This cycling trip begins in the beautiful ancient city of Trieste on the shores of the Adriatic, nestling in the foothills of the karst plateau in north-east Italy. By bike, take to the road along the coast, through Slovenia and into Croatia.
Your route will take you through the sunny Istrian peninsula, past picturesque fishing villages, small hilltop towns, vineyards and fertile valleys. Let yourself be surprised by the charms of a landscape rich in contrasts and colour.
Highlights :
- Discover Istria, a region with a rich and little-known cultural heritage
- The beauty of the hinterland, nicknamed the "Croatian Tuscany".
- All the charm of the Mediterranean and the flavours of the local cuisine
- The medieval towns of Piran, Grožnjan, Motovun, Poreč, Rovinj and Pula
Itinerary:
Day 1: Venice / Mestre / Treviso
Day 1: Arrival in Trieste / Muggia
Day 2: Trieste / Muggia – Piran. Distance: 30 km
Day 3: Piran - Buje / Volpia. Distance: 30 km
Day 4: Buje / Volpia – Motovun. Distance: 35 km
Day 5: Motovun – Poreč. Distance: 35 km
Day 6: Poreč – Rovinj. Distance: 45 km
Day 7: Rovinj – Pula. Distance: 50 km
Day 8: Pula
