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If you like lazy days on the beach, lively nights on the town as well as some great historic sights, holidays to Porec are for you.
A Croatian classic
Porec, in the middle of the Istrian Riviera, is a pretty city that stretches across a peninsula and looks out onto a cluster of exotic islands. There’s Roman architecture, Venetian houses and a Byzantine Basilica here – not to mention plenty of bars, clubs and discos. In the background, the rolling olive groves and hilltop towns make this the Adriatic version of Tuscany, while the beaches between here and Zelena in the south are all within 30 minutes on a dinky road train.
Beach life
Porec and Zelena are connected by 5 kilometres of rocky coastline, with little scalloped coves. Along the way there’s lively Plava Laguna – this stretch of water begins up at Porec Town Beach, the city’s most popular swimming spot. It’s dotted with shady pines and comes with bars, cafés and a children’s playground. There’s more of a party vibe at Delfin Beach, 30 minutes’ away in Zelena – here there’s volleyball, jet-skis and parasailing, along with a pulsating music bar.
Varied daytrips
Porec is well-placed for daytrips to Rovinj and Pula, both on the Istrian Peninsula and less than an hour’s drive away. There’s the old town in Rovinj, famous for the artists’ workshops on Grisia Street, and the huge Roman amphitheatre – Croatia’s answer to the Coliseum – in Pula. For a more subterranean experience, the Baredine Caves are 15 minutes’ drive away. Here you can spot blind white salamanders among the towering stalactites and stalagmites.
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- Swimming pool set in gardens
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- Stylish bar
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- Large pool
- 10-minute drive to Porec
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- Go jet-skiing at Delfin Beach
- Try Istrian specialities off Marafor Square
- Marvel at the mosaics in Euphrasia’s Basilica
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Weather
Average monthly temperature and rainfall for Porec.
TEMPERATURE (°C)RAINFALL (mm)
| Month | Temperature | Rainfall |
|---|---|---|
| JAN | 9.0 | 73.0 |
| FEB | 11.0 | 53.0 |
| MAR | 14.0 | 54.0 |
| APR | 18.0 | 57.0 |
| MAY | 23.0 | 54.0 |
| JUN | 27.0 | 51.0 |
| JUL | 30.0 | 43.0 |
| AUG | 29.0 | 59.0 |
| SEP | 24.0 | 102.0 |
| OCT | 20.0 | 76.0 |
| NOV | 14.0 | 129.0 |
| DEC | 10.0 | 99.0 |
WHEN TO GO
More than 550 kilometres separates north Croatia from the south, but the climate is surprisingly uniform across the country. Along the coast, you can expect a Mediterranean climate made up of long hot summers and mild winters. The best time to take a holiday here is between early June and late September. At this time of year, temperatures on the coast and around the islands range from the mid-twenties to the low thirties. When it comes to rainfall, you can expect no more than 3 to 6 showery days a month.
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The Giostra Festival
Porec puts on crinolines, wigs and tabards for its annual historic festival in early September. It’s a colourful flashback…
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Konoba Daniela
A glass of chilled wine on the terrace watching Daniela’s chickens in the garden sets the homely ambience for an eveningat…
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Dance all night in Zelena Laguna
Marafor Square is the place for laid-back café-bars and elegant cocktail places – there’s outdoor seating plus live acoustic…
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Browse for traditional earthenware jugs
The shops in the centre do a good trade in replica Basilica mosaics, as well as the popular bukaleta – an earthenware jug…
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See Euphrasia’s Basilica
Porec’s top sight – and a UNESCO favourite – is the very well-preserved 6th-century Euphrasia’s Basilica. Youcan…
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Find tucked-away restaurants off Marafor Square
Dozens of elegant restaurants run along the harbour – but for the best grilled fish and meat head to the alleys off Marafor…
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Take a little train to the beaches
The most famous beaches near Porec are the lagunas of Plava and Zelena – both have umbrellas and sunloungers for hire, plus…
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