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Porec in Croatia offers extensive facilities for people of all ages, including world-class historical and cultural monuments, good restaurants, impressive nightlife, variety of accommodation, decent value for money, and above all, kilometers of coastline: from Porto Bussola to in the north to the Green Lagoon in the south.

Porec-Croatia

general information

Porec is a small town on the western coast of Istria. The city has a long history behind it, dating back to Roman times. This is noticeable even in the typical Roman street layout. The city is symmetrical, with two main intersecting streets - Decumanus Maximus (running from east to west) and Cardo Maximus (from north to south).

The city's episcopal basilica complex is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and its oldest parts date back to the 4th century, although the basilica itself dates back to the 6th century. The old town is dominated by Venetian-style houses.

Porec is crowded with tourists, especially in August. It is aimed at families, but its nightlife is also interesting enough to satisfy the tastes of young people and partygoers.
There are various structures for relaxation and entertainment to choose from:

• hotels, apartments, campsites;
• good bars for exciting nightlife;
• a wide choice of sports activities and water sports;
• historical sites and other attractions.

The city favors tourists with ample parking spaces, pleasant traffic flow (even during periods of heavy traffic) and is known as one of the cleanest cities in Istria (despite the fact that they are all clean).

Porec

Where is

Porec is located on the western coast of Istria, 30 km north of Rovinj and 20 km south of Novigrad.
Pula Airport is the closest airport from the Croatian city of Porec. It is a small seasonal airport with several low-cost airlines (Germanwings, Jet2, Norwegian, Ryanair, Vueling) connecting Pula to a dozen European cities.

Most flights to Porec in Croatia occur from May to October. Other airports you may consider when planning a visit to Istria are Trieste, Zagreb, Ljubljana, Venice and Treviso.
Pula Airport is located 50 km from Porec. Transfer services are provided by Brioni Pula and Fils. The cost of a one-way ticket is 150 kuna (very expensive). As a budget option, you can take a transfer from Pula airport to the main bus station in Pula (30 kuna) and then take a bus to Porec (60 kuna extra). Bus transport has good online booking, where you can also check the bus schedule.

The town of Porec is perfectly located to explore the entire peninsula. You can visit all the attractions of Istria just an hour's drive from Porec.

On the map of Croatia, Porec is visible to the naked eye, and on the online map you can mark every hotel, restaurant or attraction for visiting.

Porec in Croatia

Weather

Porec has a pleasant Mediterranean climate. Summers in Porec are warm with low humidity. Winters in Porec are mild and snowfall is rare.

During May, June, July, August and September the weather continues to be good with pleasant average temperatures.

Most precipitation (monsoon season) occurs in June, August, September and November.

The warmest month is July, and the coolest month is January. November has the highest humidity. If you don't like rain, this month should be avoided. February is the driest month of the year.

The best weather to visit the city of Porec in Croatia is in the summer. Despite the crowds, you can see all the best of the city of Porec during this season.

If you don't like the bustle of a summer tourist resort, come after the first three hottest weeks of August. The beginning of autumn is perfect to enjoy the still warm temperatures of the Croatian city of Porec, but with a small number of tourists.

Sights of Porec

Attractions

The small town is rich in history and culture. Attractions include Roman temples, medieval city walls and fortresses, and Gothic, Baroque and Romanesque palaces. On the Internet you can find many videos about traveling through the most interesting Croatian attractions of Porec.

Euphrasian Basilica

When thinking about what to see, don’t forget about the main attraction of the Croatian city of Porec.
The Euphrasian Basilica complex consists of:

• churches;
• memorial chapel;
• atrium;
• baptistery;
• bishop's palace.

It dates back to the 6th century and all the main parts are remarkably preserved. The Euphrasian Basilica was the last basilica built in Porec successively from the 4th to the 6th century, and the only one still standing.
The complex has been a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1997. The view from the 16th century bell tower is simply amazing.

Marathora Square

In Roman times, this place was the teeming heart of ancient Porec and the center of social life. Today, Marathora Square is a nightlife hub with popular bars, outdoor terraces and live music.

Marathora Square

Istria Hall

The building itself has a very interesting history and has been used for various purposes since its construction. Built in the 13th century as a Gothic Franciscan church, it was declared a secular building in 1806. In 1844, the ground floor was converted into a wine cellar, and the first served as the Istrian Parliament building until 1918.

Today the building belongs to the city of Porec and serves as a venue for various cultural events.

Fortress walls and defense towers

Back in the 15th century, when Porec was under Venetian rule, the city was surrounded by fortification walls and even nine defensive towers. Today, the city walls, especially well preserved in the western part of the old city, and three towers are still visible. The northern tower, or rather its remains, are better visible from the outside of the old city.

The round tower houses the cozy Torre Rotonda bar. The interior is interesting, the tower is well preserved and there is a lovely terrace at the top. This is a nice and relaxing bar and well worth a visit.

The pentagonal tower was built in the 15th century in the Gothic style and has a relief of the Venetian lion on the façade. The tower is located at the entrance to the old town, right at the beginning of the main street Decumanus. Today it houses an expensive restaurant and if you want to visit the tower you will definitely feel obliged to stop by for a drink.

