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 ...

Rovinj - Church of St Euphemia

Rovinj is an interesting town located on the west coast of Croatian Istria, just below the Lim Channel. It has a Mediterranean climate with mild winters and warm summers. The place has two ports, the north for cargo ships and the south for other vessels. Rovinj is a popular tourist destination, as it offers many opportunities - discovering cultural heritage, archeological sites, culinary specialties, romantic walks, engaging in recreational activities and much more. Rovinj is characterized by two city centers and specially built chimneys. Due to these special sights, the old town of Rovinj was declare...

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...

Naturist Camp Valalta

Naturist Camp Valalta is located close to picturesque town Rovinj in Croatia. It was opened at the end of the 1960s on the tame slopes stretching along the northern coast of Rovinj. Valalta has become a synonym of qualitly among tourists of this tourism branch. Camp is large and can host up to 6000 guests at once. Camping is stretching along 4 km long beach with sandy and pebbled bays, as well as concrete parts reserved for sunbathing. Valalta is offering camping on arranged camping pitches with connection to electricity, some as well to drainage system and to water. Pitches are shaded by Mediterranea...

Bale

Bale is a village located northwest of Pula. They are the seat of the municipality, created on the site of a prehistoric settlement. The place has preserved its medieval urban structure with the remains of defensive fortifications, walls and gates. The population is mostly engaged in agriculture. They grow olives and vines, and in some karst bays they sow grain. The old part of the settlement developed on a hill, while the newer part descends towards the limestone plain. The past of the place dates back to prehistoric times, as there was a Roman fort in the same area, as evidenced by archaeological fi...

Dvigrad Castle

Dvigrad is an abandoned settlement spread over two hills in Limska Draga, not far from Kanfanar. The ruins of a major medieval city are trying to be conserved and protected from further decay. The location of the ruins in relation to the road and the nearby Lim Bay testify to the fact that it once controlled an old trade route. Here, in a small area, there are the remains of two forts and some interesting churches. In the early Middle Ages, the towns on these hills were called Moncastello and Parentino. The Illyrians already lived on the hills. The left town, Parentino, fell into disrepair already in ...