Porec is the most popular holiday resort in Istria and is frequently named the top resort in Croatia by the Croatian National Tourist Office.
The main tourist areas are two bays south of the town, called Zelena (Green) and Plava (Blue) Laguna (lagoon).
With its good balance of nightlife, family activities, sport offer, beaches, and hotels Poreč can make a perfect base to explore the peninsula.
From north to south, Porec has over 10 km of coastline. Beaches here range from rocky, cemented, pebble to sandy. Plenty choice for everybody. Sun and sea is still the number one reason to visit Porec.
Porec’s rich history extends far, far back to prehistoric times. Given that long history, a visit to the old town is a must due to its numerous historical sites – particularly the 6th century Euphrasian Basilica which is wonderfully preserved and is well known for its beautiful gold mosaics.
The Basilica, declared a UNESCO World Heritage in 1997, is really a collection of various buildings, including a bapistry and the Bishop’s Palace.
Nowadays the main street in Porec, called Decumanus that runs east-west through the centre of the old town, was also the main road during prehistoric and Roman times.
Marafor Square (Trg Marafor) is where a Roman forum was once situated, and parts of two temples – to Neptune and Mars – can still be seen here.
To get a tiny bit of Istrian magic join our one day trip to Poreč!