Fortress walls and defense towers

Historical buildings of Porec

The old town has many interesting houses and former family palaces. Walking along the main street of Decumanus, you will definitely pass by the Zuccato Palace, a beautiful building with Gothic-style windows and Venetian bifora. The house was built in the 15th century and today houses an art gallery.

Walking along Marathora Square, you will come across a Romanesque house. This building is hard to miss - built in the 13th century, its appearance and style are completely different from all other buildings in Porec. Next to the house there is a 15th century well. Just a few steps away you will see another interesting house - the House of Two Saints.

On Via Decumanus is the Leoni Palace, named after the lion figures on its façade (Palazzo dei Leoni). The windows in the Venetian style are especially good.

Kanonika is located next to the Eurasian Basilica. The building was built in 1251 and today serves as a parish house.

The Baroque Sincic Palace, built in the 18th century, is home to the Porec Heritage Museum. The museum is closed for renovations and an opening date has not yet been set. However, in the lapidary palace every Wednesday throughout the summer, tired tourists can enjoy jazz concerts.

There are many other interesting buildings in Porec: the Bassi Palace on Marafor Square, the Manzini Palace and the Baroque Vergotini Palace. Each of these Croatian attractions in Porec is worthy of at least one photo as a souvenir.

Kanonika

Dusan Damonya Sculpture Park

On the main road from Porec to Vrsar there is a sculpture park spread over a meadow with an area of ​​10 hectares. It features bronze, wooden and concrete giant sculptures by the famous Croatian sculptor Dušan Dzamonj. His work is also shown at MoMa in New York and the Tate Gallery in London.

Baredin Cave

A karst natural monument located 8 km northeast of the city of Porec, Baredin Cave consists of 5 chambers. The tour lasts 40 minutes and features fascinating stalagmites and stalactites, underwater lakes and the salamander, a pigmented "man fish" endemic to the area.
If you have time and decide to visit the sights of Porec to thoroughly explore this area, be sure to take this excursion.

Car rent

If you don't like traveling in the heat, you'll need a taxi or car to get anywhere in the Croatian city of Porec (no matter where your accommodation is located). The good news is that there is plenty of parking around the beaches of Porec, especially if you decide to swim at Zelena Laguna Resort.
The choice of cars for rent in Croatia (Porec, among others) is varied and at reasonable prices. On the territory of almost every hotel complex you may be offered to rent a car.
If you prefer to rent a car directly through a local company, contacting local car rental companies will be helpful.

1. Vetura is a local car rental company in Istria with offices in all major cities in Istria. Head office: Trg J. Rakovca 2, Porec. Contacts: +385 52 434 700, +385 91 206 3070, Office: Green Laguna, Porec. Contacts: +385 52 451 391, + 385 91 483 7000,
2. Sixt. A large international car rental company has a branch in Porec. Office: Rade Koncara 1, Porec. Contacts: +385 95 438 2416. Opening hours: Mon-Sat: 8:00 – 20:00, Sun: 8:00 – 12:00.

Zelena Laguna Resort

Cycling routes

Porec, along with Novigrad, is the best place for cyclists in all of Istria. The city of Porec has more than 250 km of marked cycling routes of varying lengths and difficulty levels. There are also places to store bicycles.

Choosing housing

You are offered a varied choice of accommodation, considered the best in all of Istria. Two large Croatian hotel chains, Valamar and Laguna, represent the majority of large hotels, campsites and resorts in the Croatian city of Porec. There are various apartments and villas on offer, as well as several youth hostels located right in the city center.

It is noteworthy that Porec hotels in Croatia offer breakfast and dinner included in the room price. This fact alone can help you save a lot of money. On the other hand, Porec apartments provide a fully equipped kitchen, which means you save on cooking your own meals.

If you decide to stay in hotels in Porec, the hotels in Valamar look better than the hotels in Laguna, they are famous for their excellent selection of good quality buffet dishes, but hotels in Laguna are much cheaper, especially in the summer season.

Valamar Riviera Hotel & Residence

A stylish waterfront hotel, ideal for romantics and those who appreciate the finer things in life. Elegant rooms and suites overlook the waterfront, while personalized service and gourmet cuisine add to the intimate atmosphere. Valamar Riviera Hotel & Residence is known for the best breakfast in the city. It's an ideal starting point to explore the cultural, entertainment and gastronomic delights of the vibrant city.
Prices: from 80 euros for a double room with breakfast.

Valamar Riviera Hotel & Residence

Hotel Valamar Isabella

It is part of the Valamar Isabella resort, opened in 2015 on the tiny island of St. Nicholas. The Valamar Isabella Resort consists of a 4-star hotel, villas, studio apartments and a castle.

The island of St. Nikola is just a 5-minute boat ride from the center of Porec. The family hotel has 180 superior and family rooms.

At the hotel you will find:

• heated outdoor pool;
• Children's swimming pool;
• small wellness center with indoor pool;
• buffet restaurant "Izola".

While children take part in popular recreational games and programs under the watchful eye of the team, adults will have plenty of time to themselves: laze on the beach, undergo treatment at the modern wellness center or take part in sports activities.
Prices: from 90 euros per night in a double room with breakfast.

