GRATIS | MAGAZINE 2016 GRATIS | MAGAZINE 2016 Selectedby the Croatian Camping Union,in association with HGK Croatian- Chamber Economy of BESTCAMPSITES www.camping.hr E N G LI sh 3 INTRODUCTION s archives, Archive Istria Tourist Board, ors or changes to such information. Welcome to Croatia, a Mediterranean Eden for campers! Croatia is known for its long tradition as a Mediterranean Eden for camping enthusiasts. Camping tourism in Croatia is very well developed and widespread, and Croatian campsites are particular because of their ubication on attractive and extremely well-preserved natural locations, most often very close to the sea. The Croatian Camping Union which comprises almost the entire Croatian camping offer, is proud to present Croatia’s top quality campsites in this brochure. Discover their exhilarating beauty! We wish you a unique holiday, filled with beautiful and exciting experiences, in the arms of the primeval Mediterranean! Your Croatian Camping Union Publisher: CCU Poreč, For the publisher: Adriano Palman; Editor: Ines Vidas; Design: Studio Sonda Poreč; Photographs: Campsite’ Igor Zirojević, Renco Kosinožić, Đani Celija, Print: Printex d.o.o., Čakovec 2015; The publisher is not responsible for any err 4 5 INTRODUCTION The campsites are located in particularly enchanting locations, under the natural INTRODUCTION shade of Mediterranean vegetation and directly by the sea (except for SlapiÊ, which is placed by the river Mreænica, and Turist, located near the Plitvice Lakes National Park). They have a rich catering and shopping offer and various sport and recreation facilities. Sanitary facilities are fully equipped with many conveniences for adults, chil- dren and people with special needs. Mobilhomes Today, one can experience the joy and the liberty of a vacation in the fabulous nature of campsites even without owning a caravan or a tent, still preserving the maximum commodity. Mobile homes are equipped in modern style, including a kitchen, a living room, one or two The selection criteria are Grades next to each campsite’s CampingIN Park Umag, Umag Camping Slamni, Klimno bathrooms with shower and toilette, a terrace with outdoor furniture, name are estimated from grade 1 Aminess Park Mareda Campsite, Novigrad Camping Krk, Krk clearly defined Aminess Sirena Campsite, Novigrad Camping Ježevac, Krk air-condition, satellite TV, Internet, etc. Croatian campsites constantly (lowest) to grade 5 (highest) for the following categories: Naturist Resort Solaris, Tar Naturist Camping Bunculuka, Baška strive to expand their range of services and some of them already offer The campsites must meet the minimal Camping Lanterna, Tar Camping Zablaće, Baška mobile homes with spacious and nicely maintained gardens, even with technical requirements for 4* and offer sanitary facilities Naturist Camping Ulika, Poreč Camping San Marino, Lopar small swimming pools and whirlpools reserved for the exclusive use a high quality of sanitary facilities, accomodation units Camping Zelena Laguna, Poreč Camping Padova III, Rab accommodation units, restaurants, bars of mobile home guests. Maximum comfort in natural environment! restaurants, bars and shopping Camping Bijela Uvala, Poreč In the Dalmatian region and shopping offer, sports, entertain- sports, entertainment and Naturist Camping Istra, Funtana Camping Straško, Novalja Camping Valkanela, Vrsar ment and animation facilities, which animation Camping Village Šimuni, Šimuni is confirmed by inspectors during their Camping Orsera, Vrsar Camping Bluesun Paklenica, Starigrad of the required visit to the campsites. The reservation Camping Porto Sole, Vrsar Paklenica accommodation may be booked in In Croatia, any form of camping in free areas outside registered camping sites or parking Naturist Park Koversada, Vrsar Zaton Holiday Resort, Nin advance ensuring your dream holiday areas for caravans and motorised campers, is forbidden and is punishable by law. Naturist Camping Valalta, Rovinj Camping Park Soline, Biograd na Moru come true. Most of the selected Camping Polari, Rovinj Camping Kozarica, Pakoštane campsites can be booked on the official Camping Veštar, Rovinj Camping Oaza Mira, Drage Croatian Camping Union web site Camping Mon Perin (San Polo & Colone), Bale Camping Jezera Village, Jezera www.camping.hr www.camping.hr Camping Bi Village, Fažana Solaris Camping Beach Resort, Šibenik Camping Kažela, Medulin Camping Belvedere, Seget Vranjica Camping Marina, Sv. Marina, Labin Camping Rožac, Okrug Gornji The set requirements are Camping Stobreč Split, Stobreč fulfilled by the following In the Kvarner region Camping Galeb, Omiš campsites: Camping KovaËine, Cres Camping Nevio, Orebić Camping Slatina, Cres In the Istrian region Camping Poljana, Mali Lošinj In continental Croatia