Best of Istria | Best of Blue Istria in a Week

An overview of these towns with their highlights was provided in the earlier chapters. Please revisit those chapters for additional information about each of these towns.

Additional information on towns of Blue Istria is available at Istria Tourist Board.

Umag and Novigrad: Umag and Novigrad are located in the NW Istria and are the first two coastal towns encountered as you enter from the north. Additional highlights of Umag and Novigrad are listed in Chapter 4.

Porec:  As you drive south, you’ll come to Porec, one of the most photographed places of Istria. Additional highlights of Porec are listed in Chapter 6.

Vrsar and Funtana:  Panoramic Vrsar and historic Funtana are famous for their beaches. Additional highlights of Vrsar and Funtana are listed in Chapter 7.

Rovinj: Rovinj is the pearl of Istria and the most visited town in Istria. Additional highlights of Rovinj are listed in Chapter 8.

Pula: Pula is the largest town in Istria and has a rich history of Roman and Austro-Hungarian culture to explore. Additional highlights of Pula are listed in Chapter 9.

Rabac: Istria’s east coast is less visited but Rabac is still charming. Additional highlights of Rabac are listed in Chapter 10.

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