Boutique Hotel Mauro

The 4-star boutique hotel Mauro is located on the seafront in the historical center of Porec. This is a new hotel, opened in July 2010.
Just a few steps from the Euphrasian Basilica and close to the main square of the city in close proximity to many shops, bars. Hotel Mauro combines a historic exterior with a modern interior and offers free parking and Wi-Fi for hotel guests. The romantic spirit of the Mauro's restaurant is ideal for couples. The menu is rich in local dishes.
Prices: from 89 euros per night for a double room with breakfast.

Boutique Hotel Mauro

Grand Hotel Palazzo Porec

The hotel was built in 1910. It was restored in 2009. The building is located on the top of the peninsula, in the Old Town of Porec, surrounded by the sea.
The rooms are comfortable and clean. Superior rooms are higher in price, but much more spacious than classic rooms. The hotel features a small outdoor pool, wellness centre, shops, a restaurant and the popular Del Mar Café, which serves drinks, cakes and ice cream.
Prices: from 82 euros per night for a double room with breakfast.

Hotel Parentium Porec

Renovated in 2012, Parentium Porec quickly became one of the most popular hotels in Porec. The hotel is located on a small peninsula overlooking the sea and marina. This place is truly superb and a bit secluded from the rest of this busy resort.
The hotel has 268 rooms, a spacious lobby, a beautiful outdoor pool and beautiful beaches. It is surrounded by a dense pine forest, which provides reliable shelter on hot summer days. The rooms are elegant and modern.
Be sure to book a room with a balcony to enjoy the stunning views.
Prices: from 105 euros per night for a double room with breakfast.

Hotel Parentium Porec

Jadran Residence

The hotel immediately attracts attention due to its budget-friendly nature. It is located in a historical building on the Porec waterfront. The rooms look dated, but each room has a high ceiling and a wonderful view of the sea of ​​the Croatian city of Porec. The popular bar Porec-Epoca is located on the ground floor of the residence.
Prices: from 41 euros per night for a double room with breakfast.

Apartments

Remember to choose what you want to rent carefully. The main advantages of renting apartments in the vicinity of Porec:

• the absence of noise and fuss, which you will definitely experience if you choose an apartment in the center;
• the price is lower compared to the center;
• closer to the beaches and sea.

Camping

Green Lagoon is one of the best campsites in Porec. The closest campsite to the city is 5 km from the center. Its capacity: 3000 people.
Dense forested terrain covers much of the area. There are enough toilets and they are all clean. Along the coast there are many beaches: pebbly and rocky with sunbathing areas and easy access to the sea.
There is a swimming pool, various restaurants, bars, sports facilities and entertainment for children and adults. A wonderful seaside walking and cycling trail.

Green Lagoon

Sea and beaches

The shores of the city are washed by the Adriatic Sea. During the summer months, temperatures in the waters of Porec in Croatia can rise to 28 degrees Celsius.

Beach characteristics

From north to south, Porec stretches over more than 10 km of coastline. The beaches here range from rocky, cemented, pebbly to sandy. The variety of options will suit everyone. Sun and sea are still the main reasons to visit Porec.

Between Cervar Porat in the north and Green Lagoon in the south, holidaymakers have a variety of beaches to choose from, from the wild beaches of Porto Bussola to the action-packed beaches of Pical, Brulo and Green Lagoon.

You will meet many tour guides on the beaches. They usually offer day excursions around the Croatian city of Porec, boat trips to the Limfjord or along the Riviera.

Reminder for beach holidaymakers:

• the coast is usually rocky, and in some places it is difficult to get down to the sea: wear sneakers or sandals to protect your feet;
• on all Croatian beaches of Porec designated for recreation there are trash cans, changing cabins, showers, bars and restaurants, sun loungers and sun umbrellas, opportunities to engage in a variety of water sports: water skiing, catamarans and other attractions;
• in the vicinity of many beaches in the Croatian city of Porec there are small grocery stores and beachwear;
• public toilets are not located on all beaches: despite this, you can visit the toilet in any bar or restaurant nearby, some charge a fee for using the toilets, others allow only bar guests to use the toilets;
• on some beaches there are sellers of donuts and other products made from dough and boiled corn - such food is perfect for a snack;
• The beaches of Porec in Croatia are generally not crowded.

Beaches of Porec

Green Lagoon

Large resort located 5 km south of Porec in Croatia. Green Lagoon consists of many bays, small peninsulas, more than 10 km of coastline, 8 hotels, one residential complex, two campsites, many bars, restaurants and entertainment.

At the entrance to the resort, in front of the Molindrio Hotel, there is a wakeboarding park and a small pebble beach nearby. The latter is used as wakeboarding exit points. There is little shade, but there is a nice grassy area with hammocks, a volleyball court, and a small playground with a sandbox and swings. A bar with a large terrace is the centerpiece of the wakeboarding park. Public toilets are available next to the bar and are available to guests free of charge.

