Cycling Holiday in Istria

Trieste awaits you with important sights and warm hospitality. Due to its location at the crossroads of various trade and cultural currents, a wide variety of influences can be seen in the port city. Roman architecture next to Austrian imperial buildings creates a special flair. Your booked rental bikes are available at the hotel.

Shortly after Trieste, you reach the national border and cycle through well-known seaside resorts such as Koper and Izola on the Slovenian Riviera. The slightly longer variant through the hinterland is highly recommended. Here, the route leads through the Val Rosandra valley, a popular destination for mountaineers and history buffs. The valley has been a protected nature park since 1996. For the shorter option, take the boat from Trieste to Muggia and cycle along the coast from there. Your stage destination is picturesquely situated on a headland.

Shortly after the start of this stage, you will reach the salt pans of Sečovlje. In summer, sea salt is extracted here using traditional methods. You then leave Slovenia again and cycle through the slightly hilly terrain of the Croatian part of Istria. The small port town of Umag was built on the remains of a Roman settlement, which can still be seen in the old town center today. Spend the night in Novigrad and cycle further along the Croatian Mediterranean coast.

Following the coastline, today's stage first leads to Novigrad. The town rests on the remains of an ancient settlement at the mouth of the Mirna into the Adriatic Sea. The old town is located on an island that was originally not connected to the mainland and is surrounded by a 13th century city wall. In Porec, you should definitely visit the Euphrasian Basilica with its rich mosaics.

Today there are several excursions to choose from. If you want to explore the hinterland of Istria, you can hop on a bike. You can reach the Brijuni Islands National Park by boat. The archipelago is known for its scenic beauty. You can also visit the fjord-like Limski Channel on a boat trip. Or you can opt for a relaxing day on the beach.

Today you cycle your longest stage. After the Limski Canal, you reach Rovinj. The former fishing village is built on a hill that juts out into the sea and is surrounded by the Adriatic Sea to the west and southwest. The bell tower of the baroque Euphemia Church can be seen from afar. You should definitely make a detour to the Golden Cape, Zlatni rt!

To round off your trip, you cycle to the south-western tip of the Istrian peninsula. Among other things, you will pass the Palud bird park. The destination of Pula, the largest city in Istria County, looks back on 7000 years of history. Stroll through the historic old town and discover many Roman monuments. The city's landmark is the amphitheater built by Emperor Augustus.

After breakfast, your cycling vacation in Istria comes to an end. If you would like to treat yourself to a few more days in the sun, we are also happy to extend your stay on the green coast.