CampingIN Pineta Umag, Savudrija Camping Čikat, Mali Lošinj Camping SlapiÊ, Duga Resa CampingIN Stella Maris Umag, Umag Camping Njivice, Njivice Camping Turist, Rakovica Active Holiday Water sports, snorkelling, windsurfing, paragliding, cycling (2,600 kilometres of cycling trails), tennis (430 courts), golf, volleyball, beach volleyball, five-a-side football, horseback riding, sport climbing, hang-gliding, caving, hiking - there is enough to satisfy even the most adventurous visitor! Umag Novigrad Brtonigla Tar PoreË 6 Funtana Pazin 7 Vrsar Bale Rovinj Rabac Sv. Marina ISTRIA Faæana ISTRIA Pula Medulin Istria The green Mediterranean The peninsula in blue and green shades, lapped at three sides with crystal clear pure sea, on the very exit from Italy and Slovenia to Croatia, with beautiful beaches, a hinterland which contains a rich cultural heritage, medieval forts, olive and wine roads, superb gastronomic offer... Information Beaches Gastronomy Istrian coast length: 445,1 km, sea temperature during The Istrian sea is the warmest in Europe. The prevailing Istria is renowned for its traditional dishes made from fresh Istrian wines are recognized worldwide, and especially summer season: 23-24°C, average summer temperature: neat, paved and safe beaches have pine shade in the back seafood, caught the same day in the rich Istrian waters, or renowned are the Istrian malvasia and teran - you may taste 23°C. Pine woods and evergreen underbrush cover 35% of and numerous attractions, including areas for children, from home-made supplies coming from the Istrian inland. them when touring one of the six Istrian wine roads, with the peninsula, thus during the summer months campsites the elderly and the disabled. As many as 50 Istrian beaches Surely among the most famous delicacies is the magnificent almost 70 wine cellars. Don’t forget the olive roads, as well! have excellent shade. Mild Mediterranean climate: warm, own the Blue Flag symbol, and frequent measurements aphrodisiac truffle, while home-made Istrian ham and wild dry summers, mild and pleasant winters. continually monitor the sea quality. Seclusion enthusiasts asparagus are not far behind... shall enjoy the rocky and pebbly coves and beaches of numerous little islets... 5 6 8 9 Istria ISTRIA ISTRIA Sights Each angle of Istria is a real postcard worth to be admired. Istria was named after Histri, first known inhabitants of this peninsula. Its churches, the authentic architecture with vaults, balconies, stony blocks, stonewalls and paved streets, the profane and sacral monuments left by numerous populations beginning from the Ancient Romans are interdicted here with amazing natural beauties… 3 7 1 2 4 8 The medieval picturesque towns - forts proudly Standing on a peninsula, the ancient part of Rovinj The Brijuni national park islands situated on The Lim bay, the protected landscape and the standing on the Istrian hinterland’s hills: Motovun, captures the attention with the beauty of its tight the South-Western part of Istria, are frequently natural phenomena of the submerged canyon Gračišće, Grožnjan, Momjan, Boljun, Dvigrad, Roč, narrow streets, main streets and small squares above called Paradise on Earth. This is a perfect valley offers a perfect view to the play of the Lindar, Hum… all towns of artists, dreamers, of a which the most impressive monument proudly junction of cultural-historical remains and blue and green cut deep into the mainland… (7) rich history, witnesses of past times… (1) stands - the Rovinj’s patron church, St. Eufemija... (3) wealth of flora and fauna species. (5) The entire ancient part of Poreč is a unique The ancient part of Umag is dominated by the Pula, the biggest city of Istria County is best The lighthouse Savudrija, the oldest lighthouse cultural monument. The complex of Euphrasian Museum, guardian of a precious archaeological represented by the antique roman monuments. on the Adriatic in use ever, construed during Basilica under UNESCO’s protection with its collection… (2) The amphitheatre Arena, the sixth biggest in the the 1818 is a testimony of an unhappy love marvellous mosaics is an itinerary that leaves world, once scene of fight, today one of the most story of count Metternich… (6) the most profound impressions… (8) impressive monuments of Istria… (4) GPS COORDINATES 45°29’195’’ N / 13°29’53.0’’ E CampingIN Park Umag CampingIN Pineta Umag ADDRESS / RESERVATIONS CampingIN Park Umag is one the biggest and best equipped CampingIN Pineta Umag is settled in the pine tree shade Istarska bb, HR-52475 Savudrija T. +385 52 700700, F. +385 52 719999 campsites on the Adriatic. In addition to the first-class camping right by the sea, at a perfect location for a relaxing holiday e-mail: [email protected] amenities and infrastructure,