Umag and entertainment
Umag, the first city at the northern entrance to Istria conquers with its allure, diversity and richness of the offer. Umag is a little town which with about 45 km of the coast line and interesting hinterland integrates special features of the whole region and might be the best introduction into a different experience of the Mediterranean.
The city of Umag has extremely interesting history; it was discovered by Roman noblemen who decided to make it their summer residence. The glamour, magnificence and glare of the times can be seen today in Venetian houses of the old town – city walls and fortresses are partially preserved as well as some renaissance and baroque buildings and churches.
The hinterland reveals beautiful hills with fortifications that offer us magnificent scenery and marvellous history, abundance of autochthonous agricultural specialties and friendly hosts.
The mixture of Mediterranean and Alpine climate is a special feature, making the summer heat bearable for elderly people, too, while the nights offer a pleasant sleep without a sweltering heat. This mixture of Mediterranean and Alpine air is very favourable for persons with cardiac and pulmonary disorders. Very rarely the temperature falls below 15 °C, and the snow has been recorded very rarely. The sea water is crystal clear and suitable for swimming from May to October.
Important dates
- MIK - the Festival of Melodies of Istria and Kvarner (26.06)
- The Golden Lion (29.06. - 08.07.)
- Vegeta Croatia Open Umag (05.07. - 15.07.)
- International Festival of Antique Sepomaia viva (30.07. - 01.08.)
- 11th Tomato Days (02.08.)