
Legendary
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Euphrasian Basilica
A 6th-century Byzantine basilica glowing with golden mosaics.
Photo: Shesmax / CC BY-SA 3.0
Poreč's central beach, an easy walk from the old town walls.
Just beyond the old town walls, this stretch of coast gives swimmers a quick way into the water without leaving the centre behind. It fills fast on hot afternoons, so a morning swim means more room to spread out. Cafes nearby make it easy to turn a dip into a longer stop.
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A 6th-century Byzantine basilica glowing with golden mosaics.
Photo: Shesmax / CC BY-SA 3.0
A lighthouse on the Lanterna peninsula, on the western coast of Istria.
An archaeological site near Poreč that speaks of the area's distant past.
Use the free map from home, then verify the discovery when you reach the place.