Istria Travel Forum

Hello

Will be arriving at Pula airport about 9.00pm in the evening. Are there taxis available and could anyone tell me approximately how much this might be. Alternatively, how often and how late do the buses run from Pula to Porec.
Many thanks

Will be arriving in Porec on a ferry from Venice on a Saturday night in June

Was wondering if anyone knows the bus schedule from Porec to Rovinj as we will be arriving at approx 19:30.

How long would it take me to go through "customs" once arriving in Porec

How far is the ferry port to the bus station?

Could I get a taxi from Porec to Rovinj? Approx cost?

Thanks for your help!

I am staying for a week in Rovinj and want to book another week which will be with a few adults plus a couple of children. Would your vote go to Porec or Pula and why?

Hi,
I am arriving in Rovinj / Rovigno (I think they are the same place?!) on the ferry from Venice and need to get to Opatija. Any suggestions for trains / buses / taxis and an estimate of the journey time? Many thanks...

Can anybody recommend accomodations in or around Pula for 2 nights? We are 2 Canadian families travelling together with 4 adults and 6 kids. We want to stay in Pula since we are taking the ferry to Venice from Pula in mid July. We are having trouble finding accomodations that will allow a 2 day stay. Can anybody help?? Thank you!

Hello,
We are having trouble finding accommodation in/near Groznjan in the first week of July. (I've tried the places on the site mentioned, but they seemed to be booked up). I'd be very grateful for any tips! Many thanks, Kate

I wonder if someone can help me?

I am sure there is a bus from Trieste, Italy to Opatija, Croatia but can not seem to find any information re: this on the web. I have tried the Autotrans website but can get no results for that route.

I arive in Trieste on the 6th June and must be in Opatija by 11.00 am on the Saturday 7th June.

I would really appreciate any help!

Thanks.

Hi, I’m flying in to Pula for one week – late May. I’m planning to hire a mountainbike and travel around for my week – a night here a night there – that sort of thing. Most hire centres appear to be Hotels (which I may not be staying at). My question.
Can I hire a mountain bike from (from an independent agent) Palu – for the week?
Or alternatively, does anyone have experience of non residential bike hire from a local resort. Appreciate any advice on this or on my general itinerary. Beach, booze and windsurfing. Cheers

What is the easiest way to get from Porec to Plitvice Lakes National Park in august? We would like to use the public transport and not rent a car. Is there a coach connection between Porec and Plitvice Lakes National Park and for how lond does the journey take and how much does it cost? Or does some local travel agency make trips to Plitvice from Porec?

Hi,

Has anyone driven this stretch between Rovinj and Dubrovnik? How are the roads and how long does it take to get there? We were figuring 6 hours might do it but some have warned that it takes at least 8 hours.

Appreciate any input!

We will be taking the Ferry from Venice to Rovinj but it will not get in until around 10pm. We won't have a car (renting one the next day) and am looking for hotels that are near the Ferry since it will be late and dark. I am not looking for anything fancy, just some place to spend the night before heading out the next day. Most of the hotels I have found are either too far away or are overpriced.

I am guessing that there will be plenty of taxis at the terminal if I have to travel further away. But, I rather find a place within walking distance if possible. Thanks Paul

Hi! The busstation at Trieste told us that it is no bus to Umag on Sundays. Is that correct? If correct, is there another way for a family with two adults and two Kids to get to Umag on a Sunday? We arriving Trieste by train. Thanks!

Hello,

I am trying to get to Porec from either Venice or Trieste Italy in May. What is the easiest way to get there?

Thanks so much for your help.

Tami

We will be visiting Croatia in a couple of weeks. We would like to drive to Pula for a one day visit. I have two questions. Where is the best place to park the car for the day? And, is it possible to find a local guide for the day?

Thank you for your assistance.

We are going from Venice to Umag by boat the 1. June and back the 11. or 12. June. Somebody that could recomend a boat company? The only one i see at internet is http://www.venezialines.com, but they actually dont run to Umag, but to some other cities (hopefully :-) neirby. Or maybe it isnt a route from Venize to Umag? Thanks! :-)

Hello. I am seeking recommendations on how to travel from Sicily to Opatija in April. I understand there is a ferry from Bari (Italy) to Rijeka. Would that be a fun and efficient choice, assuming I could get to Bari with bus or train or something? Perhaps train is better and less disruptive/more direct? Thank you.

