Vrsar
Vrsar,visitors are enchanted by the beauty of this old fishing settlement which evolved into a well-known tourist center, with its naturally sheltered harbor and small tree-filled islands dotting its coast. It developed at the outlet to the Lim Gulf, terraced along the hillsides overlooking the sea, dominated by the ruins of Kašela, a one-time residence of the Poreč bishops.
Ruins of summer residences and mosaics have been preserved from the Roman coastal town of Ursari, while town gates and other cultural and historical monuments remain preserved from the thirteenth century. A modern tourist complex has developed on the old town core, built into the pine covered hillsides which offer a gorgeous view on the archipelago of 18 treefilled islands of untouched natural beauty. Shady coves and well laid out beaches are waiting for those who love the sun and sea, with or without beathing suits. A sports airport is located in the vicinity where parachuting competitions are held and panoramic flights can be organized. Hunting lovers have at their disposal hunting grounds abounding with pheasant and partridge.
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WHAT TO DO?
There is also a busy events calendar. From June to September Vrsar also holds the annual music festival “Sea and Guitars” in the Basilica of St. Mary of the Sea and the Square of St. Anun. Music lovers can truly unwind to the soothing sounds of traditional Croatian music. From May to September the locals hold a fisherman’s festival during which crowds gather around the moonlit waterfront and enjoy the sounds of summer night songs whilst dining on Istrian seafood delicacies.
A range of rich Istrian gourmet specialities are available in Vrsar, from its well known prosciutto to asparagus and truffles. Istria is also renowned for its fresh seafood and the highly acclaimed mussels and oysters from the Lim Canal. The local wines of Istria have picked up a highly acclaimed reputation. Well worth trying are the local Malvazija or White and Gray Pinnot, as well as the popular local drink of Rakja.
For active guests a range of activities are available to get involved in – from tennis to mini golf to bowling to pedal boats, as well as cycling along the coastline.
IMPORTANT PHONE NUMBERS
POLICE – phone: 92
Poreč Police station
Gimnastička 2
+385 52 533 111
Branch office in the Crljenka airport
+385 52 441 861
CUSTOMS OFFICE
Seasonal service
Crljenka airport
+385 52 441 861
AMBULANCE – phone: 94
Poreč Health service
M. Gioseffija 2
+385 52 451 611
(duty hours every day 0-24)
HARBOUR-MASTER’S OFFICE
Poreč branch office
Obala maršala Tita 17
+385 52 431 663
FIRE DEPARTMENT – phone: 93
Poreč Fire station
Partizansko šetalište bb
+385 52 451 614
(duty hours every day 0-24)
TAXI Poreč (duty hours every day 0-24)
+385 98 255 047
+385 52 432 465
Vrsar
+385 98 962 2555
+385 91 515 7707
HELP ON THE ROAD – phone: 987
HAK – Poreč Motor club
Partizanska 9
+385 52 431 503
PHARMACY
Trg Degrassi 8
Tel: +385 52 441 347
working hours:
monday-friday 08-20h
-saturday 08-13h
POST OFFICE
Saline bb
Tel: +385 52 441 391
ISTRIAN WATERWORKS
Istarska 1
Tel: +385 52 441 295
VRSAR COUNTY
Trg Degrassi 1
Tel: +385 52 441 339
THE VESTRY
Gradski prilaz 19
Tel: +385 52 442 171
Mass held every day at 19:00h,
Sundays at 11:00h and 19:00h
BUS STATION
Obala m.Tita bb
Poreč
info tel: 060 333 111
TRAIN STATIONS
Pazin tel: +385 52 624 310
Pula tel: +385 541 733
Kanfanar tel: +385 825 011
Koper (SLO) tel: +386 529 64 158
THE ISTRIAN AIRPORT
The international Pula airport
Tel: +385 52 550 900
CLINICS
POREČ HEALTH SERVICE AMBULANCE
R. Končara 66, Vrsar
Tel: +385 52 441 308
Dr. Caruzzi Darko’s CLINIC
Obala m.Tita bb
Tel: +385 52 441 530
Dr. Janko Vesna’s CLINIC
R. Končara 66
Tel: +385 52 441 308
TOURIST CLINICS
- AC Valkanela
Tel: +385 52 445 216
- FKK Koversada
Tel: +385 52 441 299, GSM: .+385 98 219 998
ACUPUNKTURE, MANUAL MEDICINE
HOMEOPATHY Dr. Caruzzi Darko
Obala m.Tita bb
Tel: +385 52 441 530
Dr. Petrinjak Zdenko – DENTAL CLINIC
Dalmatinska 56
Tel: +385 52 441 792,
GSM: +385 98 367 335 (08-19h)
