Each year, a number of interesting regattas are held in Rovinj, the traditional ones are Pesaro – Rovinj – Pesaro, Chioggia – Rovinj – Chioggia, Cup Rovinja, and the Regatta with lug sail. Beside the above stated, on the occasion of celebrating the feast of St. Euphemia, the Rovinj Sailing Club organizes the optimist class […]
These natural landscapes belong to the category of ‘landscapes of outstanding value’. One should not be surprised to learn this, as the indented coast, holm oak, Alpine and Bruce pine forests and the special agricultural spaces amaze and capture by their beauty and level of preservation. This ‘landscape of outstanding value’ stretches from St. John’s […]
Unique and architecturally preserved old town, a romantic Mediterranean landscape, rich cultural and historical heritage…, these are just some of the reasons why Rovinj is an ideal destination for your romantic vacation. If you wish to take a walk through the old part of town, watch the sunset, enjoy a stroll through a hundred-year-old Zlatni […]
Rovinj cuisine is based on seafood which used to be caught by locals who set out to the open sea in batanas. In order to preserve the tradition of typical Rovinj cookery, the Batana House Eco Museum published The Traditional Rovinj Cuisine Cookbook. This thirty-page book contains fifteen traditional recipes, ranging from recipes for appetizers […]
Rovinj is the ideal destination for an active holiday, healthcare and relaxation. Thanks to the mild Mediterranean climate, numerous parks, beaches, as well as walking and bike trails, Rovinj is the perfect choice for mental and physical care and relaxation. The protected “Zlatni rt” forest park, extending over 54 hectares and situated in the immediate […]
BATANA FLATBOATS AND BITINADA SONGS Life in Rovinj has always been inextricably linked to the sea. The town’s centuries-old fishing tradition has been preserved until today, as the harmony between the citizens living in the old town and the coastal Adriatic landscape became symbolized by the batana. The batana is a wooden flatboat of 4-6 […]