Vrsar

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At the mouth of Limski channel is placed settlement Vrsar, settled on a small hill and is a picturesque village with the campanile placed at the top. It is beautiful a well preserved, peaceful place where you enjoy exploring the amazing nature. The former fishing village Vrsar with 2,700 inhabitants has developed to an important and famous holiday center. The long tradition reaches up to the old historical summer residences of the Poreč bishops. Town is divided into two parts; one is the sea promenade and the part on the hill which is the old town. The part of the town placed near the sea is more modern and enliven with the people while the old town will give you an impression of an old historical village.

Contents 1 Here is Vrsar located 2 How to get to Vrsar 3 City Map of Vrsar 4 Pictures of Vrsar 5 Insight into history of Vrsar 6 Accommodations in Vrsar 6.1 Hotels in Vrsar 6.2 Camping in Vrsar 6.3 Private Accommodations in Vrsar 7 What to see in Vrsar 8 Places of excursions near Vrsar 9 Interesting cities which need to visited are 10 Weather in Vrsar 10.1 Current weather in Vrsar and a 7-day weather forecast for Vrsar 10.2 Climate in Vrsar 11 Sports & leisure time in Vrsar 12 Where to eat in Vrsar 13 Beaches in Vrsar 14 Nightlife and entertaining in Vrsar 15 Cultural arrangements in Vrsar 16 Videos of Vrsar 17 Discussions about Vrsar 18 Helpful links

Here is Vrsar located

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How to get to Vrsar

• Vrsar is directly because of the distance Pula - to Poreč and is good with the car to reach.
• There are good bus connections after Poreč, Pula and Rovinj. In of the city should one to the numerous and close one-way streets adjust itself.
• There is a large parking lot (liable to pay the costs in the season) with the gas station at the port.

City Map of Vrsar

Pictures of Vrsar

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Insight into history of Vrsar

The city got name because the old documentations that have raised many years ago. Over the centuries the place was called “Ursaria”, “Ursarium”, “Orsaria” and finally “Vrsarium”. Relicts of old mansions and mosaic findings are still witnessing the important and intensive Roman time. In the middle Ages the city was surrounded by the Town walls, from which two town gates are still preserved. Also the castle and the early Christian Basilica is still evidencing the old historical periods. From year 983 to 1778, city was under the direct administration of the diocese Poreč, and became however under the Austrian regency but in the 19th century. Further history is closely connected with the bishopric seat in Poreč.

Accommodations in Vrsar

Hotels in Vrsar

• Apartment Settlements Belvedere in Vrsar **
• Apartment Settlements Blesicka in Vrsar **
• Apartment Settlements Petalon in Vrsar **
• Hotel Panorama in Vrsar **
• Holiday Village Villas in Vrsar **
• Hotel Riva in Vrsar ***
• Hotel Pineta in Vrsar ***

Camping in Vrsar

• Camping Istra Vrsar
• Camping Koversada Vrsar
• Camping Porto Sole Vrsar
• Camping Turist/Orsera Vrsar
• Camping Tina Vrsar
• Camping Valkanela Vrsar

Private Accommodations in Vrsar

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What to see in Vrsar

The Sea Gate of Vrsar has remained as the last of the once fortified town and another preserved is the Church of St. Mary from the 10th century representing an important Romanesque monument. Visit also the Vergotini Castle, and the church of St Anthony.

Old town The Piazza Degrassi represents the center of the upper city. Many centuries ago the place was the central market, the seat of the bishopric salt works, and church square with the chapel which after was destroyed. You can also find Roman town-gate of the former castle. Eastern is settled a small Renaissance. Church St. Foska is from 17th century and besides is settled the Roman main city gate from 13th century.

This church represents the most important notability of the place and offers the most beautiful and valuable town mark. The building was built at the beginning of 19th century. The central craft is separated by the side pillars from the side crafts. The dome of the main craft was artistically decorated in the year 1946 by Antonio Macchi.

In the 12th century the Porec Bishop came to Vrsar in his summer house. Because of the high walls and towers the residence was also called the Castle. In the 19th century the castle was sold to one wealthy family Vergotini. After the castle restoration, the place was converted into the freeholds and sold.

The famous contemporary artist Dusan Dzamonja has the private sculpture park. It is settled about 1 km towards Funtana but unfortunately there are no regular working hours. For other sculptors Vrsar became the homeland, since the Istria has the rich limestone land which is very suitable well for sculptures. Marble from Vrsar is anyhow ideal for making sculptures because the stone is persistent on sea water.

