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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 ...
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...
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...
Rabac is a lively tourist town located in the bay of the same name below Labin. It lies in the breeze before the winds, under the steep limestone slopes, which are partly overgrown with Mediterranean shrubs. Rabac Bay is a submerged part of the valley along which the Rabac stream flows. The coastal plain at the mouth of the stream ends with a beautiful sandy beach, which is about a hundred meters long. Rabac consists of two parts, the upper part is older and the lower part with the port is younger. Settlement towards the sea began in the 19th century with a focus on seafaring and fishing. At that time...
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...
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...
Buzet is located on top of a hill in the upper part of the Mirna river valley. It lies in the middle of central Istria, below the peaks of Cicarija. The older part of the settlement is traditionally built on an isolated hill, while the newer part, Fontana, is located at the foot. Buzet stands at the crossroads and because of this it has always played an important traffic role. Administratively Buzet has the status of a city, the center of an area dotted with several smaller settlements. In the Roman period there was a settlement Pinquentum, in the Middle Ages a fortress. Buzet gets its present appeara...
