With its picturesque harbor along the Adriatic Sea, it is easy to see why the pretty city of Rovinj in Croatia is referred to as the "Venice of of Istria." A few centuries of Venetian rule has left its elegant mark on the city's architecture and its close proximity to Venice has led to a steady flow of ocean traffic between the two cities. In fact, to save money it makes great sense to book a stay in Rovinj and combine it with a daytrip to Venice. TABLE OF CONTENTS: Welcome to Rovinj & the Istria Peninsula - Overview - Culture - Location & Orientation - Climate & When to Visit - Sightseeing Highlights - Rovinj - Saint Euphemia Cathedral - Monkodonja Hill Fort - Mini Croatia - Palud Ornithological Reserve - Red Island - St Katarina Island - Brijuni Island - Valalta Naturalist Camp - Lim Fjord - Pula - Amphitheatre - Beaches of Pula - Wreck Diving - Nightlife of Pula - Rijeka - Peek & Poke Computer Museum - Day Trips to Venice - Truffle Country - Motovun - Hum - Buzet - Baredine Cave - Recommendations for the Budget Traveller - Places To Stay - Hotel Arupinum - Pension Baron Gautsch - Hotel Valdaliso - Self-catering Apartments - "Botel" Marina - Places to Eat - Maestral Restaurant - Pizzeria Da Sergio Restaurant - Balbi Restaurant - Pizzeria Jupiter - Tarsa Restaurant & Konoba Feral Restaurant - Places to Shop - Souvenir & Wine Shop - Rovinjski Pelinkovac - Aromatica - Zigante Tartufi - Other Shopping in Rovinj