You start your bicycle holiday in Porec, which is probably the most important town at the west coast of Croatia and on the Istria Peninsula. The Euphrasian Basilica and the Cathedral Basilica of the Assumption of Mary has been inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List in 1997.
Day 1: Arrival at Porec
Individual arrival at your hotel in Porec. We suggest to visit the Euphrasian Basilica - listed as UNESCO World Heritage since 1997.
Day 2: Round trip Porec, ~35 km
Today’s cycling day makes you explore the hinterland of Porec. First along the coast to the bathing resort Santa Marina di Vabriga and then to Vabriga. You leave the coast again and continue cycling in the inland to Visnjan and back to Porec.
Day 3: Porec > Vrsar > Limski Channel > Porec, ~40 km
Today you will cycle from Porec to the famous fjord-like Limski channel with its blue shimmering water. The Limski channel is a protected natural area and on its coasts you will find mussels- and oyster breeding. Through the inland you will get back to Porec.
Day 4: Groznjan > Buje > Novigrad - Porec, ~55 km
You will reach the artistic village Groznjan today! Named the first time in 1102 it is today a meeting point for musicians from all over the world. During summer a lot of classical concerts with young musicians take place. In the second half of July you can join the festival “Jazz is back”. In the end of September artists meet each other for “Ex Tempore” - performing arts. From Groznjan you cycle passing Buje downhill to the Adriatic coast and along to Novigrad (in Italian Cittanova). This medieval town is surrounded by a defensive wall and is seated at the mouth of the river Mirna. On your way back you will pass the cave “Jama Baredine” - a dripstone cave, before reaching Porec again.
Day 5: Motovun > Porec, ~45 km
After a short transfer in the hinterland of Porec the first stop is Motovun, a formerly important strategic point of the Venetians, invulnerable on the top of a steep hill. You may surround this medieval town and enjoy the breath taking view on the surrounded hilly landscape, the sea and the Mirna valley. Along the Parenzana you continue your ride to Vizinada from where you will see once again the impressing town of Motovun before going back to Porec.
Day 6: Rest day by the sea
Today you can enjoy a rest day by the sea. In Porec are some of the most beautiful beaches in Istria - from dreamy pebble beaches to fine white sandy beaches Porec offers something for every taste.
7th day: Porec - Kanfanar - Rovinj - Pula, ~ 60 km
After a short transfer to Kanfanar, you ride to Rovinj, one of the most beautiful cities in Istria. Surrounded by the Adriatic sea, you can see from afar the high bell tower of the Euphemia church, which stands on the highest square in Rovinj. In Fazana you have the opportunity to take a trip to the Brijuni islands on one of the many boats. Then we continue to Pula, the largest city in Istria, which is known for its ancient monuments such as the amphitheatre. In the evening, transfer back to Porec.
Day 8: Departure
Individual departure or extension of your stay.
