Rovinj in Spring
With the arrival of spring, Rovinj once again becomes a place for new recreational programs and tours. With Easter, the already traditionally popular free guided tour of the city called Feel the breeze of Rovinj begins, and in addition, the end of May marks a new program for all interested guests called Rovinj Craft tours, where guests will be able to learn about traditional customs, crafts and handicrafts within the old town core with free expert guidance from licensed guides.
Spring in Rovinj is perfect for doing sports and leisure activities, especially for spending time in the Golden Cape forest park. Visitors to Rovinj can engage in a variety of outdoor activities such as cycling on well-marked tracks, running, walking, free climbing, etc. Thanks to its attractive sports facilities (the football stadium, basketball and handball courts, outdoor and indoor tennis courts...), Rovinj is perfect place for amateur and professional athletes to train. Along the route of the bicycle-pedestrian path Štrika-Ferata, which stretches along the former railway branch Kanfanar - Rovinj-Rovigno, you will enjoy indescribable natural landscapes.
A walk along the streets of Rovinj's historical centre is a true artistic experience. Visitors to Rovinj are enthralled by the cultural and historical monuments, the church of St. Euphemia, galleries and studios displaying artworks and souvenirs. The “must see” list of things to do in Rovinj includes discovering Rovinj’s rich history, exploring the old town and visiting the town’s cultural and historical monuments.
In addition to guided tours, spring will also be marked by the Istrian Riviera tournament cycle, which has been held for over 50 years, and the ''Rovinj Cup'' regatta will bring together about a hundred participants from Croatia, Slovenia and Italy. April will begin with gastronomic delicacies in the spring cycle of Putevima rovinjskih delicija, and Rovinj will once again host the famous Weekend Food Festival. The fact that spring brings a desire for movement and sports is also demonstrated by the international children's sports tournament The strength of children in motion, which will once again be held in Rovinj and will host over 3,000 participants from various countries. May will begin with Let's climb together on the Golden cape, and will be marked by the international Wings for Life World Run, which will be hosted by Rovinj.
Thanks to the mild climate, visitors to Rovinj can go diving already in spring. The appeal of the diving sites in Rovinj lies in the rich, varied and well-preserved marine wildlife and aquatic vegetation, as well as in a multitude of underwater walls, reefs, caves and shipwrecks. The most breath-taking diving site is undoubtedly the wreck of the Baron Gautsch steamboat. There is also the possibility to go on excursions to various sites of interest, such as the small medieval towns in central Istria, the amphitheatre in Pula, the Euphrasian Basilica in Poreč, the Baredine cave, etc. Various boat excursions are organized around the Rovinj archipelago, the Lim Channel (a special marine reserve) and Brijuni National Park.
First-class accommodation facilities which include multi-purpose meeting and conference halls make Rovinj an ideal destination for business meetings and congresses. True to its reputation as a romantic destination, Rovinj has hosted numerous weddings. Any professional photographer will turn Rovinj’s beautiful nature, the well-preserved old town and the hotel designer interior and exterior into the perfect background for unforgettable photos. In turn, the romantic atmosphere of the town will ensure a memorable experience to all wedding guests.
