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Rovinj, Croatia

Rovinj is a city in west Croatia situated on the north Adriatic Sea with a population of 14,294 (2011). Located on the western coast of the Istrian peninsula, it is a popular tourist resort and beach destination, in addition to being an active fishing port.

Type PlacePopulation 14,294

Why go

  • City in Istria, Croatia.
  • Served by Poreč-Škagacer Airfield.

History

Rovinj is a city in west Croatia situated on the north Adriatic Sea with a population of 14,294 (2011). Located on the western coast of the Istrian peninsula, it is a popular tourist resort and beach destination, in addition to being an active fishing port. Istriot, a Romance language once widely spoken in this part of Istria, is still spoken by some of the residents. The town is officially bilingual, Croatian and Italian, hence both town names are official and equal.

Restaurants & places to go

Restaurant · restaurant · 75 Montalbano · monte.hr
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Balkan, Italian Pizza, Local, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 12:00-22:00 · 10A Cuvi · facebook.com
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Croatian, Mediterranean, Seafood, Restaurant · Opening hours: We 17:00-22:30; Th-Tu 13:00-22:00 · 38 Ulica Svetog Križa, 52210 · puntulina.eu
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Croatian, Italian, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 11:00-00:00 · 1 Ulica Svetog Križa · velijoze.net
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Regional, Fine Dining, Croatian, Seafood, Mediterranean, Local, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 18:00-22:30 · 5 Polari, 52210 · barbadanilo.com
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Fish, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 12:00-22:30 · fish-house-rovinj.business.site
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Regional, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 11:00-24:00 · 23 Ulica Stjepana Radića, Rovinj, 52210 · maslinarovinj.com
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Barbecue, Burger, Seafood, Fries, Chicken, Croatian, Salad, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Su 11:00-20:00 Features: outdoor seating, step-free access · soulfoodcuvi.com
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208 more places in the Ultimate edition. See the Ultimate edition →

Airports

Pula Airport (PUY) 30 km to the centre
Pula, 18, HR — You board from the indoor waiting area — no need to plan for the weather. ✈ 9 airlines (Ryanair, Croatia Airlines, Aer Lingus, Germanwings…) · direct flights to 14 destinations incl. Manchester, Beauvais, Charleroi, Cologne, Dublin… (OpenFlights route data).
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 9 airlines, 14 direct destinations
  • Ryanair FR (737-800) · 5 routes: Beauvais, Charleroi, Hahn, London, Rygge
  • Croatia Airlines OU (Dash 8-400, A319, A320) · 3 routes: Frankfurt, Zadar, Zagreb
  • Aer Lingus EI (A320) · 1 route: Dublin
  • Germanwings 4U (A319, CRJ) · 1 route: Cologne
  • Jet2.com LS (737-300) · 1 route: Manchester
  • Norwegian Air Shuttle DY (737-300) · 1 route: Oslo
  • S7 Airlines S7 (A320, 737-800) · 1 route: Moscow*
  • Scandinavian Airlines System SK (717) · 1 route: Stockholm
  • Transavia France TO (737-800) · 1 route: Manchester

Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.

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Vrsar Crljenka Airfield 6.8 km to the centre
Vrsar, 18, HR
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Poreč-Škagacer Airfield 15 km to the centre
Poreč, 18, HR
Outdoor

Getting there by ferry

Porto Valdibora - Rovigno
Ferry terminal · 0.8 km from the centre
Outdoor
Amarin
Ferry terminal · 3 km from the centre
Outdoor
Poreč
Ferry terminal · 17 km from the centre
Outdoor
Sveti Nikola
Ferry terminal · 17 km from the centre
Outdoor
Rovinj - Crveni otok
Ferry route
Outdoor
Trieste - Rovinj - Mali Lošinj
Ferry route · Liberty Lines
Outdoor

Where things are

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Photographs

When to go

Tourist season
May – September

The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.

Shoulder season
April, October

Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.

Worth avoiding
Deep winter

Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.

Getting there & around

Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Poreč-Škagacer Airfield; 1 other airport serves the wider area. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below. By water: 4 ferry terminals within 20 km (nearest: Porto Valdibora - Rovigno, 0.8 km); routes include Rovinj - Crveni otok, Trieste - Rovinj - Mali Lošinj.

Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Rovinj, Croatia. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.

Private aviation

On-demand charter, jet cards and the semi-private scheduled carriers that serve this city.

Broker · Any aircraft via operators worldwide · Global charter broker with 30+ offices; private jets, group charters and cargo.
FBO, charter, management · Managed fleet · FBO network and management across Europe, Africa, the Middle East and Asia-Pacific.
Fractional, jet card · Embraer Praetor, Bombardier Challenger & Global, Gulfstream · Fractional ownership and jet cards in North America and Europe.
Charter, management · Large-cabin & VIP airliners · Geneva-based operator known for large-cabin and VIP airliner charters.
Charter, management, FBO, MRO · Managed fleet worldwide · General Dynamics company: charter, completions and FBOs in Europe, the Middle East, Asia and the US.

Tours & experiences

Walking Tour