Showing posts with label istria. Show all posts
Showing posts with label istria. Show all posts

Thursday, October 16, 2008

Horseback Around Rocky or Flat Beaches in Porec, Istria

Porec
On the western coast of Istria sits a beautiful port of a town filled with Roman architecture. This small town, Porec, offers pine forests and stone pine around the sea in certain spots and allows for an abundance of vegetation and resists unwanted temperatures with summer times without unbearable heat. Home to a bathing beach the town also has a campsite near the south cove. Farming, fishing, fruit and olive growing are the general occupations.
Tourism was begun around 1844 by the steamers society. Once in 1863 the meteorological station was founded, the castle on the islet of St. Nicholas was built by Marquis Polesini. The history of Porec begins long before then and even before the time of the Romans. Porec became the administrative and economic center for the Roman’s colony. From many historical monuments the most important today is Euphrasius Basilica which was built in 6st century. It is Listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Porec is great for tourism with its many resorts. Brulo is situated in a pine forest above one of Porec’s rocky beaches and has maintained paths for its guests while also including swimming pools and several terraces. For flatter beaches the Zelena Laguna tourist resort is around a forested coast with a recreational center offering horseback riding, jogging trails, basketball, tennis courts, and much more. Boats can be taken from the town to the islet of St. Nicholas known for its rocky coast, well kept beaches and beautiful castle.

Thursday, September 11, 2008

Peninsula of Istria

Istria
Istria is the biggest Croatian peninsula. It is placed on the north of Adriatic Sea and it is consisted of Primorsko-goranska county and Istra county. The most important citys and touristic centers are Medulin, Pula, Rovinj, Poreč, Labin, Rabac, Pazin, Novigrad, Umag but also many other smaller places. Istria is a region of vineyards, olive yards, green country sides, Mediterranean atmosphere and sun. If you are a fan of domestic products, you can come in one of many Istrian agro tourisms and try home made food and drinks and also enjoy in the village. Every season has its charm here. The spring is perfect for bike riding, hiking, walking through the forests, free-climbing, and many other tips of recreation, but also for rehabilitation for those who have health problems. During the summer sea fans come to the beautiful Istrian beaches to enjoy the sun and clean sea. There are also many cultural events such as film festivals, theatre plays, concerts of world know musicians, exhibitions. The autumn is marked as a season of grapes, chestnuts and mushrooms. And there is also a winter with shorter and colder days that are perfect for sitting next to the fireplace, or for visiting one of many thermals.