Four Days in Croatia
In July 2021, after our Slovenia adventure, our family of four made our way down to Croatia for another round. Except this time, we stayed in the city I loved so much from Weekend in Croatia - Rovinj.
Rovinj is a very touristy town, but for good reason. The old town feel, tasty food (a lot of seafood), good shopping, all right by the clear, blue, Adriatic Sea. The food was a bit pricey, but we did well by shopping at the local market, cooking at the apartment, and being wise about eating out. I researched quite a bit before going which helps weed out the outrageously priced places.
While in Rovinj, if you’re looking, you’ll see, and hear, some Italian influence. Rovinj was once part of the Venetian Empire.
Where did you stay?
We booked an apartment through Booking.com. The apartment was in a perfect location, it suited us well, and came with free parking. I was told it was a five minute walk to the parking lot, but it was actually a 13 minute walk. On another note, it took me two hours to get checked in. Partly my fault for not having kuna on hand for the stay and having to run around the town to find an ATM that would work, after walking 30 minutes to park my car and back. Partly the agenzia’s fault for having me wait while they led another family down the road to their rental because the agenzia only had two people on duty. But, at the end of the day, it was a fully-equipped apartment with everything our family needed for four days.
What did you do?
We went to the beach about a 12 minute walk from our apartment. Once there, my son had to go on the Aquapark Wibit. An aquapark is a floating jungle gym. He stayed on there way longer than he was supposed to but no one came and told him to leave. Later, sister and dad joined. So all-in-all it was a good day.
I had no real agenda but for the kids and my husband to enjoy swimming and to explore the city. I saw there was a ferry to the nearby island, Sveti Andrija, so we took advantage of that. You can locate the ferry here. The ferry was 11€ round trip/per person. While on the island, we swam and my son went back on another aquapark. This was the highlight of our trip. The water was so clear and you can walk to another island via a concrete walkway. Once there, you can circle that island on foot.
We shopped! I got a great skirt from Chili Flake Boutique, it’s not on the map by name. I believe the skirt is handmade. My daughter picked up several souvenirs and a wallet.
When visiting Rovinj, I’ll always return here for magnets. They’re so adorable. This shop is not on the map by name either, but it’s right beside the Mediterraneo Cocktail Bar entrance.
Where did you eat?
Tone - great for dinner.
Pizzeria San Giacomo - their pizzas were huge and delicious.
Tsuki Sushi Restaurant - offered good sushi. I would go back.
Local grocery story - they sell fresh baked bread.
Where did you park?
We parked in a parking lot too far away from the apartment, but it was free with the apartment. Considering its location, I won’t link to it. There are many places to park. You shouldn’t have any trouble. Just look on google maps.
If I missed something you think is a must do, then please let me know. Maybe I’ll go back for round 3!