To the south you will find Parentium Beach. It represents the coastline along a small peninsula on which the Parentium Hotel is located. The coast is rocky, with cemented sunbathing areas, especially on the northern side of the peninsula. The beach is provided for hotel guests. The southwestern part of the peninsula overlooks the central territory of the resort. This part is popular among locals. The sunbathing area is grassy, ​​there is practically no shade. There are 2 restaurants on the beach.

The central part of the Zelena Laguna resort is the area between the Plavi hotel and the Astra residential complex. The beach is cemented, with a small number of pebbles. For lovers of active recreation, there are many sports facilities available:

• mini golf;
• table tennis;
• tennis courts;
• small inflatable water park;
• rental of motor boats, catamarans;
• bicycles for rent.

The coastal part is narrow, so many buildings are located right on the seashore: restaurants, cafes, shops, including grocery stores. A regular boat departs from here, connecting the resort with the center of Porec. An adult one-way ticket costs 20 kuna, and 10 kuna for a child under 12 years old.

To the south is Delfin Beach. This beach is located in front of the hotel of the same name, the largest hotel in all of Croatia. The hotel is located on a hilly peninsula overlooking the promenade. The coast here is rocky, undisturbed by any buildings except for a few benches and trash bins along the embankment. Some parts of the beach are very steep and few people dare to swim here. Other parts of the beach are made up of coves with tiny natural pebble beaches.

Zelena Laguna

The entire peninsula is covered with dense pine forest, which helps to hide in natural shade from the heat. On the southwestern shores of the peninsula are:

• popular beach bar Saint & Sinner;
• small restaurant;
• children playground;
• large sandbox for children;
• water slide;
• Volleyball Court;
• grocery and beachwear stores;
• a stall with french fries, chicken wings and pancakes.

The beach is rocky, cemented and pebbly in parts. Activities offered at Delfin Beach include jet ski rentals, motor boats and catamarans, a crazy UFO ride, banana boat rides and parasailing.

Even further south begins the Zelena Laguna camping site, where sports activities are provided: mini golf, table tennis, bicycle rental, etc. Camping Zelena Laguna and Bijela Uvala offer plenty of swimming and sunbathing areas. In Green Lagoon, among other things, there is a small nudist beach.

Brulo Beach

Located just 2 km from the center of Porec, Brulo Beach is located directly below the Diamant, Kristal and Rubin hotels. A dense pine forest covers the entire area, creating a wonderful shady area. The beach is rocky with cemented areas for sunbathing. In the central part of Brulo Beach there is a small natural pool with shallow water for small children, a playground and a huge sandbox.

There are many bars and restaurants near the hotels. There are no public toilets, but you can visit the toilets of nearby bars and restaurants.

Brulo Beach offers many sports facilities: tennis courts, table tennis, mini golf and entertainment for children - trampoline, inflatable water park.

Brulo is a great beach with lots to do, natural shade and a wide selection of bars and restaurants. It is located near the city, so it can be filled with a large number of vacationers.

Brulo Beach

City Beach

There is a city beach next to Brulo Beach. This beach is similar to Brulo, although it is less crowded. There is a children's playground near the beach.

St. Nicholas Island

A small island just 5 minutes drive from the center of Porec. St. Nicholas Island doesn't have any top-notch beaches as such, but it has always been popular for swimming, especially among the locals.

The sea here, especially in the west, is very deep. You can plunge into it to the very top. On the east coast of the small island, opposite the Valamar Isabella Hotel, there is a cemented beach with a sandy sunbathing area. There is a tiny artificial pebble beach next to it. The rest of the coast is rocky, with cemented sunbathing areas.

You can easily reach this island by small boat from the Porec waterfront. The ticket costs 40 kuna per person for a round trip. The price is low due to the fact that the hotel company on the island is trying to limit the number of regular guests.

St. Nicholas Island

Pical Beach

This is the first beach in the northern part of Porec. It is located below the Zagreb and Pical hotels, a 15-minute walk from the Old Town. This beach is very popular among locals. It is within walking distance of Porec's neighborhoods, so it is the most convenient beach if you live in the city or are staying there for a while.

The beach was restored 2 years ago, with improvements: new sunbathing areas, improved promenade.

Vacationers are provided with a beautiful pebble beach, a children's playground with a sandbox, car rental, bars and restaurants. On this beach there is one of the popular night bars in Porec - Tequila Bar. This bar is Porec's summer hot spot with live music and a truly wonderful atmosphere.

The Porec Jet-Ski Center is located at the far end of this beach, bordering Spadici Beach. The center offers ski rentals, a crazy UFO ride, banana rides, and go-kart riding. In the vicinity of the hotel there is a restaurant called Hrast with a stunning seaside terrace and really good cuisine.

There is a tourist train connecting Porec with Pikal beach (it goes to Spajdik). The ticket price is 10 kuna per person, and the trip duration is 10 minutes.

Spadici Beach

Continuing along the coast, starting at Pical Beach, you will reach Spadici Beach. It is located below the Valamar Pinia Hotel and Residence. The beach is cement, with a wide grass surface for sunbathing. This beach is often crowded with hotel guests, and locals are rare here. There are no shady areas.

There are several restaurants and cafes on the beach and along the main road just behind the beach. Showers and changing rooms are available to guests.

