1. Climbing the tower of St. Euphemia
The tower of St. Euphemia is the highest point in Rovinj from where you can enjoy the view of the city and the Rovinj archipelago. Today’s tower is a replica of the bell tower of St. Mark’s Basilica in Venice. On its spire stands a bronze statue of Saint Euphemia which revolves on its axis and shows the direction of the wind with her right hand. Be sure to visit the Baroque church in which the sarcophagus of the city’s patron is kept.
2. A stroll through the old city
The most famous street in the city is Carrera abounding with galleries and small shops. Bregovita Street is considered the most beautiful and the inevitable Grisia is renowned for its traditional painting exhibit. All these streets can be visited during a light half-hour stroll.
3. Cycling through the bike trails of the Golden Cape Park Forest (Zlatni Rt)
The protected Golden Cape Park Forest is an inevitable destination for enjoying walks, cycling or hiking through nature. The oldest protected park in the Istrian area is adorned by Himalayan Cedars, alleys of exotic cypresses and Mediterranean vegetation.
4. Visit to the Batana Museum
Rovinj has a long fishing tradition hence it dedicated a museum to its small wooden flatboat – the batana. The museum is modern and of a multimedial character where you will be able to see a 15 minute projection about the crafting of the flatboat along with the sounds of bitinada (characteristic Rovinj a capella song).
5. Visit to Monkodonjo
The ancient settlement of Monkodonjo dates back to the Bronze Age and is located 5 km east of Rovinj. Exceptionally conserved, encircled with walls over 1 km long, it is composed of three parts: the central barrow, the crafts district and the living quarters. It is estimated that over one thousand inhabitants lived here.
6. Birdwatching in the Palud Ornithological Reserve
Located only 10 km from Rovinj, this boggy area is famous for its richness of bird species. Palud is the only protected ornithological reserve in Istria and its biodiversity is due to the fusion bog and sea.
7. A romantic dinner in the Wine Vault restaurant
The gourmet restaurant in the 5-star boutique hotel of Monte Mulini offers an eno-focused gastronomic experience which combines French cuisine with a rich wine card with over 550 different sorts from Croatia and all over the world.
8. Scuba diving in the wreck of the ship Baron Gautsch
What makes this dive special is the state of preservation of the wreck. Diving beside it, one can still feel the aura of La Belle Epoque or ‘The Beautiful Era’. Baron Gautsch was a passenger ship which entered the mined zone of the Austrian navy in 1914.
9. Sport fishing
The indented coast of the Rovinj area with its numerous bays, islets and cliffs is a habitat to many members of the fish world and a place of primordial enjoyment for fans of sport fishing.
10. Swimming and sunbathing on the beach that connects Red Island and Maškin
Don’t miss the chance to have fun on one of the most beautiful beaches in Istria. While you’re on the island seize the opportunity to sightsee the surroundings: the Island of St. Andrew (Red Island) offers trim trails and walkways, arranged gardens with around 120 plant species, an old castle with Count Hütterot’s mini museum, energy fields and a lookout, and a mausoleum on Maškin.