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Northwestern Istria
bike guide
UMAG
UMAGO
CITTÀNOVA
NOVIGRAD
VERTENEGLIO
BRTONIGLA BUJE
BUIE
Content
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Introduction
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About the guide book
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Rules of conduct while riding on roads
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Pictogram explanation
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A choice of on-street cycling routes for
recreational cyclists who like to enjoy
in nature, culture, and gastronomy
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Three Istrian musketeers
View from the most western point
of Croatia
Idyll of the Istrian inland
Road of antique submerged ports
Istrian hills road
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Archaeological sites and Wine Roads
of Umag and its surroundings
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From galleries to sculptures
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Aphrodisiac road
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MTB route Parenzana
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Bike Hotels of north-western Istria
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Southern Umag and the ride on the coast
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Medieval towns and wine roads of Momjan
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Oprtalj and the authentic flavours
of rural Istria
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Intact nature of Mirna Valley and
Wine Town Brtonigla
Information & contacts
Bike specialists (Organizers of the
bike packages)
Bike rental
Bike shop and repair service
Accommodations facilities in
north-western Istria
Recommended restaurants, taverns,
agrotourism, wine roads and roads of
olive oil in the north-western Istria
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From Neapolis to Novigrad
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Selection of circular mountain bike trails
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St. Pelagius Road – Novigrad
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Novigrad – From the sea to vineyards
and olive groves
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Momjan Moscato Route
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The Istrian Malvasia Route
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From source to source
Impressum
Published by: Tourist Boards Umag, Novigrad, Brtonigla, Buje; Design: Studio Sonda, Poreč;
Photographs: Archive of Istria Tourist Board; Archive of Tourist Boards Umag, Novigrad, Brtonigla, Buje;
Printed by: Arty d.o.o., Umag; Edition: 7.500
Northwestern Istria bike guide
Introduction
Istria
The Istrian peninsula is sometimes called the green peninsula because it is the
biggest green oasis on the Northern Adriatic coast, and its relative closeness to
all Central European countries makes it a perfect Mediterranean destination.
The climate is free of extremes with moderately hot summers and mild winters,
and very pleasant spring and autumn temperatures. This makes Istria an ideal
cycling destination throughout the year. The landscape in Istria and the numerous
cycling routes will satisfy both weekend cyclists and the most demanding bicycle
riders alike. We pay much attention to preserving a clean environment, as you
will see for yourself while riding on almost traffic-free paths that will take you
to the nicest viewpoints, picturesque medieval towns and villages where time
seems to have stopped, and beautiful coastal towns permeated with the spirit
of turbulent and rich Istrian history.
North-western Istria
The North-western part of Istria stretches from the Slovenian border to the
north to the river Mirna to the south, and comprises the following towns and
settlements: Umag, Novigrad, Buje, Savudria, and Brtonigla. This area abounds
with natural diversity, from the lowland near the sea with dense evergreen
underbrush and fertile acres, to the gentle hills of the hinterland that offer
unique views on green forests, vineyards and olive groves, brooks and rivers,
all the way to the fertile valley of the river Mirna which flows into the sea
near Novigrad. Testimonies of the rich Istrian history can be seen in many
places, among which you should not miss the oldest lighthouse of the Adriatic
in Savudrija on the northernmost point of Istria (1818), or the medieval town
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Northwestern Istria bike guide
of Grožnjan famous for its exceptional beauty and numerous summer artistic
colonies and events. It is worth visiting the Baroque church of St Mary, St
Maximilian and St Pelagius in Novigrad and its Romanesque crypt that hosts
a unique sacral collection, as well as the three-nave St Servulus Church in Buje
with seven altars and an organ from 1791. The Castle of Momjan built in 1234
is another important historic location. It used to be the home of the Momjan
Lords, and its ruins are located on the slope of the hill overlooking the fertile
valley of the river Arđila. If you want to see how a typical medieval Istrian
town looked like, visit Završje or Oprtalj, towns that seem to have changed very
little from the time they were founded, and that offer magnificent viewpoints
on the valley of the river Mirna.
We are very proud to present the gastronomy of the region which is of exceptional
quality and diversity. As it befits a region on the sea, the coast abounds with
fish restaurants that offer fresh fish and seafood, while the inland has many
taverns (konoba) and restaurants where you can taste everything from simple
traditional food and excellent Istrian prosciutto (dried ham) to many innovative
dishes made with green wild asparagus and white and black truffles typical
of this region. It is important to mention that from almost every cycling route
you can access several wine roads, and we especially recommend the wine
road of Momjan where a wine of strong flavour and scent is produced – the
Moscato from Momjan. In addition to the wine roads we also recommend the
olive oil roads, among which those with tasting parlours offer the possibility
to taste and purchase their delicious products.
Experience North-western Istria on the bike, its beauties and the riches of its
flavours and scents, and even before your present stay has finished you will
want to come back again.
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