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POREC, a town, port and tourist resort on the western coast of
Istria. Chief occupations include farming, viniculture, olive
growing, fruit growing, fishing and tourism. The old part of the
town is situated on a small peninsula separated from the
mainland by an artificial canal, and protected from the maritime
influences by the island of St. Nicholas, distinguished by its
rocky and sand beaches. The bathing beach and a large campsite
are located in a nice cove south of the town, ringed by a pine
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Porec has been investing much in tourism, and in the 1970s it
became one of the most prestigious Croatian tourist resorts.
Being a tourist resort with the largest number of hotels,
apartments, campsites, rooms, Porec has a diverse tourist offer.
There are numerous tennis courts, gyms, sports grounds, together
with horseback riding, water-skiing, bungee jumping, yachting
and diving opportunities. Many cultural events are organized
throughout the year: classical music concerts (from May to
September) in St. Euphrasius' Basilica, jazz evenings in the
Museum of Porec (stone collection department) or picturesque
folk feasts in nearby Tar and Funtana. A tourist train runs
regularly through Porec. There is also a marina. A small airport
for aerial sports, Crljenka, is located in nearby Vrsar. |
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Tourist resort Zelena Laguna lies along a forested and
well-indented coast, with a flat and maintained beach. The
resort disposes of around 20 tennis courts, basketball grounds,
football fields and miniature golf -courses. The recreational
offer includes also jogging trails, a gym, horseback riding and
other opportunities. Apart from hotel and apartment
ca-pa-ci-ties, accommodation can be found in the campsite. There
is also a small marina with 100 berths. |
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