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Marvellous Kamenjak Peninsula

by traveller3

Kamenjak is the most southern end of Istrian peninsula near Medulin, narrow , about 9.5 km long and as wide as 1.5 km. It has been proclaimed as nature park and it is under special protection. The entrance is charged a few € if you would like to enter by car, but as most of the roads on the cape are rough dirt roads and in consideration of nature park’s protection, donT use your car, the biking is the best solution. The entire coastline of the cape is 30 km long dotted with numerous inlets, coves miniature beaches and small islands. There are many dirt roads and paths all over the peninsula leading to the most hidden areas and beaches too.Kamenjak is especially attractive for diving enthusiasts because of its fascinating underwater world. Needles to say all those who enjoy trekking and mountain-biking will also enjoy this place. The flora of the peninsula is unique and very diversified,...

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The Lim Fjord, Croatia

by dustmon

While staying at Koversada, it's hard not to see and at least visit the Lim Fjord right "next door" . This is a deep valley with fresh water coming out emptying into the ocean, and for some reason, this produces the most tender, the most flavorful oysters you have ever tasted. The valley has a bunch of touristy craft booths and 2 or 3 restaurants, which supposedly are 4 Star.....whatever that means in Croatia. Anyways, I had some of those lovely oysters in a restaurant in Vrsar, just over the hill so to speak, Trost, which I have reviewed for this site! They serve the local oysters as well as clams and other goodies.Back to the Fjord, there are picturesque views along the top for camera buffs, which also have the craft booths selling honey, cheese, homemade crafts, and other stuff. I did buy a small bottle of truffle oil after haggling the price down a bit... There are docks at one end...

Dvigrad ruins

by Enzyme_X

Couple of km west from Kanfanar in central Istrialie the ruins of the medieval town Dvigrad (Two Castels). The history of the place goes back to the Iliryans who established here two settlements, each one on the top of the opposit hill so that they controled the valley of Lim.Later those settlements were known as Moncastello and Parentino. Only Moncastello survived and developed further, but nevertheless, in the late medieval times it was still known as Dvigrad. In 1630 Dvograd was abandoned due to plague and the remaining inhabitants established the present town of Kanfanar. Dvigrad was left to fall to ruins. You can explore the ruins, walk around on (once stone) streets. Just be careful. The ruins are not very stabil and stones can fall on you.

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Mount Ucka

by Enzyme_X

Ucka on the north-east part of Istria is the highest mountain in Istria. The highest peak, Vojak, is 1396 above sea level. Some 100 years ago (+-) Franz Josef, the Austro-Hungarian emperor gave an order to build a tower on the top of Vojak. This tower is 4 m high so the total elevation is exactly 1400 m above sea level. The views from up there are rally magnificent. On one side you see the whole Kvarner bay with islands Krk, Cres, Losinj... and city Rijeka, the mountain chain of Velebit in background. On the other side you have whole Istria bellow you. I've been told that on a particulary clear day (after a storm) you can see all the way to Venice. Even a night wisit is worth the efort. Thousand of lights sparkling around. Like there are two starry skies - one above you, one bellow you.And for all the romantic souls out there: sunsets and sunrises are waiting for you. (picture coming in...

What they are doing?

by Kajron

Bassatov is controlling next to the church of Rovigno

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Hotel Histria  Pula

 4 Reviews and 103 Opinions  57-71 euros per person in a double room, half board -most expensive in Pula -very big (if you like... 

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Hotel Istra  Rovinj

 2 Reviews and 203 Opinions  Facilities: Hotel Istra is made up of a hotel and the annex Park, and has 83 single, 121 double, 106... 

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Hotel Mediteran  Porec

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Off The Beaten Path: Cities in Istria
  1. Pula Off The Beaten Path
  2. Rovinj Off The Beaten Path
  3. Porec Off The Beaten Path
  4. Opatija Off The Beaten Path
  5. Rabac Off The Beaten Path
  6. Vrsar Off The Beaten Path
  7. Brijuni National Park Off The Beaten Path
  8. Motovun Off The Beaten Path
  9. Pazin Off The Beaten Path
  10. Livade Off The Beaten Path
  11. Groznjan Off The Beaten Path
  12. Flengi Off The Beaten Path
  13. Hum Off The Beaten Path
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  15. Sveti Lovrec Pazenaticki Off The Beaten Path
  16. Vodnjan Off The Beaten Path
  17. Buje Off The Beaten Path
  18. Labin Off The Beaten Path
  19. Bale Off The Beaten Path
  20. Svetvincenat Off The Beaten Path
  21. Roc Off The Beaten Path
  22. Kanfanar Off The Beaten Path

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Q:  Hi,i plan to visit venice in September 2012 from my base in porec and would like to know what is the best way to get there,by... 

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A: I have not made this journey but as there is a direct ferry from Porec to Venice it would seem sensible to take that. I am sure coach or train would take much longer than... 

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