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 Istria - Green Mediterranean
Istrian small towns look as if they have
just descended from painting. Some Istrian towns have been
preserved, while others, ravaged by the time and misfortune are
nothing more then romantic ruins. Towns on the coast proudly
display their true belonging to the Mediterranean, being the
typical coastal Roman municipalities with ports, jovial ships and
seething streets. On the other hand, medieval towns blooming on the
hillocks the hinterland are true small mid-European forts exuding
the calmness of the mainland. If you want to truly experience
Istria in all its diversity, start from Pula, Rovinj or Porec, then
go to Svetvicenat and finally to Motovun and Hum, the smallest town
in the world. In Rovinj you will recognize the contours and
heritage of Venice, in Pazin the spirit of Austria. If you meet
someone, feel free to stop that person and ask whatever comes to
your mind. People here are gentle and kind, and will be glad to
tell you the story - a piece of land where the greatest diversities
exist side by side in the harmony.
Why Istria is also so special? To begin
with, let us recall the myth of the Argonauts. Chasing Jason and
the golden fleece, the Colchians sailed to the cost of Istria. Once
they arrived, they never wished to return home again. There is
something in its magic, like nowhere else in the Mediterranean.
Here you will find a town that, like Rome, lies on seven hills and
boasts about its famous Arena. This is a truly land of wonders,
thought Jules Werne as he wrote about subterranean Pazin Pit in his
novel "Matthias Sandorf". Be sure to look into the churches of
Istria, enjoy the lively medieval frescos and the world of the
amazing Glagolitic alphabet. Discover the window from which James
Joyce dreamed about the career of a tenor.
And then you might see why Istria is so
special. Anyone who taste even a small part of its joy will get the
urge to visit it again. So, do not hesitate - enter this hidden
garden of nature and meet its wonderful, intact landscape.
Arriving in Istria
By plane: If you are arriving with regular
or charter flights to Pula, you will land at the Pula airport, the
biggest international airport in Istria. The Pula airport is only
10km away from the city centre, so you can easily get there by
taxi, bus or organized transport.
By train: Coming by train, you can arrive
in Istria very quickly using the following lines: Ljubljana -
Divaca - Buzet - Pula or Zagreb - Rijeka - Pazin - Pula.
By boat:When you decide to visit Istria by
sea, you can use fixed or seasonal ferry lines. If you arriving by
your own boat, you will be cordially welcomed in many Istrian
marinas. The sea borders in Istria are located in harbours of
following Istrain towns: Umag, Novigrad, Porec, Rovinj, Pula and
Rabac.
By car:For your pleasant journey through
Istria, you have at your disposal the semi highway "Istrian Y",
taking you to central Istria and to the southern parts of the
peninsula, only 100km away from the border. Arriving to "Istrian Y"
from the eastern direction, using the Croatian highways from Zagreb
or Split to Rijeka, after crossing the Ucka tunnel, you will
quickly rich your final destination.
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