Rovinj (Croatia) at Night During the End of Winter
March is the end of wintertime in Europe and this month can sometimes be very unpredictable depending on where you are in the continent. I know that in the Netherlands we can have birds chirping or a deluge of snow for a week.
When I was in Croatia last March, the end of winter there was very mild. March in Rovinj was almost spring-like but when I arrived in town it was drizzling a little bit. It was very tempting to just sulk in my hotel room as there was internet and I have a lovely view of Rovinj anyway from my balcony but I made the decision to take a little walk around town at night. Maybe take dinner as well? I was not sure though as I was so full from my late lunch in Opatija, dinner seemed a thousand miles away.
The walk from the hotel to Rovinj centre is approximately ten minutes. I strolled leisurely along the harbour promenade taking pictures every now and then. Devoid of the usual crowds during the peak season, I was able to enjoy Rovinj at its raw and pastoral state. It is very beautiful and captivating here.
As it is still winter, not many restaurants were open. I spotted this restaurant with a café terrace located on an intersection of streets which was a great place I thought to sit down, relax and people-watch. I ordered a glass of red and a cup of espresso and took a seat at the terrace.
Rovinj is pedestrian zone only thus the town is well-preserved, convenient and safe, very cosy and so welcoming.
Sipping my red wine as I watch two middle-aged men talking animatedly on the middle of the street, I thought, ‘Ah, I already know what to do tomorrow morning.’
This is what I loved about Rovinj. The setting looks very touristy, there were many souvenir shops and stores geared for tourist consumption, but the town is somewhat devoid of tourists. There were of course a few here and there but you feel in the air the local atmosphere.
Even though the town is now set up to serve the tourism industry, Rovinj has a healthy set of locals who go to the streets and make the town alive, even during off peak seasons like March. There is a strong local community. It is not just a show town. People live here.
Travel Period: March 2014
Destination: Rovinj (Istria), Croatia
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Little fishing and leisure boats on the harbour of Rovinj.
When I was in Croatia last March, the end of winter there was very mild. March in Rovinj was almost spring-like but when I arrived in town it was drizzling a little bit. It was very tempting to just sulk in my hotel room as there was internet and I have a lovely view of Rovinj anyway from my balcony but I made the decision to take a little walk around town at night. Maybe take dinner as well? I was not sure though as I was so full from my late lunch in Opatija, dinner seemed a thousand miles away.
The walk from the hotel to Rovinj centre is approximately ten minutes. I strolled leisurely along the harbour promenade taking pictures every now and then. Devoid of the usual crowds during the peak season, I was able to enjoy Rovinj at its raw and pastoral state. It is very beautiful and captivating here.
As it is still winter, not many restaurants were open. I spotted this restaurant with a café terrace located on an intersection of streets which was a great place I thought to sit down, relax and people-watch. I ordered a glass of red and a cup of espresso and took a seat at the terrace.
Rovinj is pedestrian zone only thus the town is well-preserved, convenient and safe, very cosy and so welcoming.
Sipping my red wine as I watch two middle-aged men talking animatedly on the middle of the street, I thought, ‘Ah, I already know what to do tomorrow morning.’
Always a magical view.
The square on the harbour.
Rovinj has these tiny and narrow cobbled stone streets, and nook and crannies. This was the night I found the restaurant I wanted to eat dinner the next evening. It was located in a hidden nook.
Too full to have dinner: A glass of red wine and a cup of coffee.
The drizzles have stopped and the locals are slowly coming out for an evening walk.
Some were coming out for a walk with their pets.
This is what I loved about Rovinj. The setting looks very touristy, there were many souvenir shops and stores geared for tourist consumption, but the town is somewhat devoid of tourists. There were of course a few here and there but you feel in the air the local atmosphere.
Even though the town is now set up to serve the tourism industry, Rovinj has a healthy set of locals who go to the streets and make the town alive, even during off peak seasons like March. There is a strong local community. It is not just a show town. People live here.
This is the restaurant I found that I will be having dinner the next evening =)
Travel Period: March 2014
Destination: Rovinj (Istria), Croatia
Keep in touch and follow me on Facebook: Travel & Lifestyle Diaries by Dutched Pinay Travels
Happy Travels! Enjoy Life =)
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