Since ancient times, it was discovered by the Roman nobles and decided to appropriate it as his summer residence. The magnificence and splendor of those times is reflected today in the Venetian houses in the old part of Umag.
Only 40 kilometers from Trieste, 150 from the Slovenian capital Ljubljana and 50 nautical miles from Venice - a favorite vacation spot, with excellent hiking opportunities. Hinterland of Umag is hiding so far little-known tourist attractions, such as climbing, caving and other activities for adventure enthusiasts.
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Today's peninsula was actually a former island and the village was located at the end of the port of Umag. The walls - the city gates and drawbridges were raised in the tenth century. Partially preserved on the southwest side, near the town museum (which was one of defensive towers with battlements shaped swallowtail, still visible from the sea).
At the entrance to the historical center, the church of St. Rocco, built after the plague epidemic 1507th year. The interior is the same distinctive painted wooden ceiling of the XVIII. century.
Parish Church of the Assumption and St. Peregrine, patron saint of Umag, I built the project architect Filippo Dongetija Piran. The late Baroque façade of the church remained unfinished. On the inner side of the church entrance was bricked view St. Peregrine in stone from XIV. Century. On the ceiling of the church is a fresco attributed to Giuseppe Barnardinu Bison from Palmanova. On the main altar are statues of Sts. And St. Peregrine. Nicefora.
The church contains many valuable altar paintings and charcoal fragments pouptiha (XV). Should pay attention to the statue of Our Lady of Sorrows, who attributed some of Vivarinijevih students. Organs derived from the 1776 Venetian lion on the tower was originally located at the city palace destroyed by fire in 1924th year. The bell tower is 33 meters tall, and originated in 1651. year.
Public tanker from 1677th , restored in 1780. Behind the parish church, the east wall of the apse, is imprinted metal ball: they say that it was a cannon ball fired by the Genoese (1810).. Distyle beautiful ancient houses, streets, emblems, signs are the most recognizable part of Umaga and are located on the west side of town.
In Epifanio street, at number 3, in front of an early Christian sarcophagus was built from V Century. In many buildings, you'll notice pierced stone pillars. Among them were on special religious holidays and hung posters showing the export and inland homes are also protected from the sun.
Eventually extend to the pier (diga). Its construction began in 1825th, and length of 404 meters.
On the beach Sv. Peregrine is the namesake church (1,401th) erected on the spot where the saint endured martyrdom.
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The mixture of Mediterranean and Alpine climate is a special feature, making the summer heat bearable for the elderly, a comfortable nights sleep without sweltering heat. This mixture of Mediterranean and Alpine air is very effective for people with cardiac and pulmonary disorders. Rare are the days of the year when the temperature drops below 15 ° C, and the snow has been recorded very rarely.
The sea is crystal clear and perfect for swimming from May to October.
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The old town of Umag is located on a small peninsula (formerly an island) on the northwestern coast of Istria. It was built on the foundations of Roman archaeological remains and is preserved network of narrow streets and medieval urban structure. Even the Romans declared its resting place and connected to the mainland.
New Umag stretches mostly along the coast from Katoro to Novigrad, where they turn placed its major tourist facilities.
With Umag are two more famous tourist destinations. Umag, with its oldest brick lighthouse on the Croatian Adriatic (1826). Lovrečica and as a peaceful oasis for family vacations. Due to its geographical location Umag is the first tourist gate Croatian to / from Europe some ten miles distant European highways.
Umag is the first nautical input / output Croatian to / from central Europe and is situated in the attractive bay where the tourist is one of the most prestigious marina with a blue flag, which is only one of eleven blue flag which prides itself as a tourist destination Umag.
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Umag Croatia as a prestigious destination has its accommodation with the highest comfort. It has eight major hotels and a number of smaller hotels. Of that number, three hotels with four stars.
Resorts Stella Maris, Katoro Savudrija Red Top and dispose of 2,000 apartments with a higher category. Along the shores of the Red Peak and Ladin Gaj, there is still a large number of apartments and high-class bungalows, which are surrounded by Mediterranean vegetation, cultivated gardens and the gardens are located next to the sea.
On the whole Riviera Umag Umag-Lovrečica-there are eight Istraturist beaches where in recent years, blue flags as a symbol of European bathing standards.
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What is Istrian cooking? Are these dishes were eaten long before the Istrian farm laborers, or are used to eating awaits the patrician houses? It is true both because the Istrian turbulent history left its mark in the culinary art.
