Vrsar

Vrsar, Travel Guide with travel tips for holidays in Vrsar, Croatia

History

The existence traces and evidences on the Vrsar territory, drag from the period of the pre-history. First known people who have inhabited the Istrian land where the Liburnians and Histris whose ethnical belonging was recognizable. Their main occupation was farming, livestock farming and naval commerce. They where constructing the fortressed settlements up on the hill to be more protected and to have better patrol for the enemies.

Furthermore, that was the way how Vrsar was built. On the nearby hill, today where found the archaeological localities with the leftovers from the Bronze Age.  At that hill, a rich Roman has built a delightful Villa Rustica which remains are still preserved.

That leads to a conclusion that Vrsar was an important Istrian market at the Roman Time.

In the early Middle ages when Vrsar became an important old-Christian center, the Slavs came on this territory.

In the Baroque and Renaissance time, Vrsar has started to intensively develop and spread. In the19th century, Vrsar becomes a village under the rural community of Porec, building a port in the valley, building new houses near the sea and becoming a settlement.

The historical and cultural monuments that have still survived and are now the valuable notabilities are: The Church St. Foska; Ruins of Castle which was the residence of the Porec bishops; Main City Gate; Streets and Piazzas; Parish Church St. Martin; Old Roman Gates; Church St. Anton; Church St. George; Roman Barrow; Old Christian Basillica; Roman Basillica St. Mary of Sea; abandoned quarries.

Things to do

Vrsar is settled under the Mediterranean sky why its summer days are favorable for everyone. Because of the favorable position, many festivals and events can be organized on the open air. The Vrsar archipelago contains 18 islands and islets.

Additionally, the Festivals organized during the whole year, especially during the summer are: The Cycle Race "Istrian Spring"; Tennis Tournaments "Istrian Riviera"; Mini Marathon; Recreational Cycling "Maistrana"; Regattas; Water-polo Cup Vrsar; International Statuary School "Montraker"; Sailing Regattas and many more.

Vrsar is ideal summer holiday place because every event is happening on the City water front and gives you the scent of the affiliation. These festivals are suitable for every maternal age.

 

Nightlife

Considering the concerts, Vrsar offers both, the classical and modern. At the sport airport near Vrsar are organized modern concerts with the home rock bands.

Besides that, in the Parish Church of St. Martin are organized the classical music concerts and the Traditional Festival "Sea and the Guitar".

Another interesting event is placed and that is the Fishing Festivity. It contains the folklor performances, entertaining games, amusing music, gastronomic offer of the sea specialties and dance till the dawn breaks.

Besides, many hotels and camps organize dance on their terraces and festivities with live music performances.

Daytime

Hotel complexes and camps offer extraordinary sport and recreational programs. Some of the sports you can do are: cycling, diving, walking, hiking, speleology, tennis, airplane panoramic flights and more.

Considering sport and recreational programs, they offer: fitness clubs, saunas, wellness programs, beach volley ball, football, handball, basketball, deck chairs, darts, parasols, badminton, motor boats, boats, pedal boats, table tennis and more.

For those who prefer extreme sports, Vrsar offers Adreanlin Park Akros where one can find many adrenalin features; Paintball club and Sport Diving.

Anyhow, for those who prefer the relaxed vacation can do tours and excursions over the Istria, like: Limski Bay, Rovinj, National Park Brijuni, Pula, or inner Istria like Motovun, Pazin, Cove Baredine and other interesting places.

Service Information

Regional Number Code 052

Police Department 92 / Porec 533-111; Fire Department 93 / Porec 451-614; Emergency 94 / Porec 541-611; Bus Station Porec 432-153; Airport Pula 550-900; Ambulance Porec 441-308; Harbour/Ferry Porec 441-308; Tourist Office 441-187; Railway Station Pazin 624-310; General Information 981.

How to reach us

You can reach Vrsar from many directions and transportations: By bus which connects all the cities and settlements along the Croatia; By train to the nearest railway station; By boat to the nearest bigger port or by personal boat the smaller port or marina; By plane to the nearest airport; By personal vehicle which is the most secure and independent way of traveling.

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