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Accommodation in Istria, Croatia. Luxury villas and apartments for rent. Find here your holiday homes or hotel accommodation. |
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Istria
is the largest peninsula on the Croatian coast and, partly because
of its easy transport links with close-by Italy and Austria, one of
the country's major tourist centres. The ancient city of Pula dates
from the 5th century BC, and its Roman amphitheatre is still in use.
Pula's coastline stretches for some 190km (119 miles) and has long
been a popular destination for beach holidays. Pula is also a good
starting point for excursions to the nearby Brijuni National Park
(see also National Parks below). On the cultural front, Pula has a
number of interesting Roman buildings and the city also hosts Croatia's
annual film festival. More Roman origins can be seen on Porec, Istria's
second major tourist resort, which is also home to a UNESCO World
Heritage listed complex of sacral buildings, with the Euphrasius Basilica
as its centrepiece. The city centre of Rovinj, another major regional
resort, is situated on a small island that was once connected to the
mainland. Scattered along the Rovinj coast are 22 further small islands,
forming a protected natural area. Other well known resorts in the
Istria region include Umag and Vrsar, an old fishing town. |
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