Corona safe: Istria - alternative on the Adriatic Sea

Croatia's westernmost vacation region advertises with the slogan "Istria so close" and at the same time can score with low incidence and high safety in the Corona year 2021. Longing for sun, the sound of the sea and the Mediterranean lifestyle?

Istria awaits holidaymakers as early as Easter with beautiful bays, crystal clear water and charming coastal towns with world cultural heritage. At the same time, the region is still an insider tip for cycling enthusiasts. Curve over cobblestones through Poreč, Rovinj & Rabac and let your soul dangle.

Current situation
Under the motto "Safe Stay in Croatia", the vacation destination Croatia promises travelers the highest safety standards at all partners that carry the seal. Travel warnings were recently lifted for the popular vacation region of Istria. German vacationers traveling home from Istria no longer have to go into quarantine.

Arrival
Istria is the fastest accessible vacation region in Croatia. With passenger car is currently only the arrival via Austria and not through Italy possible. Due to Corona, waiting times are to be expected at borders. Flights from Zurich, Basel, Munich, Vienna to Pula. Distance Zurich-Porec 770 km, Zurich-Pula 810 km.

Entry
Negative PCR test (max. 48 h), entry form recommended.

Biking in Istria
The vacation region Istria appeals to sporty mountain bikers and road cyclists as well as pleasure cyclists and touring cyclists. One vacation destination is Rabac in the east, for example, which has its own bike park with trails and guided MTB tours. Bike routes lead through vineyards and olive groves and offer views of the azure sea. Near Poreč also invites a former stage of the Giro d'Italia.

Tours
1. from the sea to the cave Baredine
Type: MTB Tour Start: Poreč Length: 31 km Ascent: 230 hm Time: 2:00-2:30 h

2. route of 365 tastes
Type: road bike Start: Bale (near Rovinj) Length: 86 km Ascent: 810 hm Time: 3:05-3:45 h