We’re off to Explore Porec, Croatia
After visiting the Plitvice Lakes National Park we headed back up and round the coast to the eastern coastal town of Porec. Porec looked to be a wonderful town with a bit of history, some great restaurants and some fantastic cycle tracks.
What you’ll find below:
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How did we get to Porec?
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Where did we stay?
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What is there to do around Porec?
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Boat trip to Rovinj
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A trip to Motovun
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Restaurants to recommend
How did we get to Porec?
We drove to Porec from the Plitvice Lakes National park and the directions can be found here.
The journey was just over 3 hrs, 240km approx and a mix of motorway and A roads and some smaller country lanes.
Where did we stay?
As we were in our campervan we were on the look out for a suitable campsite and we choose Polidor Family Camping Resort in Funtana as it had some great facilities.
On site facilities:
- Great marked out shaded pitches
- electricity and water
- Good reception facilities with good local area information
- Excellent shower and toilet facilities with ample hot water
- Laundry facilities
- Small shop
- Shuttle trolly train to the beach area (5 mins away)
- Situated right on the coastal cycle track
We would recommend this campsite and visit again if in the area.
The best way to explore Porec, Croatia?
Having our bikes we cycled along the coastal path that took us into the town of Porec in around 30mins. There were ample bike stands available on the promenade which allowed us to park our bikes up and explore the town.
What to see & do.
The Euphrasian Basilica
This is a Roman Catholic basilica in Porec. The complex is an excellent example of Byzantine architecture. Because of its exceptional value, it has been inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List since 1997. The building has been rebuilt around 3 times as previous buildings have been destroyed by fire, flood and earthquakes. Its well worth a visit and has some really cool features such as the mosaics, you cant miss those.
The Basilica is open daily from 7.30am -20.00pm and entrance is free of charge. The basilica is located here – Eufrazijeva ul. 22, 52440, Poreč, Croatia
For more information on the Basilica click here.
Romanesque House
This house in the centre of town is incredibly quirky looking and dates from the 13th century. Closed to the public but still worth a visit to see the medieval features.
Right in the centre of town here – 52440, Poreč, Croatia so be careful not to miss it.
Porec Museum
This museum is primarily to protect the local culture and history. It is spread over several buildings and has artefacts from a variety of eras. The museum can be found here – Ul. Decumanus 9, 52440, Poreč, Croatia
It is currently closed due to restoration works and we will update when it is open again and the new entrance charges (updated info coming soon)
Beach area
There are many beach areas both north and south of Porec with crystal clear water and a mix of rocky stones and fine sand beaches. Watersports are available and equipment can be hired at many of the hotels that line the coast such as the Resort Zelena Laguna.
Coastal Cycle Path (click the link here for more information)
There is a fantastic well maintained wide cycle route from Funtana to Porec and the cycle route passes by where we were camping. The route is suitable for most fitness levels and is primarily flat with only a few rises. It follows the coast mainly which offers some fantastic views of the region.
Boat trip to Rovinj?
One of the best things we did was take a boat trip from Porec down the coast to Rovinj. I don’t remember the exact company we used but there are many vendors lining the promenade of Porec offering all sorts of trips. We chose one to Rovinj which left at approx 10am in the morning and returned around 4pm giving us plenty time to explore the city of Rovinj. The boat journey was around an hour and it was lovely being out on the waves.
Rovinj was beautiful and here’s a few things not to miss if you get the chance to visit:
Trip to Motovun
Restaurants to recommend
Konoba Mondo
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