Set up camp in a fragrant and ancient pine forest overlooking the Adriatic just a short walk from the centre of Rovinj. (Porton Biondi Campsite is less than £4 per adult per night). From the waterfront in Rovinj you can hire little motor boats to explore the nearby waters, snorkel, swim and relax. The town itself is old and crumbling and charming and best reached by boat from Venice. So you get to see Venice too! (Affordable flights to Venice Treviso with Ryanair). Pick up some Italian cheese, bread and beer: the four hour ferry ride across the Adriatic, beer in hand and late afternoon sun is the perfect way to melt into holiday mode.

Ferry: www.find-croatia.com/ferries-croatia/ferry-venice-rovinj.php
Campsite: www.portonbiondi.com
Aleja Porton Biondi 1, 52210 Rovinj
+385 52 81 35 57
Google map: bit.ly/LT3Emn

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The ferry between Rovinj and Red Island takes you to a beautiful, quiet island, with tree lined beaches. Do beware - some of the beaches are nudist!

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For a swim with the locals, try the rocks at the edge of the town walls where you can watch the local kids defy death as they leap from the edge of the town into the clear water below.

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Sitting on the cobbled streets drinking 'pivo' from one of the little bars hidden within the maze streets of Rovinji shouldn't be missed.

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