See which events are taking place in Istria and plan your trip.
In December, Rovinj turns into a true Christmas fairy-tale. In fact, Christmas Magic and its numerous events cater to all tastes. There will be the ice skating rink, live music, concerts, exhibitions, gourmet offer on the square, creative workshops, films at the cinema, theatre shows, etc.
Download brochure: Božićna čarolija
Organiser: Rovinj Tourist Board
Contact:
00385 (0)52 811 566
[email protected]
www.rovinj-tourism.com
At Rovinj's Eden Tennis Center, a tennis tournament dedicated to Vedran, a prominent Croatian junior player, who conveyed his love and passion for tennis to the Maistra, selflessly developing the sport he dedicated himself to, is being prepared and long-awaited. The charity tournament, which takes place on December 14th, will bring together about 40 professional and amateur tennis players who will be proud to remember this exceptional tennis racket enthusiast.
Organiser: Maistra d.d.
Contact:
00385 (99) 2197 039
Celebrate New Year's Eve at a party like those in Paris and London and dance the old year away with DJ Duo Milk & Sugar.
NYE Line up:
MILK & SUGAR
PEPPE & NADEŽDA DIMITRIJEVIĆ
MATIJA DUIĆ & JAN KINČL
DJ ALEN SFORZINA
Organiser: Hotel Lone
Contact: [email protected]
The Tradizione a tavola: dishes from the pinjata (pot) gourmet event brings back the old dishes once prepared by our grandparents to our taverns: Kod Kancelira, Castello, Konoba Klarići and OPG Pekica, where the hosts prepare “dishes in the pot”, introducing a touch of freshness to dishes with which generations of Istrian people grew up: jota (Istrian stew made of beans and sauerkraut), minestrone, pasta, sauce, Istrian cabbage...
Organiser: TZO Svetvinčenat, TZO Bale – Valle, Maistra d.d.
Contact:
Svetvinčenat
00385 (0)52 560 349
[email protected]
www.tz-svetvincenat.hr
Bale - Valle
00385 (0)52 824 270
[email protected]
www.bale-valle.hr
This year, the international tennis tournament for boys and girls under the age of 12 will bring together 250 players (with their escorts) from 25 countries, as they attempt to win points in this Tennis Europe category 3 tournament.
Organiser: TK Galeb
Contact:
00385 (0)99 2442280
[email protected]
The ITF Futures tournament, being held this March in Rovinj, will bring together some 120 players from 15 countries. The matches will be played from 15 to 22 March on the courts of the Eden and Villas Rubin Tennis Centres.
Organiser: Top Spin d.o.o.
Contact:
00385 (1) 369 36 90
[email protected]
www.istrafutures.com
This year, the international junior tennis tournament for players under the age of 18 will bring together 280 players (with their escorts) from 30 countries. The Perin Memorial Junior Tennis Tournament is the largest tennis event in Croatia, and one of only 15 tournaments of this kind in the world.
Organiser: TK Galeb
Contact:
00385 (0)99 2442280
[email protected]
If you decide to hit the Roads of Rovinj delicacies, you will, within this gourmet program, be welcomed by specialities from Rovinj and its surrounding areas, prepared in 12 local restaurants. Their tables offer fish and meat menus at promotional prices. The emphasis has been put on indigenous ingredients and the careful preparation of dishes paired with wines produced by local wine makers.
Organiser: Udruženje obrtnika Rovinj
Contact:
00385 (0)52 813 351
[email protected]
www.rovinj-tourism.com
This two-day recreational cycling event is intended for recreational cyclists with MTB, trekking or e-bikes, escorted by a professional guide. Along the bike trails, the participants will have an opportunity to enjoy hidden natural attractions, try Istrian delicacies, wines, and olive oils, and savour the scents of aromatic herbs.
Download brochure: Bike & Outdoor events
Organiser: Rovinj Tourist Board
Contact:
00385 (0)52 800 252
[email protected]
www.rovinj-tourism.hr
Limes Bike Tour is mainly intended for families with children as well as for all other participants. A stop above the Pirate’s Cave on the slopes of Lim Bay is obligatory as it offers a breath-taking view and is an ideal chance to take a photograph from this attractive viewpoint.
Download brochure: Bike & Outdoor events
Organiser: Vrsar Tourist Board
Contact:
00385 (52) 441 746
[email protected]
www.infovrsar.com
The Lim Channel's biggest adventure returns in its fifth edition! Besides its already cult adventure race and trekking cup, a four-day event brings a handful of new contents – yoga classes, yoga for kids, a boot camp, bike and kayak tours, free climbing and Nordic walking courses... All you have to do is choose the category in which you wish to take part.
