Rovinj

ACI marina Rovinj

Rovinj is one of the most developed seaside resorts in Croatia, offering a whole range of visitor opportunities in a picturesque ambiance of the ancient town, surrounded by luxuriant pine forests. Rovinj ACI Marina has 420 berths in the sea and 100 places on the land; vessel length 4-13 m. ACI marina lies southeast of Rovinj harbor, in the vicinity of a small shipyard. It is surrounded with pine woods, only 1 km from the town center. St. Katarina Island, with its coast, provides shelter from all winds. Open: All year round.

ACI marina Rovinj is nominated for the "European Blue Flag" in the year 2000, an environmental award, given to communities that make a special effort to keep their beaches and marinas clean and manage them with consideration for the local environment.

From the sea one can recognize Rovinj by the bell tower of the church of St. Euphemia standing on the hill in the middle of the peninsula, as well as the St. Katarina Island beneath the very town. Cape St. Euphemia is a marked with a light (Fl 4s 19m 7M) which can be used as a way point (N 45°05,0' E 13°38,0').

ACI marina Rovinj can be approached between St. Katarina Island and the town harbor breakwater. The head of the breakwater is lighted (Fl R 3s 7m 3M). Between the light and St. Katarina Island there is a shoal marked by a yellow-black conical buoy that has to be rounded from north. If we approach the marina from south, we should hold to the marina breakwater which on its end is marked by a green light (Fl G 5s 7m 5M).

About Rovinj town

The town of experiences, Venetian architecture and harmonious colours, wonderful landscapes and music and songs, was crowned the Champion of Croatian tourism in 2008. Once you see Rovinj, it will be clear why they call it the most romantic town in Croatia.

Rovinj offers numerous possibilities – walking in the wonderful natural surroundings, recreational sports, discovering hidden beauties, cultural heritage, archaeological sites, tasting some of the Rovinj delicacies, and last but not least, a comfortable holiday in the many high quality hotels and tourist resorts.

Rovinj is considered to be one of the most beautiful towns on the Croatian coast because of its unique appearance and its wonderful natural surroundings. The 67 kilometer long coast, 2,289 hectares of protected greenery, 14 islands, islets and rocks as well as a unique ancient town center, make Rovinj unique. It developed in the tradition of a small fishing town under the watchful eye of its patron saint, Sv. Eufemija (St. Euphemia), with a distinctive form of boat, the batana, and the recognizable bitinada songs. Its beauty is especially valued by artists who painted the most beautiful motifs of this town and exhibited them in Grisija – the street of artists.