length 8,8 km hiking time: approx. 2.5 hours altitude difference: 380 m
The well-marked trail of St. Simeon is a beautiful trail with breathtaking views, diverse landscapes, a beautiful waterfall and even a few cultural attractions. Start and finish is in the heritage-protected village of Gračišće. On a nearby slope, the small church of St. Simeon is located.
The trail is due to the differences in height more challenging and should be walked on hot days with care.
length: 11,5 km hiking time: 3-4 hours altitude difference: 20 m
The Lungomare between Lovran and Opatija is certainly the most famous promenade in Istria. The seaside promenade, which was laid in the beginning of the 20th Century leads past numerous magnificent villas and hotels from the austrian time, beautiful beaches and numerous cafés and restaurants. More information about the Lungomare can be found here.
The shown route is the southern part of the Lungomare, which in the north actually leads to Volosko. Who wants to walk the complete track, should consider to take the bus or a taxi for the way back.
length: 39 km driving time: 3-4 hours altitude difference: 130 m
This mountain bike tour leads from Bale to the beautiful coastal town of Fažana. Along ancient paths you will pass magnificent olive groves, the 'magic place' Sv. Foška and the typical Istrian 'Kažuni' (stone shepherd's houses).
From Bale take the asphalted road to the beach. Shortly before the barrier, a path branches off to the left towards Stancija Meneghetti. Follow this road to Barbariga. From there it is about 1.5 km via the main road in the direction of Pula, until you reach the junction to Kontrada. The trail leads to the hamlet of Batvači. Here you should not miss the signposted path to the church of Sv. Foška (sharp right at the village entrance)!
The small church Sv. Foška dates from the 6th/7th century and is situated on an old Roman military road. It developed into a popular place of pilgrimage, especially in the 16th century. The characteristic open porch of the church dates from this period. There are many miraculous healings reported, which are said to be the result of increased earth radiation in this place.
Now continue on to Peroj. To do so, keep half left shortly after Sv. Foška. The path leads you along some beautiful Kažuni. These shelters, made of stratified stones, were used by shepherds and farmers as shelters and storerooms (and are nowadays a popular phorto motive). From Peroj we recommend that you take the road to Fažana. Within a few minutes it will lead you downhill to the turning point of the tour.
Fažana is a small fishing village with about 3000 inhabitants. Here you should take a break in one of the numerous cafés and restaurants along the promenade. Especially in summer there is a lot of activity here, as the ferries from Fažana to the Briuni Islands start from here.
For the way back you drive along the beach across the campsite Pineta, until the way ends in a cottage settlement. From here it goes uphill back to Peroj, from where follow now again a part of the way to Fažana. Stay on the gravel road until you reach the hamlet of Batvači. Turn right here onto the small road that leads via Golubovo to Midnjan. At the crossroads in front of Midnjan turn left into the dirt road and follow it for about 1.2 km to its end. The dirt road (left!) takes you back to Bale.
length: 44 km drivingh time: 3-4 hours altitude difference: 130 m
The coastal town of Rovinj is the destination of this tour, which can be mastered without any major difficulties even in midsummer. Only the final climb to Bale with a difference in altitude of approx. 130 m is quite a challenge. The path leads past the bird sanctuary Palud, the beach Cisterna, the campsites Veštar and Polari, to beautiful bays around Zlatni Rt via shady field and forest paths, partly directly at the sea.
The tour can also be started in Rovinj. A visit to Bale is definitely worthwhile, especially since in this case the climb to Bale does not have to be mastered at the end of the tour.
From Bale take the asphalted road downhill towards the beach until the cycle path to Rovinj branches off to the right (signposted). You can now follow this road until you reach the connection road to Cocaletto at camping Veštar, which you follow until just before Cocaletto. Here, a path branches off to the left and takes you to camping Polari. Find your way across the campsite to the beach, where you keep to the right and soon reach the bays south of Rovinj. The path leads through the shady pine forests at Zlatni Rt (steep ascent at the old quarry!) to Rovinj.
The way back is similar, but you can take a short cut at Zlatni Rt and avoid the quarry. Just behind the Hotel Monte Mulini turn left. If you have your swimsuits with you, you can make a detour to the beach of Cisterna or refresh yourself at the beach of San Pol (the northern end of San Pol is a gate, which can be bypassed).
length: 23 km driving time: approx. 1.5 - 2 hours altitude difference: 100 m
The Casanova-Trail is a half-day tour, which starts in the beautiful coastal town of Vrsar, where Giacomo Casanova stayed several times. The tour is well signposted (route No. 171) and runs from Vrsar along the north side of the Lim fjord. Here a small detour to the Romualdo Cave just below the path is well worthwhile. From the turning point near Kloštar the trail leads you back to Vrsar via Funtana.
