Walking on Croatia’s Istrian Coast

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    [title] => Arrival Day
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Welcome to the Valamar Riviera Hotel. Unpack and settle in.
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    [title] => Views of the Adriatic Coast
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                            [title] => Beach, Bays and Capes
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Distance: 6 miles (9½km) 
Total ascent: Negligible 
Starting from the hotel, we’ll follow the flat coastline south from Poreč, passing a number of delightful beaches, all inviting us to take a dip. We’ll take a rest at a green lagoon and admire the Adriatic views. On the way back, we’ll reach Poreč where we can visit the old city, before walking back to the hotel. 
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                            [title] => Beaches, Bays and Capes
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Distance: 8.5 miles (13km) 
Total ascent: Negligible 
This walk follows the same route as option 1 but extends things with a longer walk along the coast before returning to Poreč. 
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    [title] => On The Paths of History to Motovun
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                            [title] => Vineyards to Motovun
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Distance: 5 miles (8½km)
Total ascent: 1,200 feet (360m)
Total descent: 600 feet (180m)
Starting from a bridge over the River Mirna, we’ll pass through woodland skirting the river before ascending the side of the valley. A view of our objective, the mediaeval hill-top town of Motovun, suddenly and dramatically appears before us as we pass through vineyards. We’ll make our final ascent to the much-visited town via an ancient stairway to enter it as travellers over the centuries have done.
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                            [title] => Motovun and the Parenzana
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Distance: 7½ miles (12km)
Total ascent: 1,200 feet (360m)
After following a similar route to option 1, we’ll make a sharper ascent of the valley side to reach the Parenzana, following a disused railway track through the rolling hills popular with cyclists and walkers. After visiting Motovun we’ll descend through woods and fields with delightful views over the neighbouring valley. 
 
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    [title] => Istria’s Southernmost Tip – Kamenjak Peninsula and Pula
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                            [title] => Dinosaurs Walked This Way
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Distance: 7 miles (11km)
Total ascent: 400 feet (120m)
Istria’s modern motorway speeds us to the jewel on the southern coast – the Kamenjak Peninsula. We’ll hike over the limestone on the rugged western coast, reach the breathtaking viewpoint on the southern tip and return on the gentler shores of the eastern side with its tempting beaches and bays. We’ll finish our in the old village of Premantura before a guided tour of historic Pula– a coastal city which is home to a wealth of Roman architecture including a well-preserved amphitheatre built to house 23,000 spectators. It’s the only remaining Roman amphitheatre in the world with a complete circle wall. 
 
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                            [title] => Fossils Galore
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Distance: 8½ miles (13½km)
Total ascent: 700 feet (220m)
Starting from the quiet village of Premantura, a small fishing and tourist town, we’ll cross onto the spine of the Kamenjak Peninsula. Despite our modest height the views are spectacular and the history of this location even more so – you may even spot the fossilised remains of dinosaur footprints. This leads us onto the peninsula where we pick up the option 1 track and round off with a guided tour of ancient Pula.  
 
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    [title] => Free Day
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Each week there is a free day when no guided walks are offered. This is an ideal opportunity to relax around the hotel, walk independently, or visit local places of interest. Options include: 
Poreč 
Discover the fascinating history of this ancient city. Alternatively, enjoy one of the many boat trips offered at the harbour. High-speed catamaran day trips to Venice are possible.  
Rovinj  
Known as the Pearl of the Istrian Peninsula, this is one of the Croatia’s prettiest cities. It’s home to romantic cobbled streets plus a charming harbour in the Old Town. Rovinj is around 40 minutes’ drive by bus or taxi. 
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    [title] => Istria’s Ancient Hill Towns
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                            [title] => Buje - Grožnjan
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Distance: 6 miles (9.5km) 
Total ascent: 460 feet (140m) 
Total descent: 360 feet (110m) 
Our walk starts at Buje, also called the guard of the northern Istria. From Buje we walk on a disused railway track, passing over a bridge and through two tunnels built for the old Parenzana railway. We'll walk toward Grožnjan where there's time to explore this medieval town and enjoy the views.
 
 
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                            [title] => Grožnjan - Završje
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Distance: 9 miles (14½km) 
Total ascent: 790 feet (240m) 
Total descent: 790 feet (240m) 
Our walk starts at Grožnjan, walking on the disused Parenzana railway track, towards Zavrsje. Taking a circular route, we follow paths back to the Grožnjan.
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    [title] => Pazin Rocks and Waterfalls
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                            [title] => Pazin Paths and Waterfalls
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Distance: 4.5 miles (7km)
Ascent: 265 feet (80m)
Descent: 360 feet (110m)
We start at the village of Dušani and head towards Zarečki Krov. Walking along the Mill Valley to Pazinski Krov, we'll pass several waterfalls before ending end our journey in the medieval city of Pazin. Mentioned in an adventure novel (Mathias Sandorf) by Jules Verne, this hillside town is home to wow-factor panoramas over a limestone canyon.
 
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                            [title] => Pazin and the Mill Valley
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Distance: 7 miles (11km)
Ascent: 850 feet (260m)
Descent: 1,050 feet (320m)
Our longer option also starts in Dušani. Picking up the Mill Valley trekking route, we’ll pass the waterfalls of Zarečki Krov and Pazinski Krov. Arriving into Pazin, we will see the 12th century castle and walk on the path alongside the gorge where the Pazinčica River flows below, admiring the impressive rock formations.
 
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    [title] => Departure Day
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Transfer to the airport for your return flight to the UK. 
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