Porec Attractions – on the West Coast of Istria

Porec, on the west coast of Istria, is extremely popular with tourists, not only because of the great weather, but also because of the many historical Porec attractions. Here you can enjoy a year-round vacation with an average temperature of 14°C and take in the fantastic landscape.

Flora and fauna as well as famous monuments and dreamy beaches are among the Porec attractions that will inevitably captivate you. In addition, there are the hospitable locals, many events, the Mediterranean atmosphere, and numerous outdoor activities.

Enjoy and relax year-round

In Porec, you can hike, swim, dive, visit historical Porec attractions, or simply shop, try culinary delights, or unwind in one of the top accommodations from Crovillas.

Here, you can vacation year-round due to the mild climate. And even if it's too cool for swimming or sunbathing, you can spend your time with many exciting excursions and sightseeing tours of Porec's attractions.

Porec's Sights: Famous Monuments from the 12th and 15th Centuries

Porec has been a popular tourist attraction since around 1910, boasting a particularly large number of old monuments and buildings. It is also the seat of the Catholic Diocese of Porec-Pula.

Some of the well-known Porec sights include:

The Euphrasius Basilica, along with its associated church buildings, which is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
The three remaining towers of the historic city fortifications (formerly 11 towers): the northern tower, the pentagonal tower, and the round tower.
The shopping and promenade street "Decumanus Corso" with many historic buildings.
The Forum Square (Marafor Square) from Roman times with remnants of Roman temples and the remains of Roman paving.
The Romanesque House from the 13th century with a wooden balcony, stone staircase, and stone well from the 15th century. It also houses an ethnographic exhibition.
The theater from the 19th century with the coats of arms of Porec.
The Church of Our Lady from the 18th century.
The Landtag Palace, which emerged from the former Gothic Franciscan church. It now serves as a concert and exhibition hall.

Porec's Sights – Beach, Sports, and Leisure

The famous Porec sights are very impressive and you should not miss them during your vacation. But Porec not only offers historical buildings but also dreamlike landscapes, cozy restaurants, idyllic beaches, a romantic waterfront promenade, an attractive harbor, and many sports and leisure activities.

This way, you can cleverly integrate sightseeing of Porec's sights into your varied vacation without spending the whole day just visiting historical buildings.

Popular activities in connection with Porec's sights include:

Sitting in a café on the waterfront promenade and watching the luxury yachts.
Taking souvenir photos in front of the historic harbor wall.
Strolling through the old town and admiring historical attractions such as Matije Gupca Square with the Zuccato Palace, visiting the City Museum, and then enjoying a cool drink in a café.
Not only admiring the Pentagonal Tower of Porec but also climbing to the panoramic view and enjoying the view and the delicious food in the restaurant there.
The romantic J. Dobrile Park with its Roman archway is somewhat hidden in the old town and invites you to take a walk. Afterwards, you can take a photo stop at the bust of Bishop Juraj Dobrila.
How about a boat trip to the island of Sveti Nikola, 400 meters away? Pine forests, gardens, and sandy beaches invite you to marvel and explore.

Other Porec sights include:

The Baredine Cave, the most beautiful dripstone cave in Istria.
The coastal towns of Vrsar, Novigrad, and Rovinj.
The mountain villages of Hum, Buje, or Motovun.
And of course, many beautiful beaches!

A little further away you will find an opportunity for free climbing, which you should not miss during an adventure vacation. For the family vacation, the Dinopark Funtana or the Aquapark Istralandia (near Brtonigla) offer great excursion destinations.

Porec's Sights: Folk Festivals in Porec

In addition to the many Porec sights, the holidays with their varied cultural and entertainment programs are also things you should definitely experience during your vacation.

Festivals take place on the following holidays:

April 30 – Day of the City of Porec
July – on the last Sunday in July is the Mandalenjina, the festival in honor of Saint Magdalena in Visnjan.
August 16 – The folk festival Rokova in honor of Sveti Rok (Saint Rochus) takes place here.
November 21 – The festival Mavrova is celebrated in honor of the city's patron saint, St. Mauro. There are entertainment programs and sports events on Freedom Square (Trg Slobode).

As you can see, there is a lot to see and experience here, and you can enjoy Porec's sights with all your senses!

Book Your Dream Villa with Crovillas Now and Discover Porec's Sights

Especially because Istria and particularly the area around Porec are so popular due to their location and Porec's sights, you should plan and book your vacation in advance. You can find great accommodations all over the island and also get to know Porec on a day trip. Ideally, of course, you should move directly to one of our popular villas.

Book now with Crovillas – and your vacation will be perfect! If you have any questions, feel free to contact us at any time.