So today in Istria along the coast can be served and sauerkraut, and roasted sausage and ombolo, and gnocchi with rabbit, with fuži srnetim, macaroni with sausage sauce. Inevitable is the Istrian Istrian paršut and goat cheese are dried on the Alpine and Mediterranean air, and storm blagoslavljeni Gulf of Trieste. Various maneštre, jota, fried najosebujni the tastes and smells of this region. A feast for the end of the taste of the famous Istrian delicacy: pince, fritters, kroštule ...
Istrian cuisine is a highlight of His Majesty the Truffle of Istria, for which it is not known exactly whether the food or spice? In 1999. On the top Bujština area was found the biggest truffle of 1.31 kg in the Guinness books of records.
And as far as fish dishes that are unrivaled! Modern tourism in our podrčju associated with the development of well-known fish restaurants in Savudrija, Umag and Lovrečica.
Dishes with flavors and scents of the Mediterranean!
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Cycling
Bujština is dominated by the picturesque town Buje situated on a hilltop near Umag. Inside Bujština slikavaju late landscapes, which gradually descend to the sea and are particularly ideal area for cycling fans. Just a few kilometers from the sea you will find a true mountain areas. So enjoy the ride bicycles, which are certainly one of the most and which will guide you through the beautiful and almost untouched landscape to the nearby medieval town, situated on the hilltop, with magnificent views of the surrounding villages, hamlets, churches and the blue sea. With the bike path you will find hiking, walking, riding and wine routes. Bike lanes are Bujština Istrian bike trail system distinguished by its attractiveness, because each point on the possible paths are beautiful view of the sea and hills of Upper Buje. The characteristic of these trails is to gradually rising from the sea towards the sublime parts of the Upper Buje up to the highest point of approximately 400 meters above sea level. These marked trail has a total of 12, and each is marked by its color. All are linked among themselves, and their total length is about 500 km.
Jogging and trekking
Jogging and trekking are possible from Umaga to the interior of Istria and Bujština by the well-marked walking and hiking trails. Recreational running can be especially well along the coast almost everywhere from Kanegra to Lovrečica.
Hunting and Fishing
mag as a whole area of his closer hinterland (Bujština) are traditionally known for hunting tourism offer (rabbit, pheasant, partridge, wild boar, deer, etc.) especially for the hunters. It offers a more organized hunting and game reserves.
Diving
Umag offers very attractive opportunities for amateur and professional scuba diving thanks to an environmentally clean and clear water and rich underwater flora and fauna. Available to divers, the diving centers are equipped with the best equipment.
Water-skiing
At all the resorts (Katoro, Polynesia, Stella Maris, Ladin Gaj, Umag, Kanegra) operate sport facilities that provide water skiing.
Dragon Flight
The runway Stella Maris in Umag are possible for tourists to fly Delta Plan and the UL-flying aircraft, organized by the Aero Club of Umag.
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Marina Umag within the marina is one of the best marinas on the Croatian Adriatic. The same is also the first input / output for the Croatian Adriatic marinas and nautical to the northwest gate of the Croatian Adriatic.
ACI marina is located on the northern port of Umag, near the Adriatic Hotel. It is open year round, capacity 518 berths in the sea and 120 on the mainland. Marina has all the necessary supporting facilities: reception, exchange office, restaurant and showers, shops, nutički service, 50 ton crane, parking lot with a filling station nearby. Marina is one of the main ADAC and OAMTC-points of these information.
Since the year 1999. ACI marina gets a blue flag for cleanliness and has excellent facilities, in 2000. year was named the best marina on the Croatian Adriatic.
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A small number of tournaments in this category can boast so many names of world tennis elite: Thomas Muster, Gustavo Kuerten, Marcelo Rios, Carlos Moya, Alberto Berasategui, Filippo Volandri, Novak Djokovic, Ivan Ljubicic, David Nalbandian, Guillermo Canas ...
No Umag is not just tennis. From year to year, richer and more interesting program of entertainment content, intended for different tastes of guests eager for fun, follow the main, tennis events.
These meetings are different in content and character of the daily sporting activities and socializing with famous athletes to exclusive parties, concerts and allnight fun.
A great proportion of daily entertainment, afternoon matches and a variety of evening concerts and parties have become a reason for coming to Umag.
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