Everything is better together, including riding on two wheels. The cycling paths of Istria guarantee you unforgettable memories. Istria is heart-shaped, and its rocky shores and gentle hills are perfect places to enjoy, far from the crowds. Since Copenhagen is known as the city of cyclists, we can say that Istria suits it the title of peninsula cyclist.
Bicycle paths covered Istria like a dense spider's web. You can reach almost everywhere on our largest peninsula by bicycle.
Drive along the romantic Istrian coast, along Cape Kamenjak, from Rovinj to San Polo Bay, around Vrsar and Poreč, Umag and Rabac. Head to the interior of the peninsula on two wheels, drive along clear rivers and streams and, with little effort, climb the hills on the tops of which hide villages and old medieval towns with recognizable church bell towers.
For excellent cyclists, but also for recreational cyclists - there is a trail for everyone
If you are an excellent cyclist, try yourself in one of the races by Istrian trails. If you prefer an easy ride on two wheels, choose an event that combines cycling, gastronomy and culture. We suggest you five bike paths which they claim are the most romantic and take you through the wonderful corners of Istria. On these trails you will discover landscapes and views that will make you look even more beautiful because you watch them together.
The path of aphrodisiacs
Drive along the slopes of the Istrian hills and the valley of the river Mirna. This area is best known for truffles, with precious gastronomic wonders accompanied by a reputation as an aphrodisiac. Let this path awaken passion in you!
Istria, our heart-shaped peninsula, has two types of land: intense dark red in the coastal area and gray, oily, clayey in the central part. The truffle grows in that gray soil, and its epicenter is in the moist Motovun forest through which the river Mirna flows. The truffle zone extends northeast to the towns of Buzet and Lupoglav and extends southeast along the river Raša in the Labin region and south to the Pazin region. This weird one potato, the most famous aphrodisiac, is intense embarrassing of fragrance, but when you get used to it you remain its eternal admirer. You become addicted to it as well as about every other sin.
Dvigrad Tour
Dvigrad tour passes Sv. It descends through the Lovreč and serpentines to Limska draga and leads all the way to the mysterious ruins of the medieval town of Dvigrad. Perhaps the sight of the mysterious Dvigrad will encourage you to reveal some deeply hidden secret to a loved one. Next is the climb from Dvigrad to Kanfanar, where you might break a sweat. From Kanfanar, you descend to Limska draga and then ascend again towards the Lim channel and you reach a place where you can take in the panorama of the entire Lim channel and take memorable photos.
A magical archipelago
Vrsar is one of the most romantic Istrian towns, where the legendary seducer Casanova stayed on two occasions, intoxicated Istrian Teran. Vrsar is a small town with a beautiful view of the sea and islands, and if Vrsar mentions Casanova in his memoirs. The seducer found himself in Vrsar in 1743 and he described Vrsar as an ugly town, although it was here that he was successful in his seduction skills. An interesting experience in Vrsar is an inspiring walk through Vrsar in manner storytelling Casanova tour.
But let’s get back to your romantic bike tour. Visit the lovely town of Vrsar, then enjoy the shade of the Kontija forest, and look for a well-deserved refreshment in the village of Marasima, which welcomes you at the end of the trail.
teran
From the waterfront in Rabac, climb to Labin, and then run along the steep paths along which there are top Istrian wine cellars. This trail requires a little more effort from you, which will pay off when you taste it together a glass of ruby red teran.
Veliki Brijun
The ancient Romans and dinosaurs left their mark in this island national park.
Brijuni National Park as well Kamenjak hides traces dinosaur rate. Dinosaur footprints discovered at as many as four locations on Veliki Brijun and on the islands of Vanga, Galija and Vrsar. Tourists have access to those prints on Veliki Brijun, and you will find them on the capes of Ploče, Vrbanj, Barban and Pogledalo, and one three-finger print the theropod is already waiting for you in the port of Veli Brijuni.
Brijuni National Park includes as many as 14 islands. The archipelago is so fascinating that it has been home to many famous statesmen and members of the world's artistic elite. Brijuni has long been known as a fashionable gathering place of European and world aristocracy, but they are so much more than that… One visit will certainly not be enough to make your eyes absorb all their beauty, so plan your return immediately.
Visit the whole of Veliki Brijun following the coastal path. Enjoy views of exotic animals roaming the island freely and Roman ruins right by the sea. You will have the feeling that the whole island is just yours, at least for a few hours.
Source: Istra.hr
Cover photo: View from Kaldir, Motovun Municipality Tourist Board
