Rovinj

Magical Rovinj belongs among the most beautiful Croatian cities and it is one of the most visited Adriatic destination. It is located on the western coast of the Istrian Peninsula and in the past it was an island protected by the high, strong stone walls. There are many islands in the Rovinj archipelago, but surely the most famous are the St. Andrew's island, also known as Red Island and the St. Katarina island. Crowded, colorful houses, narrow streets and small squares are guarded by the baroque St. Euphemia's church. Many people from all over the globe come back again and again to enjoy this unique, charming spot.

WHY ROVINJ?

· Opulent Hotels and Private Apartments Selection

· Pebble Bays and Rocky Capes

· Splendid Golden Cape Forest Park with grandiose beaches & Sports amenities

· Old city core with colorful streets , restaurants, galleries, caffe bars

	Hotel Eden - Located on the edge of a unique and beautiful hundred-year old nature park in Rovinj called Zlatni Rt - Punta Corrente, with its long-term tradition hotel Eden will satisfy each guest´s demands. Distance to the sea is only 50m of walking through a gorgeous green park alongside of hotels outdoor pool area. This hotel is home to spacious superior rooms and suits that can accommodate up to 4 people.
	Hotel Lone - One of the most luxurious hotels in Rovinj area and Istria as well is opened throughout the entire year. Top notch accommodation accompanied with an amazing wellness center plus lots of recreational facilities and mouth watering gastronomical services make this hotel an ideal place to spend your holidays in.
	Tourist resort Amarin - this well known tourist resort is located right next to the sea, only 4km from the center of Rovinj. There you will find superbly equipped apartments that can accommodate 2-6 people and various additional amenities and services that will amuse not only children but grown ups as well. Fairly close to the resort you will also find the amazing new Family hotel Amarin****
	Tourist resort Villas Rubin - located only 100m from the sea and the beach this resort is divided in the section with hotel-type rooms as well as apartments. No matter in which section you choose to stay in you will have the same access to everything resort has to offer. Lovely beaches, outdoor pool and a great restaurant should be enough for you to consider Villas Rubin as your next holiday destination.

Tourist and cultural center

Tourism in Rovinj

Accommodation wise Rovinj has plenty to offer due its numerous hotels, resorts and private apartments. Newest and most luxurious edition to Rovinj hotels is Grand Park Hotel opened from 2019. Hotel Lone and Hotel Monte Mulini are both five star premium hotels where you will enjoy during your stay in Rovinj. Close to them located in a green oasis of peace and quiet is Hotel Eden. On the outskirts of Rovinj you will find Family hotel Amarin which as its name suggests is intended primarily for families and offers a lot to both children and grown ups as well. Close to it lies Tourist resort Amarin, an ideal choice for everyone who loves staying in an apartment resort close to the sea. Similar to Amarin resort is Tourist resort Villas Rubin which is a bit more budget friendly option. Rovinj Archipelago has 22 islets among which St Andrew and St Catherina are the biggest and the most beautiful ones. St. Andrews island is home to Island hotel Istra, while St. Catherina island is where you will find Hotel Katarina. On the furthest island you can choose to stay in the apartments of the lighthouse called Sv. Ivan na Pučini. In Rovinj area there are numerous places of great natural value like the Lim bay, St. Andrea´s archipelago, forest park Punta Corente, Palud ornithological reserve and Monfiorenzo cave. In Rovinj you will also find a selection of private apartments, however, make sure you book one for yourself soon as possible because the number of apartments is quite limited due to the towns size.

History and culture of Rovinj

Because of its diverse history, Rovinj has a rich cultural heritage. Although most of the monuments are located within the old town, there are many attractions in the surrounding area of Rovinj.

Narrow streets will lead you to the beautiful church of St. Euphemia. Besides the stunning Roman cathedral, there are many other smaller churches and monasteries worth to visit. Rovinj was declared a Monument of Culture in 1963.

· Old city core, intertwined by the stone streets and colorful houses

· Lim Fjord – 20 minutes drive from Rovinj, a sunken karst valley, almost 13 km long. It stretches further into the interior, all the way to Pazin creating the Lim Cove.

· Dvigrad – a well preserved medieval town in Limska Draga, about 15 km from Rovinj

· The Ornithological Palud Reserve – a swampy area with 220 birds species, it is a single ornithological reserve in Istria

· Monkodonja – an archeological site, 5 km from Rovinj

· Rovinj City Museum – keeps the collection over 30000 books and artifacts

Events and Amusement

· Pay the visit to Rovinj Aquarium, opened in 1891, rich in numerous examples of local flora and fauna

· Climb up to the St Eufemia Tower and have a magical view over the city and the surroundings

· Walk the old city core and discover the Carrera and Grisie streets with their shops and galleries known by paintings and exhibitions

· Take a bike ride through the Golden cape Forest Park

· Book the daily trip and investigate Venice, Brijuni National Park or Motovun medieval town

· Be a part of a the unique Salsa Festival in June and July