Top Things to do in Istria
What to do and see in Istria, Croatia: The Best Points of Interest & Landmarks
Discover the best top things to do in Istria, Croatia including Euphrasius Basilica, Port of Rovinj, Main Street, Riva, Spiaggia Isola rossa, Rovigno, Groznjan Hilltop village of artists, Istria, Croatia, Valle dIstria/Bale, Roman Villa in Verige Bay, Eufrazijeva Street, Trevisol Street.
Restaurants in Istria
1. Euphrasius Basilica
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 1,486 reviews
Reviewed By nicholasfI7659MO
Well worth seeing, the mosaics in the apse of the church alone justify the entrance fee of 40 kuna. If possible, make the climb up the tower for the finest view over Porec.
2. Port of Rovinj
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 1,532 reviews
A pleasant port town in the northern Adriatic Sea with opportunities to explore vinyards, shops and beaches.
Reviewed By Eyekaytoo - Leverkusen, Germany
This is a lovely place to visit, particularly in the evening when the hot sun finally sinks into the sea and the place is transformed into a multitude of brightly lit scenes. You can enjoy a nice stroll along the waters edge and admire the plethora of little pleasure and fishing boats as well as the odd luxury cruisers which slip in around sunset to moor there for the night. I found myself checking out the costs of charters for such vessels on-line - the most expensive I found were around the 1,2 mio € per week... Of course this is the place to enjoy a sunset cocktail in one bar, an authentic Istrian style meal in another and a huge, spectacular exotic ice cream in a third place. And of course to dream about what it would be like to have the sort of money to charter a floating palace and ply the Croatian islands...
3. Main Street
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 284 reviews
Reviewed By Eyekaytoo - Leverkusen, Germany
All part of the experience of visiting Rovinj is to wander down the main street, Grisia. It is a lovely reminder of a different Venetian past with loads of little alleyways and tightly packed houses, many with small touristy style shops and boutiques where you can pick up the usual mementos and souvenirs of your summer holiday here. We recommend going towards dusk. You can then savour the atmosphere towards the end of a bright sunny day where you can hide in the shadows from the fierce sun until later in the evening where the little bars, restaurants and shops are romantically all it up. It's the sort of place to come to to enjoy a typical, relaxing summer evening whilst on holiday.
4. Riva
5. Spiaggia Isola rossa, Rovigno
6. Groznjan Hilltop village of artists, Istria, Croatia
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 454 reviews
Reviewed By ninagorjup - Ljubljana, Slovenia
We visited this charming little village in winter (January) when most of the shops and restaurants were closed. But still it was worth walking around its streets as this is one of the most charming old villages ever. You can feel its soul in their cobbled narrow streets and enjoy a breathtaking view all the way to the adriatic sea (especially fascinating just before sunset). It is very close to Motovun, Hum and other cute Istrian Vilages, so you visit them all in one day.
7. Valle dIstria/Bale
8. Roman Villa in Verige Bay
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 20 reviews
This villa is located on the western coast of Brijuni, along Verige Bay, and dates from the 1st century. It consisted of several buildings in different parts of the bay, used for various purposes. The parts of the villa were used until the 6th century. From the seaside this complex was bordered by the shore built of large stone blocks. Today they are about 1 m below sea level.
Reviewed By MaksimirDuda - Zagreb, Croatia
If you go with bike to the Verige bay, use the time to go for a swimm. It is a beautiful bay, just waiting for you to enjoy!
9. Eufrazijeva Street
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 30 reviews
Reviewed By PamD440 - Mansfield, United Kingdom
This street runs parallel to Decumanus street and is much less busy and the cobbles are less bumpy! The entrance to the basilica is off this road and there are lots of shops and cafes.
10. Trevisol Street
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 59 reviews
Reviewed By markri7 - Osijek, Croatia
This street made me fell in love with Rovinj! Colourful, Mediterranean, flowers around you, cobbled floor (might be slippery), cute shops... Perfect amalgam of place where people live their routine and in the same time welcome tourists with culture, insight in their everyday lives and everything the city can offer to them. Rovinj became one of the most beautiful cities I have ever visited.
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