OFFICE DU TOURISME RÉGIONAL D'ISTRIE

Sail along Istria's Azur-colored coastline, discovering dreamy coves and beaches, with small boats floating peacefully in the distance...

From the hill you can see the town of Labin, which has proudly protected its citizens within its walls for centuries, and just below lies sparkling Rabac, situated along one of Istria's most beautiful beaches. And then further on, to the southernmost tip, Cape Kamenjak, the protection of the west coast, where you are first greeted by millennia of Pula history. Look around and enjoy the view of the city and its magnificent Arenes before you are seduced by the Brijuni archipelago. When you leave once more, after this breathtaking view of the beauty of Rovinj, you'll spin through the narrow, winding roads and into the warm embrace of the Bay of Lim. There, you'll be invited aboard the boat that, accompanied by the melodies and flavors of the Mediterranean, will take you to Sestrice Vrsar, then on to the beaches of Porec. On the way, be sure to say hello to bathers and surfers, and if you happen to see a buoy, it means that somewhere around, in the silence of the azure, divers are exploring other worlds.

If you continue north, all the way to Pula, you'll be guided to port by the oldest ancient lighthouse, Neapolis, once the seat of the diocese and now called Novigrad. And at the end of the day, in Umag, you'll hear the enchanting sounds of the instruments of its Venetian queen. Take a break in Mandrac, Istria's typical small-boat port. There, along the coast, fishermen are mending their nets, each absorbed in thoughts of times gone by. The deep wrinkles on their faces reveal memories of wind and sea, salt and storms. They'll be happy to tell you their sea stories, accompanied by a few sardines and a tasty glass of local Malvasia wine.