Spadici Beach

Materada Beach

Located in the same area, right next to Spadici beach. No shady areas. There are many sports and entertainment facilities, restaurants, bars, grocery stores, showers, and locker rooms.
At the far end of this beach you will find the private campsite Materada and then the Laguna Materada hotel.

Wild beaches

In Croatia, wild beaches mean beaches without infrastructure (no toilets, changing rooms, water sports, bars or restaurants).

In Porec, wild beaches start from Materada beach and all the way to Cervar Porat. The entire area remains untouched and uninhabited, with the exception of the Ulica campsite (for nudists), which is located halfway between Materada and Cervar Porat.

The most popular part of the area is Porto Busola, a peninsula and bay where locals love to picnic by the sea. The spot is so popular among locals that some wake up at 4am to secure a secluded spot on the beach.

Money and ATMs

The Croatian currency is the Kuna, although you can pay for some things in euros: meals in restaurants, accommodation, gasoline.

The exchange rate is around 7.6 CZK to 1 Euro. You can exchange money in many places in Porec: exchange offices, banks, hotels.

ATMs are located everywhere: next to every bank, in popular places in the city and in many hotels.

ATMs are easy to use thanks to their multilingual controls.

Landscapes of Porec

Shopping

There are plenty of grocery stores in Porec, Croatia; tourists have a wide selection of supermarkets for shopping. Almost all supermarkets in Porec are located along Mate Vlasica street, and each of them has a large parking lot. There are 2 Croatian supermarket chains Konzum and Plodine, as well as large European chains - Lidl and Kaufland. Billa is the only supermarket located in the city center, next to the bus station. The prices at the Lidl supermarket are much lower compared to the prices of other supermarkets in the Croatian city of Porec.

The best butcher in the city is Arman, who has a shop in the green part of the market. The best fish shops are Ancora on Gaspara Kalcica 10 and Batana on P. Kandlera 13. Both shops offer to clean the fish you buy, grill it or fry it, if desired.

There are 3 pharmacies in Porec. One is located in the main square, another is just a few meters from Via Pietro Candler, and the third is next to the hospital. Pharmacies are open from Monday to Saturday, and are closed on Sundays and holidays.

Two shops in the Croatian city of Porec sell equipment for camping and other outdoor activities - Parens at the main entrance to Porec and Meridijen in the industrial area of ​​Porec.
Clothing stores are small boutiques located in the old town of Porec. Among them you can find Sisley, Benetton and St. Oliver, but no high-end brands.

Holidays in Porec

Porec is a small town in Istria in the middle of a vast resort region. This place is always full of tourists and most of the hotels are on the beach outside the city. Keep in mind that the beaches are rocky and not sandy, but given how beautiful the sea is in the Croatian city of Porec, every traveler will want to visit it.

Porec offers a variety of things to try while on holiday here, from water sports, car sports and cycling to olive oil sampling and wine tasting.

Porec – famous resort on the western coast of the Istrian peninsula.

Poreč, with a population of about 8,000 people, is known both for its numerous attractions and the famous 6th-century Euphrasian Basilica, built in the 19th century, and the largest on the Adriatic coast.

Attractions in Porec

Many buildings in Old center of Porec built on the sites and foundations of buildings of Ancient Rome.

TO main attractions of Porec belong to early Christian Euphrasian Basilica with its exceptionally beautiful Byzantine mosaics, which brought Porec world fame.

Dekumanskaya street leading to the forum,

Porec's oldest square – Marafor, on which the remains of the ancient Roman forum, the Temple of Neptune, the Temple of Mars and the Great Temple are located, the City fortifications and Towers of Porec have survived to this day, as well as Porec City Museum with an interesting collection of antiquities.

These days in Euphrasian Basilica classical music concerts are held.

Porec captivates with its unique combination of ancient history and modern tourist infrastructure.

The city is surrounded by greenery of city parks, impressive monuments of ancient Roman architecture. Cozy cafes on the streets and courtyards of Porec attract, small restaurants and shops will not leave you indifferent. The beautiful Porec embankment, a place for walks and recreation for residents and guests of Porec, offers a magnificent view of the coastal islands and the Adriatic Sea.

Today Porec is also famous for its numerous well-maintained beaches, large on the coast and entertainment for vacationing guests of the city of Porec.

Webcam Porec

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From Porec to Italy

High-speed motor catamarans sail from Porec, Croatia to Venice, Italy and back.

Catamaran Venezia Line:

The duration of the trip from Porec to Venice is 2 hours 45 minutes.

Schedule of the high-speed catamaran Prince of Venice from Porec to Venice: the catamaran sails to Venice on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays;

the catamaran leaves the port of Porec at 8:00 and arrives in Venice at 11:00; The return catamaran leaves Venice at 17:00 and arrives at the port of Porec at 19:45.

The cost for an adult from Porec to Venice is 75 euros (Venezia Line ferry).

Catamaran Adriatic Jet

Schedule of the high-speed catamaran Adriatic Jet from Porec to Venice: the catamaran sails to Venice on Wednesdays and Saturdays; on Wednesdays the catamaran leaves the port of Porec at 7:30 and arrives in Venice at 11:00; The return catamaran on Wednesdays leaves Venice at 17:00 and arrives at the port of Porec at 20:30.

