Holiday home Poreč for rent Croatia | Holiday home*** in Porec max. 6 Persons

Near water
Once a Roman town, Poreč was subsequently conquered by the Byzantines and Venetians. In former times it was an important harbor. Today it is one of the most integral Istrian towns and well worth visiting. Poreč is the center of the largest holiday area in Istria and is also known as the "Riviera of Istria". Aside from the tremendous tourist influence, Poreč has retained its own culture and town spirit, and is recognized among others as an important historical city. The rich tourist tradition, with its attractive hotels and modern tourist facilities, combined with green forests and Mediterranean vegetation, are just some of the reasons for the continued tourist development. It is also haven for athletes. It has a good variety of nightlife which includes various discotheques, bars and dance clubs. While in Poreč you must visit the old part of town with its important cultural and historical sites which includes the Euphrasian Basilica (under the protection of UNESCO). Here you will also find some interesting archaeological remains which bear witness to the population density of this place even in prehistoric times. The remains of forums and temples reveal the importance of the Roman presence in the area. In Poreč you will feel the presence of the old spirits and discover traces of great cultures, visible on every step of the old town with its narrow streets. Poreč also has the Cove Baredine, a natural cove with endemic amphibian species. From Poreč you can take excursions to Rovinj which has been a cultural monument since 1963, or to the Limski Channel- a natural marriage of extreme species. On a boat trip you can visit the Brijuni Islands National Park. Further trips include Pula and Medulin - both well-known tourist centers and holiday resorts, and the Peninsula Cape, a large and protected nature area.