How to Get to Poreč
All transfers depart from Brnik Airport — officially Jože Pučnik Airport (IATA: LJU), operated by Fraport Slovenia.
Discover Porec
Porec is one of Istria's most popular towns, and for good reason. The old town is built on a Roman grid — you can still walk the Decumanus, the main Roman street. At its heart stands the Euphrasian Basilica, a 6th-century church with stunning Byzantine mosaics that earned it UNESCO World Heritage status.
Beyond history, Porec is a family destination. The coastline south of town is dotted with resorts, beaches, and water parks. The surrounding countryside offers wine tasting, truffle hunting, and cycling through olive groves.
And the food — Istrian cuisine is a blend of Italian and Croatian flavors. Truffles, fresh pasta, grilled fish, local olive oil, and wines like Malvasia that pair perfectly with a sea view.
What to See & Do
- Euphrasian Basilica — UNESCO site with 6th-century Byzantine mosaics
- Decumanus — the old Roman main street, now lined with shops and cafés
- Beaches — from resort beaches to hidden rocky coves nearby
- Baredine Cave — an underground cave system with stalactites and a subterranean lake
- Wine & truffle tours — the Istrian countryside is a food lover's paradise
- Cycling — flat coastal paths and hilly inland routes through vineyards
Your Transfer, Sorted — About Taxi Legende
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The Drive
From Ljubljana, Porec is about 2 hours 15 minutes. The Istrian motorway makes it a smooth ride. The last part follows the coast through pine forests toward the town.
Poreč — Arriving With Context
Poreč is the largest resort town in Istria, and arriving without any context can make it feel more sprawling than it actually is. The key is understanding its geography: the old town peninsula (compact, walkable, where the Basilica is) versus the resort suburbs (Zelena Laguna 2 km south, Plava Laguna 3 km south, Parentino area north). These are connected by a tourist train in summer but otherwise require a car or bike.
If you're staying in the resorts south of town and want to see the Basilica, budget 20–30 minutes travel time each way. If you're staying in the old town, everything is walkable but parking a rental car requires a public car park outside the pedestrian zone.
We drop you directly at your hotel — the resort hotels have easy road access, and for old town accommodations we coordinate a drop-off point at the pedestrian zone entrance.
A note on the Euphrasian Basilica: it's smaller than you might expect from the UNESCO description, and often less crowded than you'd imagine given its status. Early morning (before 10:00) or late afternoon (after 16:00) visits are the most peaceful. The octagonal baptistery and the mosaic-covered apse are the main draw. The bell tower climb gives the best views over the old town rooftops and the harbour.