In the previous text you have already learned that the gorgeous vacation destination Croatia offers
fantastic opportunities along the coast and also inland for cyclists. You have rented a
villa with a private pool on the west or east coast of Istria and want to spend an
active vacation? Then we will be happy to tell you more about the interesting cycling routes through which you can get to know the
west coast and the east coast.
WEST ISTRIA
145 From the sea to the Baredine Cave
Difficulty: Easy
Lenght: 31 km
Duration: 2:00 - 2:30h
The surroundings of the
coastal town of Porec offer a peaceful landscape which is ideal to get to know through a cycling tour. We start in Porec and cycle via the
Parenzana route and further through the woods and vineyards until we reach the
Baredina Cave, which we recommend you to visit. After that, it's already back towards the coastal path where you can refresh yourself on one of the wild beaches. Villa Blue Pearl, Villa Amoroso and Villa Casa Cormoran are in close distance of this bike route.
171 Magic Archipelago
Difficulty: Easy
Lenght: 18 km
Duration: 1:00h
This easy and short cycling path starts and ends in Vrsar. The villages of Finida and Funtana, through which the path also passes, are worth a visit. The lookout tower of Mukaba, which you will pass, offers a
beautiful view of the Lim Canal. This bike route is easily reachable from Villa Rotonda, Villa Buza and Villa Marasi.
211 Nord - Nord - Ovest
Difficulty: Hard
Lenght: 137 km
Duration: 4:40 - 5:20h
This tour starts and ends in Rovinj at the Valdibora parking lot. From the western part, the route takes you to central Istria. As you drive through Vizinada, Ponte Porton and via the hill town of Motovun, you will be amazed by the
picturesque landscape. You will also drive back to the
romantic coastal town of Rovinj through the towns of Karojba, Tinjan, Sveti Petar u Sumi, Kanfanar and Bale. We recommend you to make a stop to taste traditional Istrian specialities offered in the restaurants of the town. The following villas from our offer are located near this bike route: Villa Malipiero Residence and Villa Viscum. You can find more villas on our website.
EAST ISTRIA
408 Labin - Rasa
Difficulty: easy
Length: 17 km
We start the cycling tour in the
town of artists - Labin. From the old town, which is situated on a 320 m high hill, you can enjoy the breathtaking view. Continue through the surrounding villages to the youngest town in Istria - Rasa. Finally, we recommend you to visit the church of St. Barbara there. Not far from this route are Villa Adoral, Villa Emilia and Villa Sanja.
402 Terans
Difficulty: hard
Duration: 4:30 - 5:00h
The tour begins in the resort of Rabac. Along the shore promenade, the path leads you over a gravel road to Ripenda over Plomin. Through the
small surrounding villages you will go to the 230 meters high hill on which the old town of Labin is located. From here you can enjoy the
view of the sea. Afterwards you will go through the village Gondolici back to the starting point Rabac. Refresh yourself with a cold drink in one of the various cafes or restaurants located here. Close to this bike route are Villa Amelie, Villa Veselici and Villa Leccino.
Valentina Novak
14.12.2021
MY ISTRIA GUIDE
