Porec to Pula

Istria Croatia: (ZZ-BKCRFA02)
URL: https://www.hiddentrails.com/tour/biking_croatia_porec_pula.aspx

Introduction
Istria Croatia
The start of this bicycle tour is in Porec, one of the most important coastal towns along the west coast of the peninsula Istria in Croatia. This sunny peninsula in the Mediterranean Sea is characterised by little picturesque fisher villages, small towns on the karst hills, vineyards and valleys. Let yourself be surprised by the charms of a landscape rich in contrasts and the various colours of Istria.

This bicycle tour through Istria is slightly hilly.

Accomodation

Accommodations
During this trip, nights are spent in different locations.

Description
Accommodations consist of a mixture of 3 and 4 star hotels offering private bedrooms with ensuite facilities.

Local tax
Some cities charge a tourist tax. These taxes are not included in the sale price of the tour and must be paid directly by you at check-in or check-out at the hotels.
This fee varies depending on the hotel category, the season and the number of days of stay. It is usually between 1 and 5 € per person per night.


Meals
All breakfasts are included.

Riding

Approx. 100-145km total.

Rental bikes:
21-gears women‘s or men‘s bicycle
E-bike (unisex bike, 500 W battery, range up to 100km)

Itinerary

Sample Itinerary - subject to changes

Day 1: Arrival in Porec
Individual arrival at your start hotel in Porec.
If you arrive early we have a few suggestions for your first day in Croatia: either you visit the Brijuni islands by boat or the Limski channel, or you enjoy your day off by the sea or visit the hinterland of Porec. The Brijuni-islands are twelve smaller and 2 bigger islands; the main island Veli Brijun was used by the Yugoslav statesman Tito as summer residence. Today the islands are a National Park and only Veli Brijun is open to the public. Going by boat to the fjord-alike Limski channel you might be lucky and see some dolphins. The Limski-channel is National Park too and on the coast you find mussels and oyster farms.
Meals included: none
Overnight in Porec


Day 2: Porec to Rovinj
Have a last view over the picturesque seaport on Istria’s west coast before you leave to Rovinj. The city is surrounded in the west and the south west by the Adriatic Sea. Afar the high bell tower of the Euphemia Church built on the highest spot of Rovinj, greats you. Go ahead, if you would like to cycle to Zlatni rt (also known as Golden Cape), a peninsula, where you find a park in a nature reserve.
Biking approx. 55 km
Meals included: Breakfast
Overnight in Rovinj


Day 3: Rovinj to Pula
The last day on your expedition in Istria leads you to Pula on Istria’s south west point. Pula is the oldest town of Istria and its commercial and cultural centre. Enjoy your last day of your trip amongst various antiquities and the mighty Roman amphitheatre in the centre of Pula.
Biking approx. 45-55 km
Meals included: Breakfast
Overnight in Pula


Day 4: Departure
Individual departure or possibility to extend your stay.
Meals included: Breakfast


Rates and Dates for Porec to Pula

Rates include:

Accommodations, All breakfasts, Lugagge transfer, Tour information package (maps, route descriptions…) & Phone hotline service.

Packages and Options




* prices are per person based on double/twin occupancy


Dates Note: Custom dates possible for groups of 5+ pax

Rates do not include:

Drinks, Lunches and dinners, Bike rental & Travel insurance.
Tourist tax (if requested) has to be paid on the spot.

Other Info
Meeting: Porec
Airport: Trieste or Pula
Transfer:

Climate:
                                                    Porec area

Month

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Average High Temperature (°F)

49

49

54

59

69

77

81

81

74

67

58

52

Average Low Temperature (°F)

41

40

44

50

59

66

69

69

62

58

50

44

Average High Temperature (°C)

10

10

12

15

21

25

27

27

23

19

15

11

Average Low Temperature (°C)

5

5

7

10

15

19

21

21

17

14

10

7

Average Precipitation (days of rain)

5

6

5

7

7

6

4

5

7

8

8

6

Source: NOAA


Seasons
The coast benefits from a pleasant Mediterranean climate with a lot of sunshine. Summers tend to get quite hot and dry while winters are mild and wet. The shoulder seasons are the best time to explore Istria peninsula.

What To Bring: