Two of the most 'photogenic' coastal towns along Croatia's Istrian Peninsula.

Spend the day wandering the old town through winding narrow streets, enjoying the views, and sampling local restaurants.

A whole range of attractions awaits you during your visit to Rovinj and Porec! The most important places to see include the beautiful UNESCO World Heritage Old Town of Porec, the countless idyllic beaches and the harbour in both cities with its fantastic waterfronts.

Pick a ToursByLocals private guide and enjoy a tour of Rovinj and Porec customized to your own interests.

Rovinj-and-Porec

Guided walking city tour of Pula - Pola

Pula walking tour with Roman Amphitheater

View from St. Euphemia's towards the west/south-west. Waterfront and southern bay.

Bridge square as seen from St. Euphemia's.

St. Catherine's from the church of the Holy Cross.

Holy Street detail, on the way to Saint Euphemia's.

We do not believe in clothes' driers. Even today.

St. Euphemia's as seen from the old cemetery.

Western view from Saint Euphemia's- Venice is 64 miles away in straight line.

Rovinj, old Lanterna lighthouse and WW2 bunker from the Kingdom of Italy peroid.

Red town clock and waterfront. Rio, Kantinon and San Tommaso: best local food and best coffee.

In the middle of the night, I was walking in my sleep ...

We have a straight line of houses where the ancient walls once proudly stood.

On April the 1st 2017. Blessed to be living here and sharing my hometown with you.

Where is the only blue house in Rovinj? Let me take you there ...

Shore excursion in Rovinj visiting

Rovinj Guided City Tour

Discover the legacy of the Roman Empire in a half day trip

Private Pula Tour

Cranes of the Pula shipyard perfoming a light-show.

Sunset over one of Pula's marinas and shipyard.

The Emperor Augustus temple from the 1st century c.e. and City Hall at the Forum square.

Roman amphitheatre in Pula- the 6th one by size still standing.

Pula's temple- still standing after a little over 2000 years.

Since the mid 18 hundreds Pula has had an important shipyard.

Golden Gate square with Sergi's Arch. The main entrance/exit in Roman times, the main public square of modern Pula.

Modern events take place between May and September.

Today everything turns around the shipyard and the industrial activity around it.

Local fresh produce at the farmers' market- the best selection in all of the county.

I have always been impressed by shipyard structures.

110 year old beauty: Pula's covered market.

Roman life festival at the Golden Gate in Pula.

Architecture from the 1930s, when all of Istria was part of the then Kingdom of Italy.

Pula Forum, girls fighting over the bride's bouquet.

Roman Diana's temple, incorporated into the back wall of the City Hall at Pula's Forum Square.

Not much has changed over time at the Pula Forum.

Roman colosseum and temples of Pula with a guide

Pula Tour with a local

Roman Pula and Charming Rovinj, private tour

Bell Tower of the Church of Saint Euphemia - Rovinj

A combo trip you can't miss!

Motovun, Grožnjan and Poreč full-day tour

Motovun, view form the south in early spring. Mother Nature is not 100% awake yet.

Motovun St. Stephen's tower, one of the five still standing.

Motovun, Virgin Mary's in the Gradaziol area.

Grožnjan, a fairy-tale town from the dawn of the Middle Ages.

Spring colors at Motovun, as seen from the Mirna valley area.

The "čripnja"- ancient way of preparing food.

Big Joseph was a good giant, in passed times when giants still existed. Today, he comes back to Motovun once a year during a festival dedicated to him.

Rural architecture adapted to modern life. Istria's white lime-stone is among the most valued in the world.

Everything is about views in Motovun. Even parking lots have great ones!

End of season serenity in Grožnjan. May we always have this peace.

The Mirna river valley during white truffle season. These expensive truffle delicacies are mostly found in the flatter areas of the valley.

Euphrasius Basilica Cathedral interior, straight from the 6th century.

Poreč, seen from Peškera bay a November afternoon.

4th century Arts. Perfection in simplicity.

Layer after layer of history and mosaics in Poreč.

Discover the medieval Istria!

Pula and the Roman Amphitheater, private tour

Admission ticket to the Roman Amphiteatre 

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