10 things to do in Rovinj, Croatia Travel Guide | Rovigno Day Trip from Pula

Come join us as we visit Rovinj, Croatia in this travel guide highlighting 10 things to do on a day trip from Pula. Located only 40 minutes away from Pula by bus taking a day trip to Rovinj is something we'd highly recommend. Instead of ticking off attractions Rovinj is a place to explore slowly by foot where you can enjoy getting lost in the old town wandering down back-alleys. Sip on cappuccinos, gobble gelato and eat pizza & pasta before ending your day by watching sunset over the adriatic.
Rovinj Travel Guide (Rovigno)
1) Coffee (cappuccinos) and cake at Hotel Adriatic
2) Walking along waterfront and marina of Rovinj for great views
3) Wandering along the narrow alleys of Rovinj and getting lost
4) Seaside restaurant for lunch to eat pizza and pasta (Stella di Mare)
5) Befriending the local stray cats
6) Market of Rovinj to people watch and buy truffles
7) Visiting the artist market
8) Checking out the Church of St. Euphemia in Rovinj
9) Having Gelato for a snack
10) Watching sunset with drinks and snacks at Puntulina
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Our visit Rovinj travel guide documentary covers some of the top attractions including a food guide, top sightseeing tourist attractions and the city by day including visiting markets, churches, the old town and along the waterfront. We also cover off-the-beaten-path outdoor activities you won't find in a typical Rovinj tourism brochure, Rovinj itinerary or Rovinj, Istria city tour.
10 things to do in Rovinj, Croatia Travel Guide | Rovigno Day Trip from Pula Transcript:
Today we are heading on a day trip. How exciting. Yes. So we've been based in Pula for a little while. Yep. And today we are going to Rovinj (Rovigno). It is only like 30 or 40 minutes away by bus. Yeah. So it is going to make for an awesome day trip. We've basically scheduled the whole day in Rovinj. We are leaving in the morning and we're probably going to come back after sunset.
After eating breakfast, we decided to do a little bit of exploring along the waterfront. We walked the full length of the marina stopping to take photos of the brightly painted buildings with matching window shutters, plus rows and rows of boats. Then once we reached the end, we were treated to these postcard-perfect shots of Rovinj from a distance.
A fun fact about Rovinj: though it’s now connected to the mainland, this once used to be an island. It was connected in 1763 as part of a land reclamation project under the Venetian Empire, which also explains why certain parts of the city may remind you of Venice.
After wandering around for a few hours, it was finally time for lunch, so we returned to the waterfront looking for a seaside restaurant.
Audrey had the shrimp risotto, I had shrimp pizza, and yes, we both shared with the cats, who had learned to swat if you approached empty-handed.
Atop the hill, we reached St. Euphemia’s Church. If you’re feeling particularly brave, you can even try climbing the bell tower’s infamous creaking wooden steps. Such are the steps’ reputation, that there’s even a bulletin board inside the church with photos of what to expect. We didn’t make it to the top, thought I was happy to settle for terrace views.
Later that afternoon, the skies finally cleared, so we enjoyed another walk along the harbour as well as a gelato stop along the way.
So what’s the verdict on Rovinj? You can definitely explore the town in one day, but if you have a few days to spare, this would make an even better base to explore the rest of Istria.
This is part of our Travel in Croatia video series showcasing Croatian food, Croatian culture and Croatian cuisine.
This is part of our Travel in Istria video series showcasing Istrian food, Istrian culture and Istrian cuisine.
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