How to Get to Rovinj
All transfers depart from Brnik Airport — officially Jože Pučnik Airport (IATA: LJU), operated by Fraport Slovenia.
Why Rovinj?
If you asked a hundred travelers to name the most beautiful town in Istria, most would say Rovinj. It's that kind of place — the one that makes you stop, stare, and reach for your camera.
The old town sits on a peninsula, with colorful buildings stacked tightly against each other, laundry hanging from windows, and cats sleeping in doorways. At the top, the Church of St. Euphemia rises above everything, its bell tower visible from miles away.
Rovinj has an artistic soul. Galleries and studios fill the old town. The harbor is full of fishing boats. And the sunsets from the waterfront promenade are — without exaggeration — some of the best in the Mediterranean.
What to See & Do
- Old town — wander the maze of narrow streets, every corner a photo opportunity
- Church of St. Euphemia — climb the bell tower for 360-degree views
- Grisia Street — the main art street, lined with galleries and studios
- Golden Cape (Zlatni Rt) — a forested park with rocky beaches and swimming
- Boat trips — visit the nearby Rovinj islands or take a sunset cruise
- Lim Fjord — a dramatic channel nearby, famous for oysters and mussels
- Restaurants — Rovinj has some of Istria's finest dining, from truffle dishes to fresh seafood
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The Drive
From Ljubljana, Rovinj is about 2 hours and 30 minutes. The drive crosses into Croatia and follows the Istrian motorway south. We handle the border crossing.
The last stretch passes through the green Istrian countryside — olive groves, vineyards, and stone villages. It feels like driving into a different world.
Rovinj — The Details That Make the Difference
Beyond the postcard view, Rovinj rewards the traveller who pays attention. A few things worth knowing before you arrive:
- The old town is genuinely car-free — unlike some "old towns" that still have traffic threading through, Rovinj's peninsula is completely pedestrianised. Your hotel will usually arrange a luggage porter to meet you at the edge of the old town. We coordinate the handover point when you book.
- The islands — Rovinj is surrounded by 13 small islands, almost all uninhabited. Boat trips run daily from the harbour (30–60 min). St. Andrew's Island (Crveni Otok / Red Island) is the most visited, with beaches and a hotel. Worth an afternoon.
- Lim Fjord (Limska Draga) — 10 km north of Rovinj. A 10 km sea channel with bright blue water, boat tours, and excellent oysters and mussels harvested directly from the fjord. Not to be missed if you're here for more than one day.
- Truffle season — the Motovun forest, 30 km inland, is one of Europe's top truffle areas. White truffle season runs October–December. Restaurants in Rovinj serve truffle dishes year-round, but October meals are exceptional.