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Rovinj
May 19, 2013, 3:46 am
Clear
16°C
real feel: 14°C
current pressure: 1010 mb
humidity: 71%
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Mostly cloudy with showers
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Partly sunny with showers
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Rovinj
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Rovinj is one of those picturesque towns that inspires comparisons between Istria and Italy. Think slick cobbled streets, winding passageways leading to the sea, and a slender church spire rising above the Adriatic. This quiet fishing town is now making waves as a must-visit destination thanks to Hotel Lone, the first five-star design hotel in Croatia. Lone recently made Conde Nast Traveler’s Hot List 2012, ranking 25th among the 121 best new hotels worldwide.

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Latest Rovinj news & events

music festival

Unknown Festival 2013

Unknown is one of Croatia’s newest music festival to hit its Adriatic shore. This year’s line-up includes a wide variety of acts from DJs Jackmaster, Erol Alkan, and James Holden to musicians like Jessie Ware, Django Django, and The Horrors.

Habanos Moments

Habanos Moments

Habanos Moments is the name for events dedicated to hedonists and cigars lovers.

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Taking the plunge — discovering Rovinj’s other side

I woke up last Wednesday with sun lighting the floor of my room. Stepping outside onto my balcony, I breathed in the fresh, salty air—the air of a Croatian summer.   It was a beautiful day, and one that marked the beginning of Rovinj’s summer season. Last Wednesday was also a national holiday, Worker’s Day more...

Evenings of the Fishermen Tradition

The town of Rovinj remembers the tradition of its elders through two thematic manifestations. Notably, it was not all that long ago that life in Rovinj was inconceivable without batana – a local type of boat which became famous throughout the world. To feed their families, the fishermen sailed their batanas out at dawn and more...

Photo courtesy of: ETNOFILm

5th Ethnographic Film Festival

The start of the ETNOFILm Festival in 2009 was associated with the turn that the Ethnographic Museum of Istria made towards using film methods in documenting intangible heritage. However, the festival born out of this turn towards using film continued to live an independent life of its own. It was not necessarily tied to intangible more...

Photo courtesy of: Kristina Pepelko

Big Picture: Rovinj’s Old Town

Rovinj, a place known for its coastline, hospitality, and artistry, is one of the most romantic getaways thanks to it’s charming Old Town. Make your way up the Old Town‘s  narrow cobblestone streets lined with brightly colored Italian-style houses to St. Euphemia’s Church, the most famous building in Rovinj.   Find your best dining options more...

53rd Through Istria Race

Enjoy the 53rd annual Through Istria cycling race this April, traveling to and from these cities: Rovinj, Buzet, Labin, Vrsar, and Pula.

Popolana

This three-day festival in Rovinj will include sporting events, entertainment programs, and culinary specialties. The event is raising funds through T-shirt and flower sales to be donated to an association for people with special needs.

Regatta Pesaro

Watch skilled boats sail across Rovinj’s gorgeous waters this April.

Regatta Chioggia

Watch skilled boats sail across Rovinj’s gorgeous waters this April.