I am having difficulty getting a bus schedule from Trieste to Porec. We will be arriving in Trieste on Saturday the 31st of May. Does anyone know the schedule ,fares etc. Or which bus line we would use?
Thanks

Hello,
My partner and I are travelling to Split and arrive there on the 12th of July via a cruise. We disembark the boat there and would then like to travel to Venice.
Can anyone tell me what the best way to travel to Venice would be from Split?
The train is an option but from what I can tell it will be a 16hr overnight trip.
Could I catch a ferry from Split to Venice or do I have to go via Pula?
How would I travel from Split to Pula and how long would this take?
Any help will be greatly appreciated!
Many Thanks,
Jo

What is the best value for money wellness centres in Opatija?

Hi all, I am trying to investigate my travel options from Venice to Rovinj - and then down to Split/Trojir/Dubrovnik. It doesn't seem that the ferries run in May, which seems quite odd. I get messages that say there are no travel itineraries for that date, do you think that it is too far out (since it is Jan 18) or are there times when they don't run? No need to book yet, but want to make sure we can get there by Ferry. Any ideas? Anyone taken the train down the Dalmatian Coast?? I have been before, but only by boat. Thanks!

I consider going to Croatia in September 2008 and I found the Polari Camping on the web. Has anyone any expirience with that place? Is it worth going there? Can I go there without prior boking (coming about September, 20th)?
Thank you for helping me!

Are their private rooms with bath en-suite at the Ranch?
What are your rates and availability for April 27 & 28, 2008?

Thank you.
Debra

Does anybody know the fastest and cheapest way to get into Pula itself from the airport, more particularly the Punta Verudela Resort? Is there a shuttle bus or some kind of public transport? Also, do the majority of people accept euros or is it worth getting Croatian currency! I go next week (Oct 2008).
Thanks for any help

Hi!

I will be in Croatia for 10 days mid-Oct., leaving out of Pula. I'm hoping to spend my last 2-3 days in Istria (arriving Saturday or Sunday, leaving Tuesday mid-day). I've read in many places that renting a car is the best way to wander around the region, but I am wondering how possible it would be to do by bicycle.

Do I need an International Driving Permit to rent a car in Croatia? (I'm from the US.)

Is it possible to bike instead, and how much ground could I cover in 2-3 days, as a casual rider? Or are the hill towns too steep to make it worthwhile? If by bike, where would be the best route or starting point?

I'm hoping to make it to Livade, Groznjan, Motovun, Rovinj, and Pula.

I have forgotten the name of a hilltop village in Istria that I visited in May 2007. It is near Groznjan. I have been told that it might be Motovun, but I am doubtful. Please see pics at http://www.softadventure.net/croatia%20id.htm. Many thanks.

HH

Hello, heading to Istria soon but have not finalized plans yet. Will have 4-5 nights the last of which will be in Pula, but am undecided as to where is best to stay the rest of the time (Pula, Rovinj, Porec, etc)? Def want to explore a bit but will not have a car there so will need to take buses.

Also, a little confused about buses from Rijeka to Pula or Rovinj - anyone know how late they run? I will arrive at 5PM and not sure if I need to stay in Rijeka area for the 1st night.

Thanks in advance.

Is this possible? If so is it a regular service? Thanks

I want to visit this town from Ljubljana but can't figure out the best way to get there and then to get from Rovinj to Split. I am planning on being there early October so I see that the ferries will not be running. Also looking to see the best way to travel from Split to Dubrovnik round-trip is. Anybody out there that can help? Thanks!

Hi
I am wondering is it at all possible to travel from Pula airport to monetenegro (any destination)?
If so can anyone give me an idea of the length of time and cost?

Thanks.

Anyone know if there is a bar/s in Umag that shows either of the above.
Sad I know, but there are 3 games I do not want to miss!!
Cheers
Harry