Parenzo

City Poreč, Istarska županija, Croatia

What to expect

Poreč is a town and municipality on the western coast of the Istrian peninsula, in Istria County, west Croatia. Its major landmark is the 6th-century Euphrasian Basilica, which was designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1997. The town is almost 2,000 years old, and is set around a harbour protected from the sea by the small island of Sveti Nikola/San Nicola. The municipal area covers 142 square kilometres, with the 37 kilometres long shoreline stretching from the Mirna River near Novigrad to Funtana and Vrsar in the south. Ever since the 1970s, the coast of Poreč and neighboring Rovinj has been the most visited tourist destination in Croatia

Plan your family visit to the Parenzo with these blog insights 👇

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Croatia with children

Croatia with children
This family's experience:

Activities: We visited the city of Parenzo and explored its historic center

Highlights: We enjoyed the local cuisine, especially the seafood dishes ✨

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(Tip!) Istria with kids: 11 family activities!

(Tip!) Istria with kids: 11 family activities!
This family's experience:

Activities: We visited the Unesco Euphrasius Basilica, an aquarium, a water park, a climbing park and a Dinopark nearby

Highlights: We found it to be a wonderful finale with sun, sea and beach ✨