Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
Scan the
harbor.
On the left is the MMC, the local meeting and concert hall (described
later, under “Nightlife in Rovinj”). Above and behind the MMC, the highest bell tower in-
land marks the Franciscan monastery, which was the only building on the mainland before
the island town was connected to shore. Along the waterfront to the right of the MMC is
the multicolored Hotel Park, a typical monstrosity from the communist era, now tastefully
renovated inside. A recommended bike path starts just past this hotel, leading into a nature
preserve and the best nearby beaches (which you can see in the distance; for more on bike
rental, see “Activities in Rovinj,” later).
Now head back to the base of the pier. If you were to walk down the
embankment
between the harbor and the Old Town (past Hotel Adriatic), you'd find the TI, the recom-
mended House of the Batana Boat museum, and a delightful “restaurant row” with several
tempting places for a drink or a meal. Many fishermen pull their boats into this harbor, then
simply carry their catch across the street to a waiting restaurateur. (This self-guided walk
finishes with a stroll down this lane.)