On Saturdays, the catamaran leaves the port of Porec at 8:00 and arrives in Venice at 11:00; return catamaran on Wednesdays leaves Venice at 17:00 and arrives at the port of Porec at 19:30

Cost of a catamaran ticket from Porec to Venice:
– adult ticket (one way) – 56 euros
– child ticket (one way) – 33 euros
– adult ticket (round trip) – 116 euros
– child ticket (round trip) – 72 euros
– children under 4 years old – free

You can also get to Venice Italy by high-speed catamaran along the route Mali Lošinj (Lošinj) – Pula – Rovinj – Poreč – Venice.

Beaches of the Istrian Peninsula

The coast of the Istrian peninsula is picturesquely indented with numerous bays and bays.

44 beaches in Istria awarded the Blue Flag for cleanliness and comfort for vacationers. The peninsula has pebble and rocky (concrete for sunbathing) beaches.

Istria is famous for its numerous hotels with a variety of services and entertainment

TOP 10 best villas in Europe

Villa “Lorena” located in the Novigrad resort of the Istrian peninsula (17 km from the city of Porec and 16 km from the city of Umag) was included in the TOP 10 rating of the best luxury villas in Europe in 2016. The ranking was compiled by the Daily Telegraph.

Hotels in Porec

Hotel Village Laguna Galijot 4* Porec

VERY GOOD rating 8.5 / 10
The rating is based on reviews from 82 hotel guests
first line
Distance to center of Porec: 20 minutes walk
50 km
Additionally: The Village Laguna Galijot hotel is located right on the seashore, offering an outdoor swimming pool, sunbathing beds, a variety of entertainment, sports equipment, a bar and a restaurant
Price for a double room at the Village Laguna Galijot: from 88 euros

Hotel Laguna Istra 3* Porec

GOOD rating 7.9 / 10
The rating is based on reviews of 134 hotel guests
Distance to the nearest beach: first line
Distance to center of Porec: 5 km
Distance to Pula Airport: 60 km
Additionally: the hotel is located right on the seashore, for guests there are two outdoor swimming pools with sun loungers, a variety of sports activities, a bar and a restaurant
from 47 euros

Hotel Laguna Mediteran 3* Porec

EXCELLENT rating 8.7/10
The rating is based on reviews from 401 hotel guests
Distance to the nearest beach: 100 m
Distance to center of Porec: 2 km
Distance to Pula Airport: 60 km
Additionally: the hotel's unique location surrounded by oak and cedar trees, an outdoor pool with sun loungers, a heated children's pool, a variety of sports programs and entertainment
Cost of a room for two in a hotel: from 47 euros

Private apartments in Porec

Apartments Materada Residence 3* Porec

EXCELLENT rating 8.7/10
The rating is based on reviews from 55 guests
Distance to the nearest beach: 50 m
Distance to center of Porec: 2.5 km
Distance to Pula Airport: 55 km
Additionally: free Wi-Fi, free parking, apartments with air conditioning, hairdryer, satellite TV, terrace or balcony, beach volleyball for guests, outdoor swimming pool with jacuzzi, picnic area with barbecue, children's playground, bar, grocery store 200 meters from the apartments , bars and a restaurant serving Mediterranean cuisine, a water slide, a water park and a tennis court. Tourist train to the center of Porec 500 m from the apartments, the famous and Adrenaline Park resorts Zelena Laguna 5 km from the apartments

From 47 euros

Apartments House Maric 3* Porec

VERY GOOD rating 8.3 / 10
The rating is based on reviews from 99 guests
Distance to the nearest beach: 200 m
Distance to center of Porec: 10 minutes walk
Distance to Pula Airport: 56 km
Additionally: apartments with air conditioning and heating, free Wi-Fi, satellite TV, equipped kitchen, barbecue in the garden, the nearest small pebble beach with a variety of activities is 1 km away, most apartments have a balcony overlooking the garden or the sea, several cycling routes are nearby
Cost of an apartment for two: from 65 euros

Apartment Naturist Solaris Residence 3* Porec

VERY GOOD rating 8.1 / 10
The rating is based on reviews from 296 guests
Distance to the nearest beach: first line
Distance to center of Porec: 3 km
Distance to Pula Airport: 56 km
Additionally: the apartment complex is surrounded by a green peaceful oasis, apartments with a balcony and satellite TV, for guests an outdoor swimming pool, tennis courts, a restaurant, a variety of sports activities, including aqua aerobics, gymnastics, aerobics, organized cycling, animation program, live music every evening in during the summer season, playground, swimming school, children's entertainment mini-club
Cost of an apartment for three: from 72 euros

Getting to the city of Porec

The city of Porec has excellent connections with all major cities in Croatia, as well as with many European cities.

The closest international airport to Porec is Valtura city of Pula 52 km.

