Rovinj
The Rovinj peninsula in Croatia is always worth a vacation. The picturesque old town impresses with its narrow alleyways, tall, narrow houses and small squares. A special feature of Rovinj are the numerous characteristic chimneys. The sea around Rovinj is dominated by rocky and pebble beaches with shallow water. The Rovinj islands and the coastal strip are special protected landscape areas. Tip for mountain sports enthusiasts: There is a large climbing area near Rovinj with over 100 routes, some of them right by the sea, which promises a wonderful view and cooling off.
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Food in Rovinj - Everything the Mediterranean has to offer
The restaurants in Rovinj offer their visitors a mixture of different cuisines, such as Croatian and Italian cuisine, which is strongly expressed here due to the close proximity. Eating in a Croatian restaurant in Rovinj is synonymous with Mediterranean cuisine, but in the town you will also find local influences from Dalmatia, Italy or Germany. The cuisine in Rovinj is generally based on fish and seafood, accompanied by excellent local wine. Most and most popular restaurants in Rovinj are focused on local cuisine and serve fish and seafood specialties and wines from Istria. Italian, French and German restaurants are also represented in Rovinj.
Nightlife Rovinj - Enjoy real entertainment
As Rovinj is a small town, most of the nightlife takes place on the coast. A variety of cafés, restaurants, pizzerias and pubs serve drinks on their terraces until late at night. In the old town there is the Valentino cocktail bar, which is located near the sea and is absolutely the right place for romance.
Just outside the city center is Monvi, an entertainment center complex that houses several nightclubs with different types of music, an amphitheater for live concerts and discos where international and local DJs perform.
and local DJs perform.
In summer, Rovinj hosts many concerts and parties where you can enjoy good music until late at night.
music until late at night;
Sightseeing Rovinj - An unforgettable experience The many old houses that form the small alleyways are worth a visit in themselves.
already worth a visit. It should be noted that good
footwear in the
steep alleys is an important prerequisite.
The oldest building in the town is the Roman church "Trg na Lokvi",
which dates back to the 13th century. However, you should not miss the "Cathedral
of
St. Euphemia" is definitely worth a visit. It is a
good starting point from which to begin your vacation or walking tour, as
this
is the tallest building in the city, giving you the best view of the
of the old town and its surroundings. From there you can also see the whole
dimensions of the city wall. Originally it had seven city gates
which were all destroyed in the course of time. Today, the Balbi Arch
as the
entrance to the city.
