Coastal Croatia: Porec to Pula Cycling

Cycle along Croatia's spectacular Istrian Peninsula

Coastal Croatia: Porec to Pula Cycling

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Istria, often referred to as Croatia’s Tuscany, is simply idyllic for a week-long cycling holiday. This self-guided route gives you the freedom to explore the area's treasure trove of antiquities at your own pace. The UNESCO sites of Porec and Rovinj and the amphitheatre in Pula give a distinctly cultural edge to this relaxed cycling itinerary. The hotels offer local charm, all close to the seafront so you can enjoy the atmosphere of the harbours and sunsets over the sea.

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Cycling
E-Bike
Self-Guided Cycling

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Europe: Croatia

Included in the Price

— All breakfasts — Luggage transfers — Headwater Navigation App — High Quality Bikes

Not Included In The Price

— Travel insurance — Single accommodation (available on request -compulsory supplement) — Visas or vaccinations — Arrival & departure transfers (available on request) — Tourist taxes to be paid locally: approx. 13€/trip

Accommodation Information

— 7 nights hotel to hotel accommodation in a mix of 3 star and 4 star hotels — 5 days cycling (including 4 optional days) — E-bike hire available on request (supplement applies) — 60% quiet tarmac roads, 40% coastal tracks — Gentle cycling perfect for occasional cyclists — Self-guided holiday. Min age 12 yrs

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Itinerary

Day 1 Start Porec.

On arrival you can go for a swim nearby or explore the town before your bike briefing at 6pm.

Day 2 Visit the UNESCO heritage Basilica of Euphrasius. Follow coastal cycle tracks; then loop back to Porec.

The 300AD UNESCO heritage Basilica of Euphrasius with golden frescoes and intricate mosaics is at the heart of Porec, and you cycle past it along the shore as you go north. Seaside tracks pass a ruined Roman amphora factory, and follow clear bays and headlands for 10km. Loop back inland to visit a giant limestone cave - Jama Baredine - then sip some zingy Roxanich wines as you pass by their vineyard, before heading back for a swim in the pool.

Day 3 Free day to explore Rovinj

A transfer takes you all the way to Rovinj. The town rivals Venice (just a day trip over the bay) for charm, where marbled alleyways are soft with candlelight and lively dining tables. Lose yourself in art galleries and boutiques, find a sunny swimming cove, or take a boat out to one of the small islands just off shore.

Day 4 Enjoy a short optional ride from Rovinj.

Take a lazy northern loop passing ruined churches, olive groves and oxblood soils tilled by rusty tractors. On your return, enjoy a swim from the boat piers, then relax with a sundowner on the shore. After sunset some bars put cushions on rocks and underwater lights shimmer as fishing boats return for the night.

Day 5 Picturesque rural riding to Bale; time for lunch in the old town; then on to Fazana

Head south on a winding coastal path under umbrella pines, bayhopping for 8km by crystal seas. A steady, gentle ascent brings you to the small town of Bale, known as Castrum Vallis by the Romans who built a castle here to protect their salt trade. It's then back downhill to the sea and through walnuts, plums, almonds, figs and vines to Fazana.

Day 6 Cycle to Pula to visit the beautifully preserved Roman amphitheatre.

Cycle to Pula where there is a network of marbled alleys to explore, many packed with Roman remains including a beautifully preserved amphitheatre from 27BC. Spend the day here or head back to take the boat to the Brijuni National Park - Roman villas, Byzantine villages, herds of deer and pine-fringed bays make for an amazing visit!

Day 7 Cycle inland to Vodnjan village brimming with architectural treats; return to Fazana.

Pedal inland through lemon, pine and olive trees to Istria's ancient capital of Vodnjan, a sleepy village full of Gothic, Baroque and Renaissance architecture. Pick up some picnic supplies at the bakery, then head north for lunch amid kazuna (stone beehive-style huts), near the 8th century church of Sta Foska. Return along the coast, passing remains of Roman baths on the shore. Back in Fazana, take a sunset stroll along the harbour.

Day 8 End Fazana.

After breakfast if you have pre-booked a transfer we will take you to Pula airport in time for your flight.

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