You can also rent a car at Pula airport and get to the city of Porec by car

Rent a car at Pula airport

Distance from the city of Porec to the airport – 264 km
Distance from the city of Porec to Ronchi dei Legionari Airport in Italy – 112 km
Distance from Porec to Marko Polo Airport – 220 km
Distance from Porec to Brnik Airport – 190 km

The nearest airport is Valtura, Pula.

Pula Airport address – 52100, Valtursko polje 210, P.o.b.89
Pula Airport phone + 385 52 530 105

Get to Porec by bus

The city of Porec is connected by direct bus lines to all major cities of Croatia, and from Porec you can also travel by bus to Italy and Slovenia.

Bus station address in Porec: Porec, Rade Koncara 1
Phone number of the bus station in Porec: +385 60 333 111

Website for bus traffic in Croatia www.autobusni-kolodvor.com

Getting to Porec by car

Porec is connected by roads with the cities of the Istrian peninsula of Croatia - Rovinj, Pula, Umag, Rijeka and with all major cities of Croatia, as well as Slovenia and Italy.

From the city of Porec there are free and toll roads to the Croatian cities of Umag, Novigrad, Vrsar, Rovinj, Pula, Medulin, Rabac, Opatija and then through Rijeka to the rest of the cities of Croatia - Zagreb, Zadar, Split, Dubrovnik, and other European cities.

Distance from the city of Porec to cities in Croatia and Europe

– 452 km; up to – 498 km; up to – 640 km

Distance from Porec to European cities:
to the city of Trieste, Italy – 85 km; to the city of Ljubljana, Slovenia – 185 km; to the city of Venice, Italy – 264 km; to the city of Milan, Italy – 519 km; to the city of Vienna, Austria – 561 km; to the city of Munich, Germany – 522 km; to the city of Bratislava, Slovakia – 613 km

Rent a car in Porec

Porec on the map of Croatia:

Weather in Porec

The number of daylight hours in Porec per year is 2388.

Average monthly air temperatures Porec

January +8 C
February +10 C
March +13 C
April +17 C
May +21 C
June +25 C
July +28 C
August +28 C
September +24 C
October +19 C
November +14 C
December +10 C

Average monthly water temperatures at Porec beaches

January +12 C
February +11 C
March +14 C
April +15 C
May +18 C
June +21 C
July +22 C
August +24 C
September +22 C
October +19 C
November +17 C
December +13 C

The lowest water temperature in Porec occurs in March from 9.3 C to 11.1 C.

The highest water temperature in Porec is in August from 23.3 C to 24.1 C.

The salinity of sea water in Porec is 36-38 percent.

Photos from //freewalkingtourcroatia.com, croatia.hr are used on the page

In a nutshell. For those traveling to Croatia by car, I recommend starting the journey from Umag. Then move to Porec, Rovinj, Pula. If you choose one for a week or two, it would be strategic to settle in Rovinj or Pula. From here it is easiest to get to the most interesting cities on your own and take. We did the opposite: we started the trip with a 3-day stop in, then stayed in, and Porec was compared to these towns. And in vain. It does not lose in color, atmosphere, or comfort. But still, after the larger Rovinj and Pula...

And, of course, Porec is Istria, and Istria in the summer is perhaps the most comfortable. In more interesting and larger cities in the south - Zadar, Split, Dubrovnik - the water and air are 5 degrees higher than in Istria. Therefore, it is better to open and close the season in the south, and at the height of summer it makes sense to go to the more northern Istrian cities of Croatia.

Beaches. Porec is one of the favorite tourist cities for sea holidays in Croatia. Why is it so popular, despite Pula, Rovinj, and Umag being located nearby? It's simple. According to various sources, in the vicinity of Porec. Let’s just list: the beaches of Valeta, Crnik, Lanterna, the beach of the car camping Galeb, Solaris, Ulika, the beach of the Laguna Materada hotel, Doni Spadici, Borik, Oliva (St. Nikola island), city beach, Brulo, Bellevue, Galiot beach, Parencium, Lotosi, Dolphin, Zelena Laguna, Bijela Uvala...

Although, where do they begin and where do they end? The entire coast is a continuous beach.

In Porec, perhaps, the most vibrant beach and hotel life is in full swing. It even seemed to us that this is the most equipped and crowded resort in the country, not counting Dubrovnik. For a lazy hotel holiday - definitely here. Although all-inclusive hotels are not easy to find here, as throughout Croatia.

The best excursions in Porec are independent, on foot, with a map of attractions in hand.

But excursions from Porec are very diverse. You will be offered a choice of a trip to the cities of Istria, Venice, Trieste, Brijuni Park, the Lima Canal, islands (Krk, Losinj, Cres, fish picnics, fishing). Where is the best place to go from Porec? I don’t dare dissuade those who haven’t been there from visiting Venice - after all, they say it will soon go under water, and it’s the closest way to get from Croatia to Venice if you’re staying in Istria... But ideally, pick up a map, Compass, circle an area with a radius of about 200 kilometers and try to travel the length and breadth of the peninsula: there is something to keep you busy for a month, if not the whole summer.

It’s the same with fish picnics: ideally, if you go, then choose a program in which, in addition to the picnic itself, there will be something else: the same Vrsar, the fjord, Rovinj.