Download brochure: Bike & Outdoor events
Organiser: Istrian Wine Run d.o.o.
Contact:
00385 (0) 98 936 2420
[email protected]
www.limbaychallenge.com/hr/
We are taking you on a journey through the seasons on a plate through a varied offer of dishes, their preparation and their importance! Do not miss the unique fusion of old and new, traditional and modern that takes you through the exciting paths of our rich Istrian cuisine. Rovinj and Bale offer another reason to visit these charming little towns in May!
Organiser: TZG Rovinj – Rovigno, TZO Vrsar – Orsera, Udruženje obrtnika Rovinj, Maistra d.d.
Contact:
Rovinj
00385 (0)52 811 566
[email protected]
www.rovinj-tourism.hr
Balle - Valle
00385 (0)52 824 270
[email protected]
www.bale-valle.hr
This year, the international junior tennis tournament will bring together 150 players (with their escorts) from 25 countries, as they attempt to win points in this Tennis Europe Category 3 tournament.
Organiser: TK Galeb
Contact:
00385 (0)99 2442280
[email protected]
True gourmet rhapsodies await lovers of indigenous delicacies and good drops of wine for whom autumn trips take them to Vrsar. Marinated pilchards (na savor), cold sea tris including octopus, brodetto (fish stew) with polenta or boškarin (indigenous Croatian cattle breed) sauce served with gnocchi, medallions in Teran sauce and Istrian prosciutto are just some of the specialities that will offer pleasure to Vrsar guests.
Organiser: Vrsar Tourist Board
Contact:
00385 (0)52 441 746
[email protected]
www.infovrsar.com
If you decide to hit the Roads of Rovinj delicacies, you will, within this gourmet program, be welcomed by specialities from Rovinj and its surrounding areas, prepared in 12 local restaurants. Their tables offer fish and meat menus at promotional prices. The emphasis has been put on indigenous ingredients and the careful preparation of dishes paired with wines produced by local wine makers.
Organiser: Udruženje obrtnika Rovinj
Contact:
00385 (0)52 813 351
[email protected]
www.rovinj-tourism.com
This two-day recreational cycling event is intended for recreational cyclists with MTB, trekking or e-bikes, escorted by a professional guide. Along the bike trails, the participants will have an opportunity to enjoy hidden natural attractions, try Istrian delicacies, wines, and olive oils, and savour the scents of aromatic herbs.
Download brochure: Bike & Outdoor events
Organiser: Rovinj Tourist Board
Contact:
00385 (0)52 800 252
[email protected]
www.rovinj-tourism.com
This unique gourmet event is based on traditional dishes from the "Recipes from the House of Batana" book. Restaurants in Rovinj and Vrsar offer specially designed menus under the name "Grandpa's recipes" and "Grandson's recipes" featured in the interesting booklet containing somewhat forgotten dishes in which "grandpa" and "grandson", each prepare their dishes in their own way.
Organiser: TZG Rovinj – Rovigno, TZO Vrsar – Orsera, Udruženje obrtnika Rovinj, Maistra d.d.
Contact:
Rovinj
00385 (0)52 811 566
[email protected]
www.rovinj-tourism.hr
00385 (0)52 813 351
[email protected]
www.rovinj-tourism.com
Vrsar
00385 80)52 441 746
[email protected]
www.infovrsar.com
The race, which takes place from October 23rd to 25th, is the only triathlon race in Croatia to be included in the Ocean Lava Planet Series International Cup. Both the Start and the Finish lines of the triathlon are in Vrsar, and through the Half and Olympic disciplines, the Ocean Lava Triathlon Vrsar offers new challenges for both professionals and recreationalists.
Organiser: Sportbox d.o.o.
Contact:
00385 (0)52 662 959
[email protected]
www.oceanlava.hr
The Super Istria Cup International Football Tournament, that will take place in November 2020 in Rovinj, is a professional tournament that brings together international teams of youngsters. The four national teams will test their capabilities and at the same time prepare for the autumn continuation of qualifying matches while taking advantages of all Rovinj has to offer - quality accommodation and pitches, excellent food and a favourable Mediterranean climate.
Organiser: Rovinj Tourist Board
Contact:
00386 (0)41 960 461
[email protected]
www.respekt.si