Holidays in Umag

Umag is situated a few kilometers from the Croatian-Slovenian border in the region Buje and is at the same time the northernmost coastal community in Croatia. Reaching Umag is best done by car. Also possible is traveling by air via the airports of Trieste and Pula as well as with the train via Trieste. Umag’s picturesque old town is on a peninsula jutting out into the sea. Once an island which was connected via a drawbridge to the mainland, it has many historic buildings, including some dating back to the 10th century. For example, its still partially preserved fortress walls, the gate and the drawbridge. Particularly interesting are the Church of St. Rochus which was originally built in the 16^th century, the Church of the Holy Virgin Mary Assumption and St. Peregrinian church. Umag impresses its visitors not only with its Venetian heritage felt in every step through the city, but also with its wonderful Mediterranean atmosphere that the city has preserved in its whole aura. In addition to its stunning architecture, all around beautiful countryside and good food the city has plenty of other features, such as its numerous entertainment venues. For example, its great aquarium has 25 individual tanks in which the flora and fauna of the Adriatic Sea can be observed. Also well-known is the international tennis tournament, the ATP Croatia Open, that is has taken place in Umag since 1990. In Umag the Mega Event “Spring Break Europe” has happened here for the last few years. The thousands of young people from all over the world have chosen to come to Umag for its reputation of being a holiday party destination. Some kilometers further to the north, is the town of  Savudrija where the oldest lighthouse in Istria is located. Also worth seeing here are, incidentally, the wooden frames used to “suspended” fishing boats, which is a curious characteristic of the region around Umag.