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One week itinerary from Rovinj - plan A
1st day - 18nm, Rovinj - Veruda Bay, (uvala Soline, drop anchor)
Rovinj: With its fortified double walls and three Town Gates from the early Middle Ages, Rovinj presents an example of urban architecture of the Mediterranean type. The church of St. Euphemia, with the statue of the patron saint of Rovinj standing on its 60m high bell tower, dominates the town. All the Rovinj coast and the surrounding 22 islands and islets are a protected natural heritage. Besides all the beauties of its hidden corners, this green paradise provides everything a modern tourist may wish for.
2nd day - 27nm, Veruda - Susak, (sandy island, small marina, worth seeing cemetery)
The island of Susak is such a place, just now opening up to the European travel imagination. Long lost in relative isolation from the rest of the Croatian population, it has developed its own rich culture, dialect and traditions. About 40 miles southeast of the tip of the Istrian peninsula, Susak is a little larger than the average Croat island, and is one of the relatively few to have supported a native population for hundreds of years. It has the only sand beach in all of the Croatian islands, and its vineyards produce some of the best wine in the region. It is sunny, lush and untouched.
2nd day, Susak - Ilovik, (village and ruins)
Ilovik is the southernmost inhabited island of the Cres - Losinj archipelago. The present day settlement originated about 200 years ago when farmers from Veli Losinj came to settle permanently here. Ilovik is said to be the island of flowers because almost every house has oleanders, roses and other flowers growing around it. The lovely beaches in the small coves on the island are a true oasis of peace.
2nd day, Ilovik - Mali Lošinj, (capital town of island Losinj, tourist place)
Mali Lošinj is known by its sea tradition, its special climate that cured the first visitor of the climatic medical centre in 1885. This tourist tradition was started and supported by many honourable men of this archipelago. The bridge which is placed at the entering to Mali Lošinj, above the channel which was ditched through the narrowest part of the island, makes two separated peace's of land that are connected by the movable bridge. It makes possible for smaller boats and yachts to enter the port.
3rd day - 18nm, Mali Lošinj - Rab, (many objects of interest, beautiful old town)
The island is one of the most densely wooded islands in the Adriatic and is a veritable botanical exhibition, with plants not native to the island. The Komrcar Park, with its laurel, poplar, cypress, Indian fig tree, and rosemary, pine and hundred-year-old agaves is now the pride of Rab. Its more than 300 freshwater springs provide a valuable water supply to the population of the island--which, in contrast to most of the Adriatic islands, is increasing, in part because of good communications with the mainland. Because of these numerous springs, Rab is considered to be the greenest island in the Adriatic.
4th day - 23nm, Rab - Osor, (narrow straits between islands Lošinj & Cres )
Osor is the small town today but as such completely itself as "a city museum". Its length and straitens as a rampart between the west Adriatic land and the East makes this town the crossing of the roads that go from the West to East part of the islands Cres and Lošinj. A narrow band of few tenths of meter of land, which used to link the two islands Cres and Lošinj, was favourable to trading development and was also creating a safe port. During antic period and Romans ruling Galleys would come and reload their cargoes so that the ships on the other side could take it farther. A channel was ditched through. It was the first movable bridge, which today also serves modern seafarers by making their route shorter.
5th day - 23nm, Osor - Pomer, (nice long bay with reefs and shoals)
The island is one of the most densely wooded islands in the Adriatic and is a veritable botanical exhibition, with plants not native to the island. The Komrcar Park, with its laurel, poplar, cypress, Indian fig tree, and rosemary, pine and hundred-year-old agaves is now the pride of Rab. Its more than 300 freshwater springs provide a valuable water supply to the population of the island--which, in contrast to most of the Adriatic islands, is increasing, in part because of good communications with the mainland. Because of these numerous springs, Rab is considered to be the greenest island in the Adriatic.
6th day - 10nm, Pomer - Pula Marina, (beautiful old town, amphitheater)
Pula: On the southernmost part of the Istrian peninsula, Jason and Medea founded the mythical town Polai, the source of life. Later the Romans changed it into a divine town for the "pleasure of the rich". The Amphitheatre, the Sergii Triumphal Arch, Augustus Temple, The Double and Herculus Gates witness that glorious time. Famous writers and composers (Dante, Thomas Mann, James Joyce, Franz Lehar, and others) were inspired by this town that has existed for three millennia, and where the old meets the new. The area of Pula is magnificent, with country stone houses and modern buildings, quiet huckleberry shade and the view to the culture of mankind.
6th day - 18nm, Pula - Rovinj, (cruising end)
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One week itinerary from Rovinj - plan B
1st day - 18nm, Rovinj - Veruda Bay, (uvala Soline, drop anchor)
Rovinj: With its fortified double walls and three Town Gates from the early Middle Ages, Rovinj presents an example of urban architecture of the Mediterranean type. The church of St. Euphemia, with the statue of the patron saint of Rovinj standing on its 60m high bell tower, dominates the town. All the Rovinj coast and the surrounding 22 islands and islets are a protected natural heritage. Besides all the beauties of its hidden corners, this green paradise provides everything a modern tourist may wish for.
2nd day - 27nm, Veruda - Susak, (sandy island, small marina, worth seeing cemetery)
The island of Susak is such a place, just now opening up to the European travel imagination. Long lost in relative isolation from the rest of the Croatian population, it has developed its own rich culture, dialect and traditions. About 40 miles southeast of the tip of the Istrian peninsula, Susak is a little larger than the average Croat island, and is one of the relatively few to have supported a native population for hundreds of years. It has the only sand beach in all of the Croatian islands, and its vineyards produce some of the best wine in the region. It is sunny, lush and untouched.
