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Rovinj, Pula & Istria (Rovinj, Pula, Motovun & Istrian Peninsula) Travel Guide 2026

Rovinj, Pula & Istria is a grad / općina (municipality) in Rovinj, Pula, Motovun & Istrian Peninsula (Rovinj, Pula, Motovun & Istrian Peninsula), Croatia, with a population of 450,000 and regional transit links via Rovinj, Pula & Istria Central Station and Pula Airport (PUY) & Rovinj.

Province / StateRovinj, Pula, Motovun & Istrian Peninsula
Population450,000
Rail HubRovinj, Pula & Istria Central Station
Airport GatewayPula Airport (PUY) & Rovinj

Highlights & What to See in Rovinj, Pula & Istria

  • Rovinj Old Town Peninsula & Church of St. Euphemia — Pastel Venetian houses rising straight from the sea to a 60m bell tower modeled on St. Mark's in Venice.
  • Zlatni Rt (Golden Cape / Punta Corrente) Forest Park — Rent a bike in Rovinj to pedal car-free cypress and cedar coastal trails to rocky swimming coves.
  • Pula Roman Arena (1st Century CE) & Temple of Augustus — One of the six largest surviving Roman amphitheatres in the world, complete with its four side towers (€10).
  • Motovun & Grožnjan Hilltop Truffle Villages — Taste fresh-shaved Tuber magnatum pico white truffles over homemade fuži pasta overlooking the Mirna Valley.
  • Brijuni National Park (Fažana Boat) & Kamenjak Cape — 14 islands with Roman villa ruins and wild southern sea cliffs.

Transit & Getting There

Connect to Rovinj, Pula & Istria via Rovinj, Pula & Istria Central Station (Jadrolinija & Kapetan Luka (Krilo) High-Speed Catamarans + Arriva / FlixBus Coastal Coaches + HŽPP Trains) and local transit using Dubrovnik Pass.