Customs and Traditions

Discover the specific customs in Rovinj attracting tourists and locals, and learn about the traditions in Rovinj expressed through its unique musical folklore and cultural heritage. From the very beginning customs in Rovinj have been impacted by its location near the sea. Local fishermen who built flatboats used to sing while on the sea and produce sounds of instruments with their voices. That created a path for intangible traditions in Rovinj which include batana parades accompanied by bitinadas and its traditional cuisine.