Places of excursions near Vrsar

For the naturist lovers Vrsar has the suitable camps and the most famous is Koversada situated outside the town and on the south towards the marine reserve. The Limski Channel is another interesting natural site which is rich with oysters and mussels, which need to be tasted.

Interesting cities which need to visited are

• Funtana
• Poreč
• Rovinj

Weather in Vrsar

Below you see the current weather forecast for Vrsar. The climate table of Vrsar tells you which temperatures can be expected for each month.

Current weather in Vrsar and a 7-day weather forecast for Vrsar

min. max. wind Friday 04.07.2008 23 °C 73 °F 27 °C 81 °F Saturday 05.07.2008 22 °C 72 °F 27 °C 81 °F Sunday 06.07.2008 23 °C 73 °F 28 °C 82 °F Monday 07.07.2008 24 °C 75 °F 28 °C 82 °F Tuesday 08.07.2008 22 °C 72 °F 26 °C 79 °F Wednesday 09.07.2008 20 °C 68 °F 27 °C 81 °F Thursday 10.07.2008 21 °C 70 °F 27 °C 81 °F

Water temperature: 26 °C

Climate in Vrsar

Climate in Vrsar	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
Max. Temperature	8	10	12	16	21	25	29	28	24	19	14	10
Min. Temperature	2	3	5	8	12	15	18	18	15	11	7	3
Hours of Sunshine	4	4	6	7	6	10	11	10	8	6	4	3
Rainy Days	7	6	7	7	6	5	4	4	5	7	9	9
Water temperature of the Adriatic	11	10	11	13	17	21	23	24	22	19	16	13

Sports & leisure time in Vrsar

In the sport centers Koversada, Valkanela and Belvedere are exposed numerous sport opportunities and features.

• Bath min clay/tone
• Dart
• Beach volley
• Mini gulf
• Boocia
• Tennis
• Rental business, rudders and motorboats
• Rental business of bicycles and scooters at the port
• Rent a boat with tourist agency Adriatic, Obala M. Tita, Tel: +38552441338
• Dip o Starfish, camping postage brine, Website, E-Mail, Tel: +38552441119 o AMDC * Sport flies: The sport airfield Vrsar is settled 2 km on the north of the city and offers round flights.

Where to eat in Vrsar

Simple and favorable

• Adria Snack: favorable Snacks
• Grill la pink one 2, Obala M. Tita 29 [work on] elevated
• Restaurant Goran: fish plates, splinter piglet, lambs and more
• Restaurant Vrseranka: Tatar, fish, grill, sports association. Martin 1
• Pizzeria Fancita: Pizza, salads and international courts, Dalmatinska 38
• Restaurant Trošt, international kitchen, in the Marina

Beaches in Vrsar

Just south of town on the coast is one of the world’s largest nudist camps, Koversada, which was one of the first, established. Beaches in Vrsar The promontory Montraker offers some bath possibilities. The entrance to the beach is infront of the parking lot of the Rade Koncar manufactory. From the Montraker one has a wonderful panorama view on the old part of the town and the port Vrsar. Here can be photographed amazing sunsets of the region.

Blue flag beaches in Vrsar

• Plaža A/C Bijela Uvala: 300 m long rocky beach with bath plateaus.
• Plaža A/C Istra: 300 m long rocky beach in wind-protected layer close Funtana.
• Plaža A/C Koversada: flat rocky beach with concreted couch surfaces and gravel bays, on the peninsula south of Vrsar, at the Limski channel.
• Plaža A/C postage brine: Rocky beach with concreted couch surfaces and small flint bays, close of the holiday’s settlement Petalon. A footpath leads in approx. 10 minutes.
• Plaža A/C Valkanela: flat rocky beach with concreted couch surfaces and unite gravel sections, between Vrsar and Funtana.
• Plaža A/C Zelena Laguna: flat rocky beach with FKK section.
• Plaža hotela Delfin: flat rock beach with bath plateaus.

Nightlife and entertaining in Vrsar

On the Terrace of hotel Belvedere, during the summer time is organized the live music.

• Cafe Batana, Dalmatinska
• Cafe Marinero, Dalmatinska
• Cafe Zedi, Obala m Tita
• Bistro Buba (beetle), Szenetreff, Obala m Tita

Cultural arrangements in Vrsar

• In the summer the fishery festivity is held in the Vrsar port. The native fishermen sell their fresh fish. The celebration is held during the summer.
• The celebration “Festivity of sport association became annual”. This celebration begins in the morning with a solemn service. In the afternoon takes place on the Piazza Degrassi and sometimes in the upper city with live music.

Videos of Vrsar

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Discussions about Vrsar

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Helpful links

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