Rovinj is one of the most developed seaside resorts in Croatia, offering a whole range of visitor opportunities in a picturesque ambience of the ancient town.

Rovinj was first mentioned in the 7th century, under the name Ruvignio (Ruigno). From the 6th century it belonged to the Exarchate of Ravenna and in AD 788 it became part of Franconia; for several centuries it was under different feudal lords, from 1209 under the rule of the Aquilean patriarch and from 1283 under Venice.

Events: Rovinj Grand Prix - international cycling race, Istrian Riviera - ATP tennis tournaments, Regata Rovinj - Pesaro - Rovinj, Modri Biser (Blue Pearl) - international youth pop music festival, Grisia - art exhibition in the open, Rovinj Fiesta, St. Euphemia - day of the patron of Rovinj.