Just 65 kilometers from Trieste, Poreč (Poreč in Croatian) is a beautiful seaside resort on the western side of Istria.
The fast ferry connections to / from the capital of the Friuli Venezia Giulia region are guaranteed onlydu ring the summer seasoN (from mid-May to mid-September) and limited to weekends. Connections with Piran (or Piran) are also active on weekends, again in Istria, but on the Slovenian side.
The nautical miles that separate Trieste and Poreč are covered in about 1h 45min. To / from Piran, on the other hand, it takes about 55 minutes of navigation.
Furthermore, the port of Porec is equipped for yachting and boasts a decent fishing fleet.
From the Trieste bus station, located at the railway station, buses leave for Porec. The connection is ensured by the Autotrans and Crnja Tours companies. Journey time: 2h 15min.
More information at the website: www.autostazionetrieste.it.
The closest airports are Pula and Trieste *. In both cases, once you leave the airport, you have to reach the bus station and from there, then, continue by bus towards Poreč.
* from Trieste see the previous paragraph "How to reach the port - Bus".
Several parking areas are available in Poreč, both outdoors (3) and with barriers (4). Parking arrangements and payments are managed by a multiservice company whose website we refer to for more information (see "PARKIRALIŠTA").
Near the port of Porec there are countless commercial activities: boat rental; car rent; Bike rent; bar; restaurants; fast food; pizzerias; supermarkets; mall etcetera.
Those arriving by ferry or hydrofoil in Poreč can start their visit immediately. Less than a kilometer from the port, in fact, there is the splendid Euphrasian Basilica, a Unesco World Heritage Site since 1997. It is one of the most important works of Byzantine art that has come down to us and, in addition to the religious, historical and cultural value (the mosaics that decorate the apse are remarkable ), from its bell tower it offers a magnificent view of the city.
Therefore, do not forget your camera also because, in addition to the Poreč sky line, there is much more to see and photograph. Starting with the ancient pavement of Piazza Marafor, continuing on to the remains of the Great Temple and the Temple of Neptune (both adjacent to the square), up to the three coastal towers to protect the port: the Pentagonal Tower, the Round Tower and the North-East Tower.
As far as urban planning and architecture are concerned, the historic center of Parenzo shows two particularly significant traces: the Roman one, which can be found in the organization of the territory around two perpendicular axes: the Decumanus and the Cardo Massimo; and the Italian one (especially Venetian) which can be deduced from the sight of the buildings and houses in the center.
Special mention for the Hall of the Istrian Diet, seat of the regional parliament. Worth seeing are above all the paintings and stuccos that decorate the ceiling, the work of the Italian artists Angelo Venturini and Giuseppe Monteventi.
Obviously Poreč is also - above all - a seaside resort and therefore one cannot fail to mention its beaches (Parenzo beach, Brulo, Maro, Bellevue, Zelena laguna etc.) and the lively summer nightlife of bars, restaurants and clubs scattered around. for the center.