Istria
Nature:
The
Istrian peninsula offers stark contrasts: The centre is intact and mountainous with ancient walled cities on hills with surrounding rich fields. The
Istrian coast is arguably the most developed holiday-maker target in Croatia.
Although
Pula is the main municipality according to populace and culture, relatively rural Pazin is the administrative centre of the peninsula. The Southern end of Istria is possibly the best area for biking. Ask for a bike map in Pula Tourist Office, showing well-marked routes around the coast and in the Cape Kamenjak.
How to reach to Istria
Pula is the central transport hub for Istria so most people will land there if they are not driving. Buses run from Trieste in Italy, Zagreb and other main cities to
Pazin in the centre of Istria, and most to Pula in the South. Ryanair provides a connection London (Stansted) to Pula three times a week, and Dublin Pula also. Germanwings also serves Pula. Trains run daily between Ljubljana in Slovenia and Pula, and from Rijeka to Ljubljana. sadly due to historical catastrophe the two train lines do not meet up despite some works have commenced on a rail tunnel to link the two distances. Venezia Lines is a high speed ferryboat operator that operated its first trip in May 2003. Operating in the North Adriatic, Venezia Lines links the North Adriatic's coasts of Italy and Croatia. They are currently deployed on routes between Venice, Italy and the Croatian ports of Mali Losinj, Porec, Pula, Rabac and Rovinj.
Tourist Sights in Istria
The old Venetian town of
Rovinj. St Euphrasius Basilica in Poreč.
