Pula Arena

Pula is a beautiful seaside town in Croatia, located in the south of the Istrian peninsula. The city is characterized by a long tradition of fishing, winemaking, shipbuilding, transit ports and tourism. It has been the administrative center of Istria since Roman times. It is the largest town in Istria County, known for its calm sea, beautiful nature and mild climate. Pula Arena is the most famous and important monument in Pula. The mighty amphitheater was the scene of famous gladiatorial fights. The arena was built in the 1st century during the reign of Emperor Vespasian. It was built at the same time...

Rovinj

Rovinj is a picturesque town and port located on the west coast of Istria, just below the Lim Channel. It originated from a fishing tradition and became famous for its batana boat and bitinada songs. Rovinj has a Mediterranean climate with mild winters and warm summers. There are three typical winds, which pleasantly cool warm summer nights. The place has two ports, the north for cargo ships and the south for other vessels. The old town of Rovinj is located on a former island and began to develop in the 13th century. At the beginning of the 18th century, the city expanded beyond the city walls and on ...

Lim Bay

Lim Bay is one of the most beautiful bays on the Adriatic. It is about ten kilometers long and 600 meters wide. The bay cuts deep into the western part of the Istrian mainland between Vrsar and Rovinj. This is actually a submerged part of the Limska Draga. In 1980, the Lim Bay was declared a special reserve in the sea, as well as a fishing reserve. The narrow and deep Lim Bay is a typical example of a submerged canyon valley in the karst world. The canyon sides descend more than 100 meters to the sea and are overgrown with maquis. Mussels and oysters are grown on the bottom of the bay, rich in fish. T...

Mramornica Cave

Mramornica Cave or Marble cave is located near Stanzia Druscovich nearby Brtonigla. It is considered to be one of the largest caves in Istria. Nature lovers will enjoy the refreshing chill of the cave's underground chambers, especially in the hot summer days. It has been known to locals for a long time. The first written document mentioning the Mramornica Cave is contained in a letter by traveler Albert Fortis dated 1771 in which he describes his exploration of the cave in the previous year. During the 30 minutes guided visit you will be surrounded by different coloured dripstones, from white to rusty r...

Labin

Labin is the largest town in southeastern Istria. From the sea, Rabac Bay, is about five kilometers away. The old city center spreads out on the Labin hill, while the newer part expands at the foot of the Podlabina. The place is the best-preserved acropolis settlement in Istria and a popular excursion point. Labin was once known for its coal mine. Today, trade, metal industry and wood processing have developed here. The settlement is located next to the road that leads north towards Reka and south towards Pula. In the Roman period it is referred to as Albona, but it was already known by the Croatian f...

Venetian Fortress (Pula Castle)

The city of Pula is situated in the most southern part of Istrian peninsula. It is the largest city and health, economic, informational, cultural, academic, educational, touristic, administrative, and historical center of Istria Country. Pula is one of few towns in the world which features remains of many ancient Roman buildings with very well preserved, Arena. Amphitheatre or Arena was built in the 1st century BC and it is now integrated in the modern town of Pula, which has developed in the 19th century. Every part of Pula is a reminder of past times, especially the Roman era, with its historical mo...

Istarske toplice

Istarske toplice are located in the valley of the river Mirna in the northwestern part of Istria. They are a thermal spa and recreation center, located in the middle of lush green nature. Nearby is the famous settlement of Motovun, which has preserved its picturesque medieval appearance. In written sources, the spa is mentioned around the year 400. Modern spas with international recognition, however, became in 1904 when they made the first facility. Istarske toplice experienced great development after 1970, when they built a hotel and hired professional medical staff. The Istarske toplice health resort...