Rally Istria

The first day of cycling takes you on a tour of discovery through the hinterland of Porec. First it goes along the coast to the seaside resort of Santa Marina di Vabriga and then to Vabriga. Now you leave the coast and cycle inland to Visnjan and back to Porec.

Overnight place: Like the day before in Porec

Today's cycling day takes you from Porec to the famous fjord-like Limski Canal with its shimmering blue water. Today, the Lim Channel is a nature reserve, and mussel and oyster farms have been set up on the shore of the fjord. Through the interior of the country we then comfortably return to Porec.

Overnight place: Like the day before in Porec

After a short transfer you will reach the artists' village of Grožnjan. Today Grožnjan is a meeting place for musicians from all over the world. In the summer, classical concerts by young musicians are held here. "Jazz is Back" is the title of the music festival, which takes place in the second half of July and is a must for all jazz fans. The artists' meeting Ex Tempore, which takes place at the end of September, is geared towards the fine arts. From Grožnjan you cycle downhill via Buje to the Adriatic coast and along it to Novigrad (Italian Cittanova). This small medieval town, surrounded by a fortress wall, lies at the mouth of the Mirna. On the way back you will pass the "Jama Baredine" grotto, a stalactite cave, before you reach Porec again.

Overnight place: Like the day before in Porec

After a short transfer into the hinterland of Porec, the first stop along the route is Motovun, a formerly important strategic point for the Venetians, impregnable on the top of a steep hill. The medieval city can be completely circumnavigated and offers wonderful views of the surrounding hilly landscape, the sea and especially the Mirna Valley. On the Parenzana you then go to Vizinada, from where you can take another look at the impressive Motovun before cycling through the hinterland back to Porec.

Overnight place: Like the day before in Porec

Today's stage takes you from Porec to Rovinj, one of the most beautiful towns in Istria. Surrounded by the Adriatic Sea, the soaring bell tower of the Euphemia Church, which stands on the highest square in Rovinj, greets you from afar. If you want, you can cycle a short detour to Zlatni rt (also called the Golden Cape), a peninsula jutting out into the sea, on which there is a park that is under nature protection. In the afternoon the return transfer to Porec takes place.

Overnight place: Like the day before in Porec

After a short transfer to Kanfanar you cycle through extensive forests to Pula. In Fazana you have the opportunity to take one of the many boats for a trip to the Brijuni Islands. Then we continue to Pula, the largest city in Istria. It is best known for the ancient sights such as the amphitheater. In the evening transfer back to Porec.

Overnight place: Like the day before in Porec

Individual departure or possibility of extension.

Overnight place: Porec