Holiday in Rovinj

What makes Rovinj special as a destination?

Rovinj is the postcard pearl of Istria and one of the most romantic places on the Mediterranean. The old town is clustered on a peninsula, dominated by the Church of St. Euphemia with its 60-meter-high bell tower, which is visible from afar and offers the best viewpoint in the city. The narrow, cobblestone streets with colorful facades, galleries, and studios have earned Rovinj the reputation of an artists' town. The old fishing harbor Valdibora is the heart of Rovinj: here, colorful fishing boats sway alongside elegant sailboats, and the restaurants along the harbor promenade serve freshly caught fish, truffle pasta, and Istrian Malvasia wine. The Grisia Street, which leads from the coast up to the church, is both an open-air gallery and the venue for a large art festival in August, where the entire street becomes an exhibition space. Off the coast lies the archipelago of the 14 Rovinj islands, including the Red Island (Sveti Andrija) with its luxury hotel and pine forests. The Zlatni Rt (Golden Cape) forest park south of the old town offers kilometers of walking paths under oak and cypress trees, as well as rocky swimming spots with crystal-clear water. Culinary-wise, Rovinj is a hotspot: the Monte Restaurant holds a Michelin star, and the local truffles (white in autumn, black year-round) are among the best in the world. Rovinj is reachable from Pula in 40 minutes and from Porec in 30 minutes, making it an excellent base for exploring Istria.