# Visit Rovinj

> Independent travel guide to Rovinj, Croatia — a coastal town on the Istrian peninsula with 22 surrounding islands, Venetian-era old town, and Mediterranean climate. Covers beaches, hotels, campsites, restaurants, things to see and do, and practical info for visitors, digital nomads, and property buyers.

Rovinj (Italian: Rovigno) sits on the western coast of Istria, Croatia. Population ~13,000. Historically part of the Venetian Republic (1283–1797), officially bilingual Croatian/Italian. Peak season runs May–September. The old town is car-free; nearest airports are Pula (40 min) and Trieste (1h45). This site is maintained independently and is not affiliated with the official tourist board.

## Accommodation

- [Stay in Rovinj](https://www.rovinj.travel/en/stay/): the accommodation hub — hotels, resorts, camping, apartments and villas in one place
- [Where to stay in Rovinj](https://www.rovinj.travel/en/info/where-to-stay-in-rovinj/): the main guide to neighborhoods (Old Town, Borik, Monvi, Punta Corrente), accommodation types, and how to choose an area
- [Apartments in Rovinj](https://www.rovinj.travel/en/apartments/): private apartments and studios — the largest accommodation choice in Rovinj; guide to the best areas (Old Town, town centre, Centener, Borik), prices by season, and the car-free old-town (ZTL) parking catch
- [Hotels with parking in Rovinj](https://www.rovinj.travel/en/info/hotels-with-parking-in-rovinj/): where to stay if you arrive by car — hotels and resorts with on-site or nearby parking
- [Hotels in Rovinj](https://www.rovinj.travel/en/hotels/): full hotel directory with star ratings, amenities, locations
- [Villas and holiday homes near Rovinj](https://www.rovinj.travel/en/villas/): whole-house rentals with private pools — the three rings of villa country (Rovinj's own countryside, the value belt around Bale and Kanfanar, wider Istria), restored stone houses, agritourism, prices by category
- [Camping in Rovinj](https://www.rovinj.travel/en/camping/): all eight campsites compared side by side — distance to the old town, dogs, naturist, mobile homes; covers Polari, Veštar, Amarin, Porton Biondi, Val Saline, Mon Perin, Ulika and Valalta (naturist)
- [How to choose a campsite in Rovinj](https://www.rovinj.travel/en/info/how-to-choose-a-campsite-in-rovinj/): the four questions that decide it — walking distance, dogs, how much activity, and how far out you will go for space
- [Resorts in Rovinj](https://www.rovinj.travel/en/resorts/): larger resort complexes

## Beaches

- [Beaches in Rovinj](https://www.rovinj.travel/en/beaches/): full beach directory — rocky, pebble, sandy, with amenities, accessibility, and parking info
- [Best family beaches in Rovinj](https://www.rovinj.travel/en/info/best-family-beaches-in-rovinj/): shallow, safe, kid-friendly beaches and which resorts have pools and water play
- [Dog-friendly beaches](https://www.rovinj.travel/en/info/dog-beaches-in-rovinj/): where you can legally bring pets

## Things to See and Do

- [Things to see in Rovinj](https://www.rovinj.travel/en/see/): landmarks, churches, viewpoints, heritage sites
- [Things to do in Rovinj](https://www.rovinj.travel/en/do/): activities including cycling, diving, boat tours, climbing
- [Islands of Rovinj and boat trips](https://www.rovinj.travel/en/do/rovinj-islands-sveta-katarina-crveni-otok/): St. Andrew (Red Island), St. Catherine, ferries, taxi boats and island beaches
- [Rock climbing at Punta Corrente quarry](https://www.rovinj.travel/en/do/rock-climbing-in-rovinj-punta-corrente-quarry-crag/): the main crag and route info
- [Events in Rovinj](https://www.rovinj.travel/en/events/): festivals, concerts, cultural calendar

## Food & Drink

- [Restaurants in Rovinj](https://www.rovinj.travel/en/restaurants/): full directory with cuisine types and price ranges
- [Food and drink guides](https://www.rovinj.travel/en/food/): Istrian cuisine, wine, truffles, olive oil, local specialties

## Real Estate

- [Property for sale in Rovinj](https://www.rovinj.travel/en/real-estate/): apartments, houses and villas for sale — listings from a licensed local agency (Casale Real Estate) with prices, size, location and on-site inquiry forms
- [Buying property in Rovinj — foreign buyers guide](https://www.rovinj.travel/en/info/buying-property-in-rovinj-foreign-buyers-guide/): legal process, taxes, costs for non-Croatian buyers

## Practical Info

- [Practical info for visitors](https://www.rovinj.travel/en/info/): transport, parking, money, climate, safety
- [Parking in Rovinj](https://www.rovinj.travel/en/info/parking-in-rovinj/): where to park, zones, prices and tips — the old town is closed to cars
- [Getting to Rovinj](https://www.rovinj.travel/en/info/getting-to-rovinj/): how to arrive by car, plane, bus or boat, and nearest airports
- [Driving to the coast without a Slovenian vignette](https://www.rovinj.travel/en/blog/no-slovenian-vignette-coast-road-2026/): the toll-free coastal route into Istria
- [Webcams](https://www.rovinj.travel/en/webcams/): live views of the town and harbor

## Optional

- [Blog](https://www.rovinj.travel/en/blog/): seasonal posts, deeper dives, personal perspectives
- [Sitemap](https://www.rovinj.travel/sitemap.xml): machine-readable URL index