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We know what you think: it is probably too early to think of a European summer, but have you seen how quickly prices have risen or how destinations have been sold out lately?
If you dream of that Dolce VitaGetting lost in the paved streets of an old city, or eating soft gelato overlooking the ocean, the time to plan is nowAnd what a better way to get through Europe’s old world magic Take a picturesque boat trip that visits several countries?
From June 26, A new ferry Service is launched From Italy, visit two equally beautiful neighboring countries – – Here is everything you need to know:
New ferry to link Italy, Slovenia, Croatia
Starting next summer, the ferry that connects the Italian city of Trieste, in the northeastern corner of the country, will re -launch on the port cities in both Slovenia and Croatia After a break of three decades.
More specifically, the service that starts and end in Trieste will stop in Piran, the busiest coastal city in Slovenia, and once the ports of Poreč and Rovinj, and Mali Lošinj, the capital on the island of Lošinj.
This entire cross -border region, known as Istria, has shared Deep cultural tires Throughout the centuries, after once completely administered by Italy before the majority of it was given to Slovenia and Croatia after treaties in wartime.
As for ferries, there have been connections since 1963, when Edra Ship shouted in every big city along the Istrian coast, from Italy to Croatia, before the plug was pulled in 1990, a time when the tensions were high in Slovenia and Croatia.
It is worth reminding that these countries were flooded in the Yugoslav wars in the early 90s, so it is hardly a surprise that the Edra was stopped.
Everything you need to know about the glorious comeback
Fast Vooruit 35 years, and the important ferry route makes a glorious comeback – with a few changes, as reported by Istra24.
In short, There will be four different routes Submission on different ports in different orders.
The diagram comprises two weekly departure on the Trieste – Piran – Poreč – Rovinj route and two more sailings on the Trieste – Rovinj – Mali – Lošinj.
Likewise, boats will leave at the higher speed Triëst-Rovinj-Mali Lošinj and Triest-Poreč-Piran routes twice a week.
The most important difference at the moment compared to the previous one Edra Service is that the ports in Umag, Novigrad and Pula are not maintained, and from now on this will be a seasonal route of three summer seasons from 2025 to 2027 (With an option to expand it until 2028 Should it prove successful).
Vaartjes remain operational from 26 June to the beginning of September, and they have been established to stimulate connectivity over the island-designed region of Istria, in addition to the recently announced train of three countries that runs from Triest to Rijeka (Fiume) in Croatia .
Istria is perhaps one of the most beautiful summer destinations in Europe, as well as the cheapest, with a fine-peepble coast littered with nature preserves and millennia-old settlements.
If renting a super yacht to island hop around Croatia is currently out of the budget, this is your chance to admire those blood-orange sunsets and Explore less well -known islands without breaking the bank.
Although the prices have not yet been confirmed, we suspect that they vary from just $ 30 to $ 60, based on the Average ferry price Traveling in the region.
What to see on each of the 5 destinations
Trieste, Italy
Trieste is the last stronghold of Italy before you enter the Slavic world, occupied a thin strip of land that was pressed against the Adriatic Sea by Slovenia against the Adriatic Sea and has a varied width of architecture, ranging from the Roman period to the Austrian Hungarian rich.
His unity of Italy is the LArgest on the sea targeted public square In the continent and a wide space flanked by large buildings and cafés, while the medieval old city is characterized by its pedestrian strips, Piazze bordered by trattory Serve $ 5 pizzas and a castle in the hilltop.
Piran, Slovenia
Sitting on a small peninsula that extends in the Adriatic Sea, Piran is often considered Slovenia’s most Italian city As a result of the proximity of the brotherly nation and a few centuries under the control of the city of Venice.
Some of the most important attractions are the striking, Gothic-All-The-Senetian house, the beautifully milled Tartini House, the birthplace of the Italian violinist Giuseppe Tartini, and the prominent St George’s Cathedral, whose belltor the other even skyline.
Poreč, Croatia
In Croatia, Poreč is an emerging resort hub with no from Drobovnik’s crowds but with All historical charmWith a jewel-in Euphrasian basilica that goes back to the 6th century-called as a UNESCO World Heritage and a Stone Old City.
Unlike its timeless character, Poreč has an abundance of affordable sea sessions that pay for Italian origin, from Tradewhere delicious pasta is served in a no-frills environment, to Mamma MiaThe best pizza in the city with Prices ranging from $ 5 to $ 16.
Rovinj, Croatia
Standing on a country country licked by an agitated Adriatic and lined with tightly arranged rows of pastel -colored houses, Rovinj plays for a reason among the most beautiful destinations of Croatia: It feels like a distant cousin of VeniceMinus the canals.
The Baroque church of St. Euphemia offers a breathtaking panorama of the medieval maze below, full of narrow alleys that lead to hidden, leafy courtyards, and directly on the foot, Baluota is your typical Croatian rocky beach.
Mali Lošinj, Croatia
An age-old port city that penetrates a natural port, Mali Lošinj is the most important destination on the namesake island of Lošinj, and it is highly sought after for culture lovers and nature lovers because of his Italian architecture and unspoilt coast.
The most remarkable monument is the 19th-century Fritzi Palace, but if you are not too shy to uncover everything, the island Spiaggia Naturista Is the 40 -minute ride to the north worth: secret bays bordered by Cipressen, a warm ocean and a small taste of European Libertarianism.
It just doesn’t get anymore Typical Mediterranean Then this.
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