General information

Throughout the years Poreč has received, by far, the most awards and acknowledgments in various categories given by the Croatian Tourist Organization and the Croatian media. The reason why it is the leading Croatian tourist destination is because of the mutual efforts by the city administration and the hotels. Each year by the end of the winter various projects start in and around the city as a preparation for the incoming tourist season. In the summer months the number of tourists greatly exceeds the number of residents.

The sun and the sea are not the only things that Poreč has to offer to a visitor. A walk through the historical city centre will take you through the long and rich history of this Mediterranean city. While you stroll through the city centre you may not know that the streets you are walking on have been constructed by the Romans over 2000 years ago. Parts of the ancient city walls and towers have been preserved and given a new function; the Pentagonal tower is now a very unique restaurant while the Round tower is a bar. Many of the beautiful city palaces currently host art galleries and museums, but most of the ancient buildings are still homes for local residents, as they have been for centuries. Besides the Euphrasius' Basilica, which is a monument protected by the UNESCO, the bishopric has been opened to the public since 2000 as an architectural monument and a church museum.