Tourist guide Funtana, Croatia
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Funtana
Tourist info Funtana
Funtana is a small tourist town and municipality in the county of Istria in Croatia. It is situated in the central part of the West coast of Istria, just 6 kilometers south of Poreč. It was first mentioned in 13th century as a feudal estate of Poreč bishops. However, this area was settled by the Romans, testified by the remains of a Roman villa with aqueduct in the area of Green lagoon that can be seen today. Until the fifties of the last century, the residents of Funtana were mainly engaged in agriculture and fishing. In the sixties from the last century first hotels and camps in the area of Green lagoon were built. Tourism is slowly developing, and the residents of Funtana are beginning to offer accommodation services in apartments, rooms and holiday homes in their private family houses. Today, most tourist facilities of Funtana extends from Green lagoon in the north to Valkanela in the south. This several kilometers long area has numerous small coves and beaches overlooking a dozen smaller islands scattered in front of Funtana. One of the specifics of Funtana is a large number of restaurants, taverns and wine cellars where you can taste the superb Istrian specialties and famous Istrian wines. Apart from the rich gastronomic offer, Funtana offers many bike paths along the coast and in the interior, water sports, tennis, football, mini-golf, bowling, horseback riding... From extreme sports is offered rock climbing in the nearby Lim channel, parachuting school and jump from a plane in aeropark Vrsar. Visit Funtana, this hidden gem of the West coast of Istria and enjoy the unspoiled nature, mild Mediterranean climate, and crystal clear seawater. Search for private accommodation in Funtana. Contact directly owners of apartments, rooms and holiday homes in Funtana, and save up to 40% on expensive agency fees. Welcome to Funtana!
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