Best of Vrsar

Općina Vrsar Essentials

Vrsar is defined by its hilltop old town and the 12-kilometer-long Lim Fjord, a protected landscape known for shellfish farming. The area features Romanesque architecture like the 12th-century Basilica of St. Mary of the Sea and the modernist Dušan Džamonja Sculpture Park. Historic viewpoints, including one named for Giacomo Casanova, overlook an archipelago of 18 uninhabited islands. Local landmarks range from the long-standing Koversada naturist park to the Dinopark in Funtana and an airfield offering panoramic flights over the Istrian coast.

Općina Vrsar Essentials — Map

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Lim bay

The Lim bay and valley is a peculiar geographic feature found near Rovinj and Vrsar on the western coast of Istria, south of Poreč, Croatia.

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Dinopark Funtana

An exciting day out - see the moving models of dinosaurs, one of the magic shows or the motorcycle performances.

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Dušan Džamonja Sculpture Park

Modernist outdoor gallery showcasing large-scale abstract sculptures in concrete, iron, and wood. The 10-hectare park surrounds the artist's former summer residence and studio.

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Vrsar

Vrsar is a small seaside town and a municipality in Istria, Croatia located 9 kilometers south of Poreč.

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Bell Tower St. Martin

19th-century tower standing 40 meters tall at the town's highest point. It features a small museum exhibit and provides 360-degree views of the Vrsar archipelago.

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Vidikovac Casanova

A panoramic viewpoint named after the Italian adventurer Giacomo Casanova, who visited the town in the 18th century. It overlooks the marina and offshore islands.

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Basilica of St. Mary of the Sea

12th-century Romanesque church built on the foundations of a 6th-century Christian basilica. It is located near the town's harbor and features historical stone fragments.

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Pirates Cave

A natural cave on the northern slopes of the Lim Fjord accessible by boat. It houses a seasonal bar and provides views across the fjord's waters.

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Naturist Park Koversada

Founded in 1961 as one of Europe's first naturist campsites. The park spans a large coastal area and includes a small island accessible via a footbridge.

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Vrsar Crljenka Airport

The Vrsar Crljenka Airport is an airport for general aviation in Croatia. It is located about 2 km southeast of Vrsar.