Porec Transportation

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The parking charge is 6 kuna an hour, or about $1.25. That is probably a reasonable charge since other lots located further away are not a lot cheaper at about 4-5 kuna. It is not worth the extra steps. It you were able to find a place on Zagrebacka, the charge is 5 kuna, and I think has maximum time limits. Some try to park along the harbor side, but this is restricted for locals living in the old town, and tow away is a definite.

Some road distances to Porec from:

- Venice (Italy): 242 kms.
- Zagreb (Croacia): 262 kms.
- Berlin (Germany): 1.155 kms.
- Madrid (Spain): 2.056 kms.

Checking the website, you’ll find more road distances together with the driving times and the best routes.

Don't suppose by any chance you've booked a flight with Ryanair??

I went to Porec last year and our flight landed in Trieste - it was a nightmare and a half. I looked at bus schedules and catamarans from Venice, etc, but because we had to be there and back for scheduled flight times, I just couldn't afford to leave it down to something as unrealiable as public transport.

I ended up getting a return taxi from Sky Transfers (you should be able to find them through Google). It was expensive (around £190) but the peace of mind was well worth it. We had a lovely driver who collected us from the airport and took us up to the hotel, the man on the way back was a little less hospitable but it was very early in the morning and we weren't all that bright either!

The harbor of Poreč stands on the east coast of the peninsula. It is well sheltered by the island and the piers that extend at both of its ends. The harbor welcomes both private yachts and local excursion boats for day sailings.

This map of Poreč and surroundings is on display at several places in the city. This one was shot on the side of the parking lot that is close to the city market.

The old city is on the peninsula (light brown). The yellow parts are modern developments of the city. Hotels show in red

For those that do not know, Istria is a small, triangular shaped peninsula of Croatia that extends between Trieste in Italy and Rijeka in Croatia. Poreč stands on the West coast, about at mid distance between Trieste and Pula, at the southern end of the peninsula.

The satellite view given by Google Earth (two photos have been pasted) shows on top the parking lot for the market. Underneath, the market is a square roof. Just underneath, the space with no roofs is Trg J. Rakovca. On the left of Trg J. Rakovca, another space with no roofs is Trg Slobode. More on the left is the old city.

During the summer months a "Tourist mini Train" travels everyday from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. One train travels from Zelena Laguna in the south and from Hotel Luna in the north to the centre of Porec and back. Ticket can be bought on the train.

tickets are 15 for adults and 8 for kids