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Umag

Umag, a town and a port in the north-west coast of Istria, is a kind of exit and entrance of Croatia to Europe. The historic core of town lies on a peninsula between two shallow bays. The hinterland of town is a fertile and well-treated soil, which is suited to the area is booming agriculture, viticulture, fishing and tourism. It is especially known as the Istrian sports center, given that for many years as host of the ATP tournament, hosted numerous world tennis players. City area is a mix of Mediterranean and Alpine climate, which has a beneficial effect for people with cardiac and pulmonary disorders.

Tourism in Umag

Sunbathed beaches and luxurious hotels are only one part of the offer. Alternative programs offer a variety of activities to make your stay rich in attractions.
Umag

There are lots of hotels in Umag, apartments, bungalows, campsites (Park Umag camp site, Pineta camp site, camp site Stella Maris), and marinas with the standard supporting facilities (marina is one of the best on the Croatian Adriatic). The beaches are owned by a blue flag as a symbol of the European swimming standards. Town is a paradise of sports tourism, so that most visitors enjoy the spirit of sport. Apart from tennis, which is here the most popular sport in the tourist resorts along the riviera, guests have access to many other types of recreation such as soccer, bowling, miniature golf, jogging, horseback riding, hunting, riding bikes and boats, sailing, surfing, skiing skiing, diving, swimming and underwater fishing. It is a famous destination for health tourism.

From cuisine Do not miss the famous truffles in one of the many restaurants. Of course, there is still a rich offer of seafood, fish, shellfish, and with the support of asparagus, or take home fuži (macaroni), all should be well sealed with black or white Malvasia Merlot, and Teran - all products of this region. Should also mention that Bujstina has one of the most famous wine roads in Croatia.

It is a destination known for its entertainment and popular festivities that take place throughout the year and best known festival of tomato. Among other traditional event in late May said the St. Pelegrin - Community celebration in honor of the patron saint of town. Then, 5 August is celebrated Our Lady of the Snow, the folk festival in Materada dedicated to the Mother of God.

15th August folk festival is the Assumption and St. Mary Karst.

During July and August last summer, with concert performances of classical and classical music in the parish church, and attend the end of July tournament, ATP Croatia Open, international tennis tournament at Camp Stella Maris, which is done one of the most famous Croatian tourist town.

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