Legendary
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Euphrasian Basilica
A 6th-century Byzantine basilica glowing with golden mosaics.
Photo: Shesmax / CC BY-SA 3.0
Photo: Frane Lovošević / CC BY-SA 3.0
Why it is worth your time
This stretch of coast lies a short walk from the old town's western edge, a quieter alternative when the town beach fills up. Steps and platforms make it easy to get into the water, and the swim out is calm on most days. It is a handy pick for an unplanned afternoon dip.
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Rt Zub Lighthouse
A lighthouse on the Lanterna peninsula, on the western coast of Istria.
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Rimska vila na Lorunu
An archaeological site near Poreč that speaks of the area's distant past.
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