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Town in Istria, Croatia
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A UNESCO World Heritage Site, rebuilt in the 6th century during the Byzantine Empire. The central basilica and surrounding complex feature a variety of colorful Byzantine mosaics.
Its Decumanus and Cardo Maximus still have Roman structure original forms.
Cosy little restaurant. There's the choice of dining in a candlelit stone-clad interior, or outside in the sunny terrace. The service is friendly and helpful, speaking English, Italian, German and Croatian. Between two people you can have a whole fresh fish, with baked vegetables, quite simple and delicious. Prices are quite expensive for Croatia.
Three Barrels
Neighborhood spot for traditional Croatian fare, excellently done.
Self-catering apartment Sunshine Porec is located on the outskirts of Porec, 1.5 km from the sea and 3 km from the center of Porec. Apartment consists of one bedroom, open-plan living room with fully equipped kitchen, bathroom and a balcony with beautiful views over Istrian countryside. Accommodates 2; daily prices from €40.
Valamar Club Tamaris is located on the Lanterna peninsula surrounded by Mediterranean vegetation, open from April to October, 390 rooms: single, twin and family rooms, studio apartments; Valeta à la carte restaurant, restaurant and bar at the pool, cocktail-bar, lobby bar, # wellness contents, beauty center, cardio-gym, outdoor swimming pool and pool for children, whirlpool, pebble beach 100 m from the hotel; prices from €57 single room, €88 double room
The Valamar Crystal Hotel is family hotel, it's open from April to October. 223 rooms; 453 beds, 6 floors; rooms: single, twin and triple rooms, twin rooms with extra bed, quad rooms and suite; two restaurants and bars; outdoor swimming pool and swimming pool for children, whirlpool; beach 150 m from hotel; other: evening music, sport center, tennis courts near, 2 meeting rooms, internet corner; price: from €72 twin room
The Valamar Diamant Hotel in Poreč, is located in the shade of green pine trees close to the sea, and is a ten minute walk from the picturesque centre of Poreč itself. The wide selection of food, spacious wellness centre, imaginatively designed indoor and outdoor pools, as well as the large number of sporting facilities
Pinia is located directly on the sea, ten minutes walk from Porec’s ancient town centre. For families with children and active holiday.
Open from April to October, 258 air-conditioned rooms; 483 beds, 9 floors, 2 lifts; single rooms, twin rooms with extra beds, triple and family rooms; restaurant, bars; outdoor swimming pool and swimming pool for children; beach 100 m from the hotel; sport and entertainment center; prices starts from €40 single room, €56 twin room.
By plane
Pula airport, some 60 km to the south is the closest passenger airport in Croatia. Other nearby airports are Rijeka airport in Krk and Trieste airport in Italy.
By bus
There are regular long-distance buses from major Croatian cities, as well as cities in Italy.
By car
There are highways coming in from Rovinj, Pula, Umag and Rijeka (connecting to the rest of the country).
Poreč is small, and it's almost impossible to get lost in the historic center. There is a bus station, and taxi rank nearby if you are staying at one of the many hotel and apartment complexes out of town.
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