Cycling tour along the Adriatic Sea to Istria

Your hotel is located in Mestre, a district of Venice on the mainland. After checking in at the hotel, set off on your cycling tour along the Adriatic Sea to the old town, which is easily accessible by public transport. Go on a discovery tour in La Serenissima. Magnificent squares, above all St. Mark's Square and sophisticated palazzi as well as the countless canals and bridges will amaze you.

Andiamo – let's go! Right at the start of your trip, you have the choice between two routes. One takes you from the lagoon city to Punta Sabbioni by ferry (not included). Treat yourself to a short break for a refreshing swim along endless beaches. Back on your bike, fishing boats and souvenir stalls line your route. Alternatively, you can cycle through the hinterland. Cycle along the calmly flowing river Sile past the ruins of Torre Caligo to your stage destination of Jesolo or Caorle.

If you have spent the night in Jesolo, cycle past the last fishing huts to the small seaside resort of Caorle. Here you leave the sea for the time being. With a view of the Julian Alps on the horizon, you cycle inland. Fields and meadows accompany you through the quiet hinterland to the Venetian town of Portogruaro. Once built as a river port for Venice, the elegant little town is still worth a visit today. Stroll along the arcades of ancient palaces and visit the traditional market.

Today you will be heading back to the sea. The small fishing village of Marano Lagunare is beautifully situated in a lagoon with unique flora and fauna. People have lived from fishing for thousands of years. Be sure to try the fresh fish in one of the many restaurants in the village center. Then continue by boat to Aquileia. Visit the Roman excavations on the large open-air site. Depending on where you are staying, you can spend the evening in Aquileia or cycle on to historic Grado, which is also known as the Island of the Sun for good reason. If you want to spend more time on the beach, you can shorten the first part to Latisana by train.

Contrasting landscapes await you on today's stage of your cycling tour along the Adriatic Sea. In the hinterland of Trieste, you cycle through a barren rocky landscape criss-crossed by caves. You then reach the coast, from where white cliffs rise vertically out of the deep blue sea. Visit the castle in Duino and jump into the refreshing Adriatic Sea at Barcola beach. Enjoy your evening with Austrian architecture, Italian lifestyle and Slovenian cuisine - that's Trieste! If you don't want to cycle that far, you can shorten the stage from Montefalcone to Trieste by train (not included).

Arrivederci Italia – Dober dan Slovenija! Depending on your motivation and fitness level, you can cycle through the Val Rosandra in the hinterland or take a short boat trip between Trieste and Muggia (not included). From Koper, you cycle along the coast and come across numerous small towns such as Izola or Piran, which are not only famous for their beaches. A visit to the old town and harbor promenade of each town is worthwhile. Also discover the variety of Istrian cuisine: You must try pršut, boškarin or fritule!

After a few kilometers, you will reach one of the most important nature reserves in Slovenia – the Sečovlje salt pans. In the nature park and its museum, you will learn how sea salt is extracted through natural evaporation. You then cycle through slightly hilly terrain to the famous coastal town of Poreč. Explore the town with its old city walls, the Euphrasian Basilica and the towers from the 15th century. Spend the evening relaxing on one of the many beaches. Refresh yourself in the cool water and watch the sun sink into the sea.

Unfortunately, your cycling tour along the Adriatic Sea ends today. If you travel back by boat, you can enjoy the route you covered by bike from the water once again. Don't want to go home yet? No problem. We would be happy to book you an extra night in Poreč.