3rd day - 15nm, Susak - Premuda
Premuda: These island is situated west of Dugi Otok, covered with macchia and dense vegetation, with numerous little coves and exquisite beaches washed by crystal-clear sea. The island represent a genuine peaceful oasis and are an ideal refuge for all those who want to escape everyday life, particularly if they have their own or a rented boat. The sunken wreckage of the ship Sveti Istvan in the waters near Premuda is an inviting challenge for experienced divers.
4th day - 17nm, Premuda - Mali Lošinj, (capital town of island Losinj, tourist place)
Mali Lošinj is known by its sea tradition, its special climate that cured the first visitor of the climatic medical centre in 1885. This tourist tradition was started and supported by many honourable men of this archipelago. The bridge which is placed at the entering to Mali Lošinj, above the channel which was ditched through the narrowest part of the island, makes two separated peace's of land that are connected by the movable bridge. It makes possible for smaller boats and yachts to enter the port.
5th day - 30nm, Lošinj - Pomer, (nice long bay with reefs and shoals)
Pomer is located on the western side of the Medulin Bay. It was settled in Roman times, which is confirmed by well-preserved excavations of Roman villas and the remains of a thermal spa. Of the historical monuments, the Church of St. Flora from the Byzantine period stands out. Pomer was once well known for raising and breeding of fish and molluscs, and today there are many seafood restaurants as a result of this.
6th day - 27nm, Pomer - Rovinj, (cruising end)
The end of the cruising.
CAUTION: The itinerary is not substitute for pilot books and marine charts. We refuse to accept responsibility for any loss or damage caused by holding on suggested routes.
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One week itinerary from Rovinj - plan C
1st day - 12nm, Rovinj - Brijuni National Park
Brijuni. Across the Fazana channel, near Pula, lie the Brijuni islands, forming a seven kilometers long necklace between Pula and Rovinj. Nature, nudged along by man, has created a real paradise here. Before the newly founded tourist centres in Italy took over, the Brijuni were an exclusive European summer resort. The peerless beauty of the national park of Brijuni with its rich harmony of flora and fauna, historical monuments and modern hotels still draws politicians and other distinguished guests from all over the world. The stone from Brijuni has been used since Roman times in many buildings in Pula, Trieste, Venice and Vienna. It provides the backbone to an island where you will find deep shade under rich pine vegetation. On the biggest island - the Veli Brijun there is a zoo with many kinds of animals.
2nd day - 14nm, Brijuni - Pomer, (nice long bay with reefs and shoals)
Pomer is located on the western side of the Medulin Bay. It was settled in Roman times, which is confirmed by well-preserved excavations of Roman villas and the remains of a thermal spa. Of the historical monuments, the Church of St. Flora from the Byzantine period stands out. Pomer was once well known for raising and breeding of fish and molluscs, and today there are many seafood restaurants as a result of this.
3rd day - 14nm, Pomer - Pula, (marina, beautiful old town, amphitheater)
Pula : On the southernmost part of the Istrian peninsula, Jason and Medea founded the mythical town Polai, the source of life. Later the Romans changed it into a divine town for the "pleasure of the rich". The Amphitheatre, the Sergii Triumphal Arch, Augustus Temple, The Double and Herculus Gates witness that glorious time. Famous writers and composers (Dante, Thomas Mann, James Joyce, Franz Lehar, and others) were inspired by this town that has existed for three millennia, and where the old meets the new. The area of Pula is magnificent, with country stone houses and modern buildings, quiet huckleberry shade and the view to the culture of mankind. Therefore Pula cannot be avoided and you will be tempted to return once again.
4th day - 30nm, Pula - Novigrad, (beautiful small town, great fish restaurants)
The small, typically Mediterranean town of Novigrad (Cittanova; meaning the new town) is situated on the west coast of Istria, on a small peninsula closing a deep, well-protected harbour. This ancient urban centre rich with testimonies of its long history is one of the western gates of Croatia, Istria and Adriatic, the warmest European sea. Worth seeing are numerous historical and cultural monuments. The interest of visitors will be surely provoked by the extraordinary beauty of well - preserved nature and pleasant landscapes with interesting old cities like Momjan, Grožnjan or Motovun, which represent the pearls of medieval architecture
5th day - 9nm, Novigrad - Poreč, (beautiful old town)
The old town of Porec dates back to Roman times and over the course of two thousand years was destroyed and rebuilt by many different people - Goths, Germanic, Slavs, Venetians and Austrians - and the town's old walls, towers, churches and palaces bear witness to those turbulent events. The old town abounds in cultural and historical sites, the most precious being the Basilica of Euphrasius, dating from the 6th Century and built in Byzantine style. Its mosaics are among the most beautiful of their kind still preserved anywhere in the world.
6th day - 12nm, Poreč - Rovinj, (cruising end)
Coming from Poreč to Rovinj it is nice to see: The Blue and the Green Lagoon (small harbours and hotel settlements in the bays of the same names), Vrsar (small town with an old castle above the town itself built on a steep hillock) and Limski kanal (very long bay north of Rovinj - unfortunately it is forbidden to sail or anchor in the bay without a special permission - because of a legally protected centre for fish breeding.
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