Porec hotels

Hotels in Porec

Established in the Roman Empire, Porec is one of Croatia's most photogenic and popular resorts, and is also known as Parenzo in Italian. This area of Croatia was inhabited in the prehistoric era, however, although Porec became an official city in the 1st century, and belonged to the Republic of Venice for more than half a millennium from the 13th century onwards.

Must-see: the Euphrasius Basilica

You can never say you've truly been to Porec until you've witnessed the architectural masterpiece known as the Euphrasius Basilica. This formidable cathedral, which is now a UNESCO World Heritage Site, has existed for more than 1,400 years and was built on the site of a former basilica that had been established in the 4th century. See the church's extraordinary Byzantine mosaics, observe its impressive ancient and medieval artworks, and view the beautiful atrium and its attractive Byzantine 'Golden Age' decoration.

The Baredine Cave

A fascinating geomorphologic monument, the Baredine Cave has been a leading tourist attraction since the 1990s and features numerous dramatic stalactites and stalagmites. The attraction, which is a great place to temporarily escape the summer heat, also has a museum exhibiting prehistoric pottery, and is more than 130m deep.

Other places of interest in Porec

Visit the Porec Old Town, where you can witness many of the settlement's preserved ancient and medieval landmarks. Enjoy a refreshing coffee at a romantic café, then head to a bar after sunset, sit back, and listen to the music while sipping a glass of local wine.

See the majestic Istrian Council House, which was once a Gothic church and was redesigned in the attractive Baroque style in the 18th century. Observe the imposing 15th-century Pentagonal Tower, or visit the 15th-century Northern Tower on the edge of the Old Town before seeing the Porec's medieval walls, which defended the city from invasions until the 18th century.

Restaurants in Porec

If you're looking for some delicious and authentic local cuisine, you can dine at the Konoba Aba restaurant, Bacchus Vinoteka, or Sv. Nikola. For other delightful Mediterranean-themed dishes, head to Restaurant Mario or Restaurant Divino, or enjoy other fabulous international and Italian-inspired dishes at the Restaurant Pizzeria Spadici.

Hotels

Stay at the Hotel Laguna Parentium if you want fantastic hospitality and first-rate facilities, or choose the elegant and very affordable Valamar Rubin Hotel. Other excellent Porec Hotels you might want to consider include the chic Valamar Diamant Hotel, the charming Valamar Crystal hotel, and the immaculate All-Inclusive Hotel Laguna Albatros.

Beaches in the area

The resort is near several spectacular beaches overlooking incredibly clean turquoise waters. Some of the most popular include Gradsko Kupaliste Porec, Galeb AC Solaris, Valeta AC Lanterna and Bijela Uvala beach.