part of Istria or in picturesque villas with a pool in small towns characterized by stone architecture situated on hilltops of mainland Iatria.
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