# Porec Town

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A Roman settlement (Parentium) whose 6th century Euphrasian Basilica, with its glittering Byzantine mosaics, is a UNESCO World Heritage site. It passed through Venetian and Austrian rule to become one of Istria's main resorts.

Porec Town sits in Istria, a part of Croatia with its own character, and the city & town is the reason most people stop.

Mornings are quieter and cooler. Most old towns wake up slowly, so an early coffee is worth the effort.

## Practical info

- **Entry:** check the official source before you travel. Prices and opening hours change, and some spots close entirely out of season.
- **How to get there:** Tap the map above for exact directions. In Croatian towns parking is usually signposted and paid, look for the blue P zones. If you are island hopping, leave buffer time for the ferries.

## Best time to visit

Plan Porec Town for **May to October**, with June and September the quietest warm months. July and August bring the crowds and the heat; winter is cheaper and handsomer than people expect, especially in the inland cities.

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