Stay : Istria by bike
To "do" the mythical Parenzana, allow 5 days. You'll be riding on a former railroad line that has become a greenway open only to pedestrians and non-motorized two-wheelers. From Trieste to Poreč, around 135 kilometers, the ride takes place, on the Italian and Slovenian sides, mainly on asphalt cycle paths, in Croatia partly on gravel roads.
Summary of the stay
Best time to go
5 days
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Detail of the stay : Istria by bike - 5 days
Day 1: Arrival in Trieste (1 night)
First tour of the city, seaside promenade, visit to Miramare Castle, return to the historic center, relax in Piazza Unità d'Italia, Canal Grande, café, restaurant, opera house, hotel. You can spend the day cycling along the beautiful promenade of Trieste and then the old town of Trieste, and relax. From Muggia, you can sail to the city center by urban transport boat.
Day 2: Trieste - Muggia - Piran (1 night)
Early start.1st stop at Muggia, a small picturesque seaside resort, where you can take a lunch break on the harbour. Then you will cross the Slovenian border and ride along the coastal bike path to the two other port cities, Koper and Izola, with their Venetian charm. Arrival in Piran at the end of the day. Check-in at the hotel. From here you have two options: leave your bikes at rest for an aperitivo and dinner in Tartini Square or visit Portorož, the nearby spa, with relaxing moments at the spa or in one of the casinos.
Day 3: Piran - Umag (1 night)
Steps: Umag
In Piran, walk through the narrow streets of the old town, the beautiful sea promenade and climb to the church sv. Jurija church. You will be impressed by its bell tower and the exceptional view of the city and the port. If you leave Piran early enough, you can admire the beautiful morning light on the vast salt marshes of Sečovlje. From there you cross the border to Croatia. Through slightly hilly terrain, the route leads to Umag, a town steeped in history, once a Roman colony with an interesting medieval heritage.
Day 4: Umag-Poreč (1 night)
Early departure for Novigrad (Cittanova), another fortified medieval town, renowned today for its gastronomy. After a lunch break, the next stop is Poreč, where the cycle path ends. We settle in and leave the bikes at the hotel. A must-see visit to the Euphrasian Basilica, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and the historic center, an eclectic mix of Baroque, Gothic and Romanesque buildings. Dinner on the Old Port.
Day 5: Poreč - Pula or Trieste
Steps: Pula
After breakfast, transfer by express bus to Pula or Trieste airport. Extended stay in Istria possible.
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