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| Rovinj | ||
| County | Istria County | |
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| Residents | 14.234 (2001) | |
other value for residents on Wikidata: 14294   | ||
| height | 0 m | |
| Tourist info | 385 52 811-566 www.tzgrovinj.hr | |
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Rovinj is a city on the peninsula Istria in Croatia.
getting there
In the street
From Germany via the 
from Munich to Salzburg. There on the 
direction Villach. Through the Karawanken tunnel to Ljubljana, there direction Postojna until the end of the autobahn Twill. Take the expressway to Pula, but first take the Rovinj exit!
By plane
The airport Pula is located about 40 km southeast of Rovinj.By boat
There is a ferry service from Venezia Lines to Venice with a total of 8 crossings per week and a duration of 3½ hours. There is also the 2 Marina Rovinj near the old town.
mobility
Parking is often difficult. The 3 Valdiora car park, which is directly at the market and therefore closest to the old town, is often closed to tourists on Saturday evening. The stewards only allow residents to park. There is an overview of the parking spaces and parking costs on the Inforovinj.
If you catch a parking claw, just call the numbers given, describe in English where you are and the gentlemen come quickly with their scooters. In 2007 the fine was only approx. € 12. (2015: 500 kn, if paid within three days 250 kn).
Tourist Attractions
- Old town. The peninsula of the old town with its winding streets and its Romanesque-Gothic cityscape has numerous buildings from the Renaissance and Baroque periods.
- Coastal landscape. A trip to the upstream Islands, e.g. B. the 4 Qatar Island (Sveta Katarina) or the 1 Red island (a dam connects the islands Sveta Andrija and Maškin on a double island) are a must. Glass-bottom boat tours are also offered.
- 2 Church of St. Euphemia, Trg Sv. Eufemije, 52210, Rovinj, Croatia. The Catholic baroque church from 1736 not only rewards with its sacred space. From the forecourt there is a great view over the city and the bay.
Rovinj with the church tower of St. Euphemia
In the alleys of the old town
The Church of St. Euphemia
Old town
activities
Climb
Directly near Rovinj (also easily accessible on foot) there is a large climbing area with over 100 routes that are well secured (new hooks every 2m). Climbing on natural rocks with beautiful sinter formations as well as slab climbing in a former quarry is possible almost right next to each other. Some routes are located directly by the sea, here you can cool off, which is urgently necessary, especially in summer.
How to get there: In Rovinj, follow the obvious signs to the hotel Eden. You drive past it on the left, continue down the street until you see an entrance gate to a park on the right. Park here and follow the path through the gate for about 5 minutes.
There are two in the immediate vicinity further climbing areas:
- at the Limski Canal, with a beautiful view over this fjord. Unfortunately not easy to find: From Rovinj you drive back to the expressway between Koper and Pula. Shortly before, follow the signs "Limski Kanal", then at the crossroads in the valley go straight up the mountain again. Shortly after the place name sign for ??? Turn left and then left again 30m further. After a few meters, an unpaved path begins. You shouldn't be confused by the sign that this path is closed.
- at the ruins of the castle Dvigrad
To go biking
There are mostly well-developed and signposted cycle paths on the coast; but sometimes also very bad. (Have a map of the cycle route available at a tourist information office). In Rovinj you can rent bicycles, supposedly quite cheap.
Swimming
Bathing and swimming is possible in the middle of the city at the marked points approximately from the height of the Church of St. Euphemia. Since it is a stony rocky coast, bathing shoes are advisable. Due to the high volume of traffic on sports boats, it is essential to keep to the areas delimited by buoys. Naturally, nudism is not allowed in the city. Anyone who is mobile will find the opportunity to tan seamlessly outside of the city.
shop
The daily 1 market Rovinj market offers a wide range of fresh vegetables and local products such as olive oil, wines and truffles. The chains with pepperoni, garlic and bay leaf are a nice souvenir. The grapes in the second row are also of excellent quality and the sellers aren't that pushy. Freshly caught fish is available in a small hall next to the market.
In the narrow streets there are a variety of small shops with handicrafts. Much of it turns out to be mass-produced goods from the Far East on closer inspection. But there are still some designers and artisans who stand out from the crowd with real craftsmanship and unique pieces.
The prices are often also written in euros, but officially you can only pay in the local currency, the kuna.
kitchen
In general, keep your eyes open! Many restaurants at the foot of the old town offer a great ambience and a grandiose panorama on the terrace. But what is on the plate is often expensive by Croatian standards and does not impress with its quality. Many tourists only come once anyway - they have to be fobbed off quickly in order to have a high throughput. This is understandable from the point of view of the catering industry, since the earnings for the whole year have to be earned in a few months, but annoying for the customer. Therefore: Don't be fooled by the ambience and the good sight and rather look for something a little apart. There are also many good restaurants outside the old town.
nightlife
accommodation
- Dvigrad. Directly opposite the approach to the climbing area, someone is renting out their garden to campers. The toughest sleep under a large ledge directly on the climbing rock, which is somewhat protected from the weather by a stone wall.
- Villa Baron Gautsch (in Rovinj follow the signs to the Park-Hotel, this is in the same street). Nice pension with very friendly staff. Clean, small rooms, also single rooms available. Large shared balcony.Price: Between 20 and 37 € per day and person including breakfast, depending on the season.
trips
- Rovinj is the landing point of the Venezia Lines. Crossings to Venice last around 3½ hours and are offered around eight times a week (depending on the season)
- 1 Pula: the largest city in Istria with its amphitheater built under Emperor Augustus, one of the largest amphitheaters built by the Romans.
- In the vicinity of Rovinj are the interesting old towns of 2 Bale
, 3 Motovun
and 4 Pazin.
literature
Web links
- https://www.rovinj-rovigno.hr/ - Official website of Rovinj
- Tourist guide of the city of Rovinj
