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Town and port on the northwestern coast of Istria, is composed of the
old town center on the peninsula and the newer part of the mainland. On
the newer, north-western part of town continue to tourist resorts with
campsites. Although the population deals with agriculture (fertile
plains known as the Fruit-bearing wine and End), the main economy is
tourism. Three km from Umag, on the coast, surrounded by pine trees, is a great tourist destination Stella Maris, with its villas complex "Stella Maris" and "Amfora". The complex is divided into three zones: Apartment (4 persons), bungalows (3-4 people) and camping. The resort is a tennis complex with 16 clay tennis courts and a large and lovely central stadium. Here every season held many national and international tennis tournaments. Certainly the most famous summer IBM / ATP tournament - CROATIA OPEN with a very high prize fund. As the environment Umaga extremely fruitful end, with a long tradition of hunting and fishing, and many famous Umag restaurants offer a variety of seafood specialties and all the fruits of the sea, close to a hunting reserve guarantees a good menu with venison and truffles. Not far from Umag, in the medieval village known Momjan held the evening of folklore in the true Istrian Istrian tavern. Umag area was inhabited since Roman times. Town of Umag was mentioned 929th year. In the Middle Ages, the feudal estate trščanskog bishops. Umag was annexed to Venice 1268th years after its fall (1797). Austria, which holds it (except for short periods of Napoleon's reign) to 1918. year. Since it was under Italy. Since 1945. part of the so-called. Zone "B", and Croatia is connection? En 1953rd year. Umag is the ancient seat of the parish choir and chapter, which is operated by 1840th year. With its narrow, winding streets and picturesque squares Umag shows a typical medieval urban structure enriched houses in the Venetian style. Preserved parts of the city wall from the Middle Ages (reinforced towers in the XIV cent.). The Baroque parish church of Sv. Peregrina Martyrs was built in XVIII. st, it keeps a part of the Gothic wooden polyptych from XV. c. PULA MARINA (ACY) is located in the northern Adriatic port in front of the hotel, the road (1.5 km) associated with the city. Is protected from all winds. In the spring and in July the dangerous south-westerly winds. High waves for the short summer storm are coming from the west. The marina is a permanent service alerts, and alarm notification. All meteorological data and weather forecasting are obtained in the management of the marina. Umag is one of the major cities - the holder of tourism in Istria and Croatia and has been repeatedly selected for the annual League of tourism. The coast around Umaga is indented with numerous bays, coves and bays, amore accessible and comfortable for swimming from svlbnja to September. The beaches are sandy and rocky, and the forests of Mediterranean vegetation provide excellent shade. All tourist resorts in the vicinity of Umag: Kanegra, Katoro, Stella Maris, Punta, Finida, Ladin Gaj, Mareda - except mogučnosi great accommodations, and offering excellent provision, banks, exchange offices, entertainment and sports on land and momru. But many of the major sports, tennis has taken place. In the tourist village of Stella Maris is an international tennis center, which hosts prominent ATP tournament series. Festivals in this region are more than fun and entertainment. At the festivities with a party that lasts for several days to feel the spirit of past times and know the traditional customs Events: Umag - Tennis Center STELLA MARIS, International kinološka izlođba (April), various sports competitions, fishing, equestrian competition, Handball, Horse Fair (July, August), International Yachting Regatta (July), the competition for Miss, a number of summer festivals, outdoor concerts, exhibitions, fashion shows, meetings, seminars, culinary and wine events Trips: Phoenix (road 8 km). Denver (road 13 km), thence to the southeast in Motovun (35 km) and to the north in Portoroz (29 km). Road along the coast: Lovrečica (6 km), Dajla, Novigrad (15 km), Porec (30 km). |
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