We will be in the Istria peninsula for 3 days (based at Rovinj) in mid-May as part of a 12-day Croatia trip and would like any thoughts on this initial itinerary:
Arrive Rovinj late afternoon (coming from Plitvice Lakes).
Day 1 - day trip north to Motovun and/or Groznjan, then Kabola Winery. Are both towns feasible?
Day 2 - day trip to Ucka Nature Park (drive back down along the east coast). Any tips or thoughts on this park?
Day 3 - half day trip to Bale and Pula; Rovinj afternoon.
Thanks!
I have not been to Istria yet but am hoping to get there eventually. I have been near Ucka park (https://www.pp-ucka.hr/en/) (stayed in Lovran and Opatija en route to Cres), and I can confirm there are some beautiful scenic drives, as I recall the route the bus took to the ferry port being particularly lovely.
Just based on my familiarity with the country, I would say that visits to multiple villages are possible in a day (they are small).
I also have Premantura (south of Pula) on my list.
happy travels!
I go every year - for years.
Day 1 - Both are feasible. But there are better off the beaten path hill towns if you can find them.
Day 2 - I say no. Visit Porec instead or the Brijuni islands or Vrsar.
Day 3 - I don’t like Pula, but I like the Kamenjak peninsula. I also also recommend an olive oil tasting at Chiavalon.
