Pastel harbor & Istrian cuisine
Rovinj
Rovinj · Venetian romance on the Istrian coast
A former Venetian fishing port on the Istrian peninsula, Rovinj crowds pastel houses onto a tiny peninsula crowned by a soaring belltower. Cobbled artist lanes, a turquoise harbor and truffle-rich cuisine make it Croatia’s most romantic town.
Top sightsSights
St. Euphemia Church
A hilltop baroque church with a climbable belltower.
Old Town lanes
Steep cobbled streets full of galleries and cafes.
Grisia Street
An artist-lined lane climbing to the church.
Golden Cape park
A forest park of coves and pines south of town.
Rovinj archipelago
Small islands just offshore, reached by taxi boat.
What to eatFood
Istrian truffles
Prized truffles shaved over pasta and eggs.
Fuži with truffle
Hand-rolled Istrian pasta in truffle sauce.
Istrian olive oil
Award-winning oils from the surrounding hills.
Good to know
- Istria is Croatia’s gourmet region — book a truffle hunt.
- Hilltop towns like Motovun make great inland day trips.
- Rovinj pairs well with nearby Pula’s Roman amphitheater.
Getting there
Pula Airport is under an hour away; Istria is easiest to explore with a car.
Next city
Dubrovnik