8-day Istrian Coast Cycling Holiday

Arrive in Fazana and check-in at your accommodation. Take some time to relax and explore this nice village. 

If  you  arrive  early  you  can  take  the  boat    over  to  the  Island  of Brijuni a national park  

You can start your day with a short easy warm up ride in Pula. Cycle around the warrens of marbled alleys and the beautifully preserved amphitheatre from 27 BC.
After the ride get on the boat to the Brijuni National Park, that long time ago used to be Tito’s private island archipelago. Explore the Roman villas and the Byzantine villages, admire the herds of deer, pine-fringed bays and the Tito’s personal zoo.

Challenge: 3/4 hours, 18 - 32 km / 11 - 20 mi, 100/285m ascent, 100/270m descent

Today you cycle inland to Vodnjan, the Istrian ancient capital where you will find a mix of Gothic, Baroque and Renaissance architecture. After lunch you pedal along the coast, passing remains of Roman baths on the shore until you reach the village of Fazana. 

Challenge: 2/4 hours, 19 - 38 km / 12 - 23,5 mi, 150/215m ascent, 160/220m descent

Heading  north  you  reach  the  charming  and  bustling  port  town  of Rovijn. First a gentle ascent takes you to the small town of Bale, also  known  as  the  Roman  stronghold  of  Castrum  Vallis,  built  by the  Romans  to  help  defend  the  saltpans  and  the  roads  that connect to and from Pula and Porec.

If you have booked it in advance (on Day 1), you can do the optional guided city tour of Rovinj.  

Challenge: 3/3.5 hours, 39 km / 24 mi, 250m ascent,260m descent

Ride inland to the impressive wooded valley of the Lim Fjord.  Freewheel  down  to  the  bottom  and  ascend a  2  km / 1 mi  hill  to  the panoramic  viewpoint  on  the  other  side.  Continue  the  ride inland  through  gently  ascending  terrain    till  the  final  stretch with 2 short step climbs (well worth the effort) take you up to the fortified hill town of Motovun  from where you can admire the wonderful views over vineyards and truffle filled forests. 

Challenge: 1.5 hours, 35-57 km / 22 - 35,5 mi, 2515 / 795m ascent, 535 / 655 m descent 

A  steep  descent  takes  you  to  the  Parenzana  a  dismantled  old railway turned into a gravel cycle path that gently winds its way through the fields towards Porec, an ancient port town located in the  small  peninsula  of  San  Nicholas.  Here  do  not  miss  its magnificent historical palaces, the “House of the two Saints” and the popular UNESCO Heritage Basilica of Euphrasian. 

Challenge: 37 km / 23 mi, 180m ascent, 445m descent 

Cycle along the shore as you head towards the fertile plateau of Tar and pass by the Larun olive plantations, said to produce Europe’s best olive oil. Loop back inland to visit the giant limestone Cave of Jama Baredine. Return to Porec and enjoy your last Istrian evening enjoying a glass of home-made brandy in the terrace of the hotel overlooking the sea. 

Challenge: 2.5 hours, 32 km, 260m ascent, 260m descent 

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