What are the best things to do in Rovinj?
Start with Lim Fjord Viewpoint, Church of St Euphemia, and Sveti Ivan na Pučini Lighthouse. This guide maps 45 curated places in Rovinj, including sights, activities, food and shopping.
Photo: Berthold Werner / CC BY-SA 3.0
Your complete guide to Rovinj: the landmarks worth your time, the food locals love, the quiet corners most visitors miss, plus what's on while you're here. Discover it all in the CroVenture app.
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Rovinj travel questions, answered
Quick answers based on 45 curated places.
Where can I find hidden gems in Rovinj?
The guide currently includes 5 hidden gems in Rovinj. Start with Lim Fjord Viewpoint, Church of St Euphemia, and Sveti Ivan na Pučini Lighthouse and use the city sections to see each place alongside nearby sights and routes.
How should I plan a day in Rovinj?
Use the category sections to combine nearby sights, activities and places to eat. All 45 curated places are grouped so you can build a plan that fits your interests.
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Don't miss
Hidden gems in Rovinj
Legendary
Sight
Church of St Euphemia
A baroque church crowning the old town, its bell tower modelled on Venice's St Mark's.
Photo: Berthold Werner / CC BY-SA 3.0
Hidden gem
Sight
Sveti Ivan na Pučini Lighthouse
A lighthouse on a reef off Rovinj, which locals call La Lanterna.
Photo: Arnoldius / CC BY-SA 3.0
Hidden gem
Sight
Aquarium Ruđer Bošković
A museum in Rovinj with a local collection, good even on a rainy day.
Photo: Yoichi Okamoto / Public domain
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Sights
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Sights
18 Legendary
Sight
Church of St Euphemia
A baroque church crowning the old town, its bell tower modelled on Venice's St Mark's.
Photo: Berthold Werner / CC BY-SA 3.0
Hidden gem
Sight
Sveti Ivan na Pučini Lighthouse
A lighthouse on a reef off Rovinj, which locals call La Lanterna.
Photo: Arnoldius / CC BY-SA 3.0
Hidden gem
Sight
Aquarium Ruđer Bošković
A museum in Rovinj with a local collection, good even on a rainy day.
Photo: Yoichi Okamoto / Public domain
Sight
Old Town
A former island packed with cobbled lanes and pastel houses rising from the sea.
Photo: Einaz80 / CC BY-SA 4.0
Sight
Rovinj Harbour
A picturesque waterfront of fishing boats below the pastel old town.
Photo: Tiefkuehlfan / CC BY-SA 4.0
Sight
Rovinj Heritage Museum
A local museum preserving the history and heritage of Rovinj.
Photo: Dguendel / CC BY 3.0
Plus 12 more, unlocked as you explore in the CroVenture app.
- Lim Hillfort
- Church of the Holy Trinity
- Church of St Thomas
- Chapel of Madonna della Salute
- Monkodonja Hillfort
- Dvigrad Ruins
- Adris Old Tobacco Factory
- Grisia Street
- Batana Eco-Museum
- Balbi Arch
- Rovinj Town Clock
- Rovinj Aquarium
Activities
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Activities
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Activity
Golden Cape Forest Park (Punta Corrente)
A seaside forest park of cypress and pine with rocky beaches and shady trails.
Photo: Neoteniyx / CC BY-SA 4.0
Activity
Škaraba Beach
A low-key rocky beach along the Rovinj coastline.
Photo: Zoran Kurelić Rabko / CC BY-SA 3.0
Activity
Palud Ornithological Reserve
A wetland nature reserve near Rovinj set aside for birdwatching.
Photo: Croq / CC BY-SA 3.0
Activity
Punta Corrente Quarry
The exposed rock faces of a former stone quarry inside the Punta Corrente forest park.
Photo: Zoran Kurelić Rabko / CC BY-SA 3.0
Activity
Figarola Island
A small uninhabited island near Rovinj, visible from the coast.
Photo: Perun / CC BY-SA 3.0
Activity
Red Island (Crveni otok)
A pine-clad island just offshore, perfect for a swim and a stroll.
Photo: Branko Radovanović / CC BY-SA 4.0
Plus 18 more, unlocked as you explore in the CroVenture app.
- Lim Fjord Viewpoint
- Cisterna Beach
- Limska Draga Trail
- Valdibora Square
- Monte Beach
- Baluota Beach
- Mulini Beach
- Cuvi Beach
- Veštar Bay
- St Andrew Island
- Katarina Island
- Amarin Beach
- Porton Biondi Beach
- Rovinj Marina
- Batana Pier
- Golden Cape Trail
- Borik Beach
- Lone Bay
Shopping
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Shopping
3
Shopping
Rovinj Fish Market
A working fish market in Rovinj selling the day's catch.
Photo: Thomas Pusch / CC BY-SA 3.0
Shopping
Rovinj Green Market
An open-air produce market in Rovinj selling local fruit, vegetables and herbs.
Photo: Dguendel / CC BY 3.0
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