Lim bay, Rovinj

Lim bay, Lim channel, or Lim fjord is part of the 35 km long Limska draga hollow that stretches almost to the town of Pazin in the very heart of Istria. The channel itself is over 10 km long and surrounded on both sides by steep hills that can reach up to 100 m in height.

The water in the bay is partly brackish, because of its underwater sources of sweet water and it is thus suitable for the growth of plant and animal life and it is also a well-known fish and oyster farm (oysters, mussels, giltheads, sea basses.). All these delicacies can be tasted in two restaurants on the very coast of the bay.

Free climbing lovers will find a suitable cliff on the northern side, where during the summer time fans of this extreme sport are doing their daily climbing tour.

On the southern side of Lim bay, nearby the quayside and the restaurant, some hundred meters high, Romualdo's cave is located, where during the 11th century and later chuch ceremonies were held. Two years ago the Romualdo cave was cleaned and opened for public, including the possibility of an organized visit with a guide.

Forty years ago, a movie on Vikings was made here, «The Vikings», with Kirk Douglas in the leading role. Closeby, Dvigrad is located, a small mediaeval town which is certainly worth a visit.
Lim Fiord has protected landscape status and thus the driving of motor crafts, fishing or diving is strictly forbidden.

Pictures of Lim bay:

Lim bay

Safari bar, Rt Kamenjak, Pula

Rt Kamenjak is the southest point of Istrian peninsula. It is located in Premantura, a beautiful turistic place, 10 minutes of ride from Pula. On Kamenjak you can enjoy in clearest waters, canions and magnificent view, and beaches are never crowded. At night you can refresh yourself at unique caffe bar "safari bar" all made of natural materials that even offers fun for the youngest, great sangria and posibility to enjoy the magical stary night not "infected" by the city lights.
Pictures of safari bar:

Kamenjak & safari bar

Video from Rt Kamenjak:

Puch, Vosteni

Puc or Puč is small water source near village Vošteni, Sveti Lovreč. It is cca 10 meters under ground surface. The water goes underground all to Lim bay. According to people stories it is discovered a long time ago by a cow who went down to drink. After that people build stone stairs and probably the water was used for drink, washing and cooking. Today the place is a little unarranged, there is no signs, so it is hard to find it if you dont know exactly where it is. Photos:

Puc

Pajicka, Tinjan

Near the small villages Pajići, Travani and Jurići in Tinjan county is this beautiful water source named after village Pajići - tough is closer to village Jurići. The stone wall around it and stairs was build in year 1922 so the people from villages around can easy access it and use the water for drink and wash. Since 1997 when the last water infrastructure has come in all villages around, the Pajicka (Pajička, Pajićka) is today just a beautiful attraction for tourists and bikers who pass near by. It is not easy to find it, but if you follow the bike route "od lokve do lokve" signs you will eventualy pass near Pajicka. On my google map on the right is the exact location. Enyoj the pictures:

Pajicka