Umag
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Istria is the largest Croatian and Adriatic peninsula. It is located in the western part of Croatia, on the northern part of the Adriatic Sea, spanning across the territories of Croatia, Slovenia, and Italy. The destinations in Istria will leave every visitor breathless. Picturesque towns on the Adriatic coast and those in the peninsula's interior offer a plethora of natural and cultural attractions, along with a variety of activities throughout the year!
Tourism is particularly developed in Istria. The most famous and largest Croatian tourist centers include Poreč, Rovinj, Umag, Pula, Novigrad (western coast), as well as Rabac, Medulin (eastern coast), extending all the way to Opatija and Lovran, where Kvarner begins. Spa tourism is also well-established (Istrian thermal spas, Opatija), as well as nautical tourism with marinas in Umag, Novigrad, Červar-Porat, Poreč, Rovinj, Pula (city marina and Veruda), Pomer, Ičići, and Opatija. The charming towns in the interior (Motovun, Grožnjan, Oprtalj, etc.), known as wine routes, are also attractive to tourists.
Istria has a highly advantageous geographical position and good transportation connectivity with Europe. The nearest regular air route is through Pula Airport, which is located 5 km from the center of Pula and has established connections with more than 21 countries and 60 destinations. Other nearby international airports include Trieste, Rijeka, Ljubljana, and Zagreb. Additionally, the Istria County has an exceptionally high-quality network of road transportation, including a network of highways connecting with Italy, Slovenia, Germany, and Austria.
It is well-connected to Europe through Slovenia. The most significant road is the Istrian Y, which consists of two sections: the A8 highway from the Kanfanar interchange to the Matulji interchange, and the A9 highway from the Umag interchange to the Pula interchange.
There are airports located in Pula, Trieste, Rijeka, and Zagreb.