Keen fishermen from Porec (and all other tourist towns in Croatia) can go on a sea fishing excursion. It is usually combined with a fish picnic, swimming in the sea - you will be taken either to secluded coves on the coast or to small idyllic islands.

Porec embankment at sunset.

Sunset, the sound of the waves, the aromas of seafood from nearby konob... Walking, having dinner, aimlessly visiting souvenir shops, we stayed in the center until dark.

The visiting card of Porec is the Euphrasian Basilica.

Where to live? For some color, head to the Old Town. Remember that there is nowhere to park your car in the center, and you will have to walk with your suitcases. If this doesn’t bother you, the center will be romantic and colorful.

At the entrance to one of the many konob in Porec.

For the sound of waves and the aroma of pine trees, head to one of the city’s beach areas. We especially note the beaches of Laguna Materada and Zelena Laguna.

There are no five-star hotels in Porec - there are very few of them in all of Croatia, when compared with Turkey and Greece. There are also only a few hotels operating on an all-inclusive basis in Croatia. But there are good network fours, for example, “Laguna” and “Valamar”.

The apartments are in no way inferior to them (just as well located, with fresh renovation, furniture, plumbing), but will cost much less: for a room in four you will pay from 200 to 300 euros per day, for apartments - from 50.

Bye, Porec! Perhaps we are subjective, but we categorically refuse to understand why Porec is one of the most popular among Russians, Ukrainians, and Belarusians. Despite the fact that there are not as many CIS citizens here as there once were in Turkey and Egypt, and in general in Croatia you rarely hear Russian speech, here we still met fellow citizens.

We frankly missed the city rhythm of life and with hope rushed to Opatija, and there...

Porec in Croatia is an ancient city and the largest tourist center of Istria, the largest peninsula of the country. Porec is located in the lagoon of the same name in the western part of Istria, famous for its mild pleasant climate, rich vegetation and clean beaches. The coastline that runs along the city is very winding and forms many secluded coves, making it an excellent place for a seaside holiday. Porec is one of the few Mediterranean cities where ancient Roman monuments, temples, and medieval fortresses are perfectly preserved. Most of its attractions are included in the UNESCO World Heritage List.

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In Croatia, Porec is rightfully considered one of the most important tourism centers. This is facilitated by favorable natural conditions, magnificent architecture, rich cultural life, developed infrastructure and good service.

What to see, where to visit

Porec has preserved many sights from different eras, which form the appearance of the historical part of the city. Its “calling card” is the Euphrasian Basilica, protected by UNESCO. It was erected in the 6th century under Bishop Euphrasia on the site of the older church of St. Moor (patron of the city). The bell tower of the basilica offers a picturesque panoramic view of the city and the sea.

Many of the local ancient buildings were built on the ruins of ancient buildings, and the main city streets - the Roman Decumanus and Cardo Maximus - lead to Marafor Square, where the remains of the ancient forum are located. Not far from the square you can see fragments of the Temple of Neptune and the ruins of the Great Temple of Mars, once the largest on the Adriatic coast. A large number of exhibits from the Roman Empire are available in the city's History Museum.

The former power of Porec's fortifications is evidenced by several towers of the 15th century - Round (or South), Semicircular, Pentagonal. An example of Venetian architecture is the villa of the Polesini family; the Baroque style is represented by the building of the Istrian municipality. In addition, the House of the Two Saints (XV century), the Romanesque House (XIII century), the Church of the Virgin Mary (XVIII century) and many medieval churches outside the historical center of Porec deserve attention.

Beaches

The city coast stretches for almost 65 km. There are many lagoons with emerald water and quiet bays. Those who like a secluded holiday can go by boat to the nearby islands to enjoy the beautiful sea and pristine nature without interference.

The beaches in Porec, as throughout Croatia, are predominantly concrete platforms with specially equipped descents into the water and rocky plateaus. There are also large pebble beaches, and you can also enter the sea from rocks. Many of Porec's beaches are marked with the UNESCO Blue Flag.

Entertainment and active recreation

Porec has a well-developed resort infrastructure and a variety of recreational opportunities. Tourists can enjoy numerous open-air cafes, restaurants, discos, parks, shops, tennis courts, gyms, cycling and walking routes, spa centers, sports equipment rentals, water sports, diving clubs, an extreme park, an autodrome and much more. other.

Cultural events contribute to the popularity of Porec. In the summer there are classical music concerts, jazz evenings, Street Art Festival, Zlatna sopela (folklore festival), the annual exhibition of contemporary art and the Adriaticum exhibition, and in September the medieval festival Giostra.

During the summer season, the Istralandia water park operates in Novigrad, neighboring Porec. The whole family can relax here. The journey will take approximately 20 minutes.

Porec is home to one of the most famous youth clubs in the country, Byblos. During the summer months, young people from Croatia, Italy, Austria and Slovenia come here.

Where to stay

In Croatia, Porec is considered perhaps the most visited resort. Therefore, it has the largest number and variety of hotels in the country. Tourists can choose to stay in hotels of different categories, apart-hotels, campsites, private villas and apartments, located both in quiet areas on the coast and in the city center, closer to entertainment.

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