Istria

1Istria Alternative on the Adriatic Sea

Croatia's westernmost vacation region advertises with the slogan "Istria so close" and at the same time can score with low incidence and high safety in the Corona year 2021. Longing for sun, the sound of the sea and the Mediterranean lifestyle?

Istria awaits vacationers as early as Easter with beautiful bays, crystal-clear water and charming coastal towns with world heritage sites. At the same time, the region is still an insider tip for cycling enthusiasts. Curve over cobblestones through Poreč, Rovinj & Rabac and let your soul dangle.

Current location

Under the motto "Safe Stay in Croatia", the vacation destination Croatia promises the highest safety standards for all partners who carry the seal. For the popular vacation region Istria, travel warnings were recently lifted. German holidaymakers traveling home from Istria no longer have to go into quarantine.

Journey

Istria is the fastest accessible vacation region in Croatia. With passenger car at present only the approach is possible over Austria and not through Italy. Due to Corona, waiting times are to be expected at borders. Flights from Zurich, Basel, Munich, Vienna to Pula. Distance Zurich-Porec 770 km, Zurich-Pula 810 km.

Entry

Negative PCR test (max. 48 h), entry form recommended.

Biking in Istria

The vacation region of Istria appeals to sporty mountain bikers and racing cyclists as well as pleasure cyclists and touring cyclists. One vacation destination is Rabac in the east, for example, which has its own bike park with trails and guided MTB tours. Bike routes lead through vineyards and olive groves and offer views of the azure sea. Near Poreč also invites a former stage of the Giro d'Italia.

Tours

1. from the sea to the Baredine cave Type: MTB Tour Start: Poreč Length: 31 km Ascent: 230 m Time: 2:00-2:30 h

2. route of 365 tastes Type: Road bike Start: Bale (near Rovinj) Length: 86 km Ascent: 810 hm Time: 3:05-3:45 h

Poreč

Pula

Istria

Useful Links

Istria

www.istria.hr

Bike Park Rabac

bike4you.hr/bike-parkrabac/

Bikesport-Informationportal with many tour tips incl. GPS www.istria-bike.com