"Rovinj - Rovigno - city of Sun" Rovinj by gajic

Rovinj Travel Guide: 324 reviews and 863 photos

Panoramic view of Rovinj

I was on the boat cruising through the Rovinj's islands and I took this photo.

about ROVINJ

a town and port on the western coast of Istria, 36 km north of Pula; population 12,910. Its geographical location is very good: in the hinterland is the lowland part of southern Istria; in front of the coast are numerous islands and shallows abounding with fish. The town core developed on a peninsula, which had been a coastal island under natural conditions, and was connected with the mainland in the 18th century by levelling and filling up. Climate is Mediterranean; an average air temperature in January is 4.5 °C and in July 20.9 °C; an average annual temperature reaches 12.1 °C. Vegetation is sub-tropical. Rovinj has two harbours: the northern, which is more open, and the southern, which is much smaller and better protected. North of the old town core is the cove of Valdibora (Sjeverna Luka, Northern Harbour), and south of it the coves of Juzna Luka (Southern Harbour) and Vestar; the harbours are well protected from the bora and the sirocco, however they are exposed to westerly and south-westerly winds. In front of the coast are numerous islands, islets and rocks: Figarola (Figarola Vela, Big Figarola), Figarolica (Figarola Mala, Small Figarola), Sveta Katarina (St. Catherine), Banjole, a double island called Crveni Otok (Red Island - Sveti Andrija (St. Andrew) and Maskin), Samer, Sveti Ivan (St. John), Sveti Ivan na Pucini, Sturag, Pulari, Piruzi, Dvije Sestrice (Two Sisters), Montauro, Skolj Magaraca (Donkey's Shore) etc. Anchorage for larger vessels is provided 500 m northwest and 300 m southeast of the island of Sveta Katarina, as well as 600 m southwest of the islet of Banjole. Ships drawing up to 5 m may dock along the wharf of the Northern Harbour (filling station); a buoy in front of the wharf is provided for large vessels (sea depth 20-24 m). The Southern Harbour has a jointed breakwater. Vessels drawing up to 5.5 m are berthed on the outer side, while those drawing up to 3 m may dock on the inner side; along the wharf are berths for sports boats and smaller yachts. Economy is based on farming, viniculture (malmsey), fishing, food-processing industry (fish cannery, production of alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks), tobacco industry and tourism. In Rovinj is also the Maritime Research Centre of the Ruder Boskovic Institute. The regional roads Rovinj - Rovinjsko Selo and Rovinj - Bale connect the town with the main road (M2, E751) Slovenian border - Buje - Pula.

CLIMATE

Just to the south of Rovinj, Istria is cut by the 45th parallel, so Rovinj is just a half way between the equator and the North pole - which means the most ideal spot on the north hemisphere, both temperature and geographic wise. This position grants the average annual temperature of 14 degrees Celsius, or 23 degrees summer average. Jugo, maestral and bura are the most frequent winds. Maestral usually blows in summer, it's a gentle breeze coming from the sea to freshen up warm summer nights. Sea is our most precious wealth. In winter water is 9 to 11 degrees "cold", while the summer average is 24 degrees. During the hottest days water temperature rises up to 28 degrees. It's salinity is 37 per mill, and the great concentration of salt, sodium, chlorine, sulfates and magnesium are the basis to a healthy bath so necessary for a human body and skin.

RED- stands for temperatureof air in °C
BLUE - stands for temperature of sea in °C
YELLOW - stands for sunny days

Pros and Cons

In a nutshell:hmmmm....try the ICE CREAM:)!!!

Last visit to Rovinj: Jun 2003
Intro Updated Jul 1, 2003
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FKK in Rovinj Hotels (2)

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Comments (12)

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Alex_71 Oct 5, 2007 at 6:59 AM

Hello from Italy. Your tip about FKK in Rovinj is very interesting and you say lots of things, tnx:-) But did you try it on your own? Or you know someone that was there? Tnx and take care Alex
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actionjack12818 Jan 23, 2007 at 8:53 AM

I am looking for a nice home to stay in for 2 nights only May 9 and 10 for wife and I. Can you recommend a place with contact info (preferably email). Thanks for your help. Ken
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BluBluBlu Aug 15, 2005 at 2:50 PM

Nice pics & tips...happy travels, Blu
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davesut Jul 26, 2005 at 2:54 PM

Great pages of Rovinj, I'm going there next week, thanks for the help, I don't think I will check out the nightlife a little too old now I fear.
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JLBG Oct 1, 2004 at 6:28 AM

Very good page with a lot of practical information. What is funny is that it seems that we have not visited the same town ! Haha ! Next time, I will use your tips !
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globetrott Jun 5, 2004 at 1:58 PM

an interesting place and lovely pics ! ...and also a lot more sunshine than in rainy Austria ...
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olja1234 Jan 28, 2004 at 8:28 AM

Excellent! Svidja mi se ta stranica o Rovinju.
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patrikske Nov 28, 2003 at 3:26 PM

Must be a lovely place ... very nice !
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Beograd Oct 21, 2003 at 5:45 AM

Bice ovo top 5, vec vidim :-)
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Anita_Porec Aug 13, 2003 at 1:46 PM

izgleda smo bile u isto vreme :)