Course: Hrvatska kao turistička

destinacija na engleskom jeziku

Mentor:mr.sc. Brigita Bosnar Valković

Students:Kristina Bajac

Paola Hrelja

COASTAL ISTRIA

UNIVERSITY IN RIJEKATHE FACULTY OF TOURISM AND HOSPITALITY MANAGEMENT, OPATIJA

Studeni 2012., Opatija

INTRODUCTIONIstria the largest peninsula in CroatiaSometimes called the ‘new Tuscany’3 160 km² amount of sunshine of 2.388 hoursthe gates of the Mediterranean to EuropeansThe westernmost point Savudrija; the southernmost

point near Premantura (Kamenjak)Mild climate2nd on the Lonely Planet's list of top 10 world regions

for 2011

INTRODUCTION (2)Traces of human lifedate back to the prehistoric timespreserved archeological, cultural and historical

monuments from different cultures and erasThe first known inhabitantsHistriThe development of tourismdates back to the period

of the Roman EmpireThe beginnings of the modern tourismthe 19 century

UMAGUmag was named after the Celtic word ˝mag˝= fertile

landInhabited since the early Stone AgeMentioned for the first time in the 7th century

as HumagumOld town of Umag, castle ŠiparATP Croatia Open in Umag

the oldest and most renowned tennis tournament in Croatia and the region

NOVIGRADNeapolisbuilt on a small islandSavudrija (Zambratija)

one of the best-known tourist resorts in the areaThe name deriveted from Zuanne Brattiis the oldest lighthouse in Croatia

built in 1818; first lighthouse in the world to derive its light from coal

distillation

the unique way its inhabitants store their fishing boats from bad weather, raised high on special wooden supports

POREČTown, county center and harbour situated in the western

part of Istria Poreč carries the title of the most visited resort in both

Istria and CroatiaLots of tourist oases: Blue lagun, Green lagun, White

lagun, Lanterna, Špadić2000 years oldRoman colony Colonia Iulia ParentiumIn the 6th century was built the Euphrasius Basilica1861.the capital city of Istria1902.railroad Parenzana

POREČ (2)

Marafor squareis the former Roman central square The complex of the Basilica of Euphrasius

Basilica+chapel+baptistery+bishop's palaceon the UNESCO World Heritage List (1997.)named after the bishop Euphrasiusbuilt in the Byzantine style

The Romanesque house with wooden balcony

VRSAR AND FUNTANA Two small fishing settlements situated between Poreč

and Lim canalFuntana

named after strong springs of water near the coastfounded in the 18th century by colonists from Zadaraqueduct was built from the Funtana spring to the Poreč

surroundingsVrsar (the old Orsera)

on a hill overlooking the mouth of the Lim baynamed after the old Mediterranean word "ur“=sourcesignificant Christian center in the Roman periodthe first European nudist camps

VRSAR AND FUNTANA (2)

Near Vrsar and Funtana is the cave of St. Romualdone-time member of the Benedictine order and later

founder of the Camaldoli order and and ascetic who brought to Istria the learning of St Benedict of Norcia

ROVINJ

7th century – RuvignioOld town center - Church of St. EuphemiaAqariumRegata and the Rovinj fair

BALE

On the hill of limestoneCastrum VallisPaleontological parkNight of Bale

PULA

The biggest Istrian townfounded by the Romans – “Pietas Julia” Rich historythe Roman amphitheatre

PULA (2)

Triumphal Arch of the Sergi Forum and the Temple of Augustus Churches and museumsNesactium

BRIJUNI ISLANDS

14 islands, became a national park in 1983Paul KupelwieserSafari parkRich flora and fauna

LABIN

Old city and the new settlementCoal mineLabin Art Republica

RABAC

Small fishermans vilage becomes a tourist resortBeautiful bay and various gastronomic offer“the pearl of Kvarner”

CONCLUSION

In combination with the natural beauties, rich history and cultural heritage, the coastal Istria offers a wide range of activities for the tourists and visitors.

Small places and towns along the coast reflect the real beauty of the Mediterranean.

BIBLIOGRAPHY BOOKS:

Bezlaj Ilijić, Sanja: Eyewitness travel guides, Profil international, Zagreb, 2003

Burić, Vlaho, Handbook for Foreigners in Croatia, Centar consulting Marjana Sušeca, Zagreb, 1997.

Girardi Jurkić, Vesna: Pula, Istarska naklada, Spektar, 1986

Nazor, Ante, and MirjanaŽilić: Croatian Adriatic, Tourism and Heritage No.2, Turističkanaklada Zagreb,

Zagreb, 2003.

Oliver, Jeanne: Croatia, Lonley Planet, 2007

 

ARTICLES:

Begović Dvoržak, Vlasta and Ivančica Dvoržak Schrunk: Roman Villas in Istria and Dalmatia, Part III

Maritime Villas, http://hrcak.srce.hr/index.php?show=clanak&id_clanak_jezik=1419, 28.11.2012

 

 INTERNET PAGES:

www.croatia.hr

www.histrica.com

www.istra.hr

www.lonelyplanet.com

www.pulainfo.hr