An oasis of calm in a magical forest
Visit Golden Cape forest park. Also known as Punta Corrente, the Golden Cape is one of the most significant nature parks in the northeast Adriatic. Only a 15-minute walk from the centre of Rovinj and spreading over an area of 52 hectares, the forest park hides a world of unbelievable diversity, numerous plant species and deep shade that provides cool shelter during the long summer days.
One of the most significant parks in the northeast Adriatic
Also known as Punta Corrente, this forest park is one of the most significant nature parks in the northeast Adriatic. It includes thousands of local and foreign plant species. Himalayan cedars planted to create the shape of a six-pointed star, cypresses and stone pines, meadows surrounded by Douglas firs, and exotic solitary cypresses create an impressive forest oasis.
The history of the park
The Golden Cape was first landscaped by Count Johann Georg Hütterott at the end of the 19th century. His wife’s pavilion and the forest ranger’s house have remained in the forest park to this day. There are also remnants of a small shipyard, old docks, a quarry, a drystone wall and a large perimeter wall that marked the border of the Count’s property. The Golden Cape was pronounced a special nature site in 1948, and in 1961 it was protected as a forest park.
Things to do in the Golden Cape
The Golden Cape is an ideal destination for both enthusiasts and professional athletes alike. Activities include walking, cycling and running, and for those who want to feel an adrenaline rush, there’s also free climbing.
Take a swim in the crystal-clear sea during the summer days. The rocky beaches are perfect for peaceful relaxation. Families with children can visit one of the many pebbly coves. Drop by one of our beach bars after your swim for refreshments.
Hotels in Rovinj
Enjoying sweeping views of the sea and the islands of the Rovinj archipelago from our modern suites, followed by breakfast in a historic villa – can you think of a better way to start your day? To top it off, treat yourself with a visit to Island Wellness & Spa for maximum relaxation. With miles of promenades and beaches as well as restaurants and bars, this is one place you will want to come back and visit again.
Camp at this top-quality resort with natural beaches in the shade of fragrant pine trees overlooking Rovinj, and enjoy all the amenities on offer. Choose from spacious pitches with electricity, water and drainage hook-ups, comfortable mobile homes with private terraces, and 20 glamping tents. There are also three outdoor swimming pools by the sea, and restaurants and bars for refreshments. A fantastic entertainment programme for children and teenagers, as well as an excellent choice of sports on land and water, will make your holiday at this campsite fulfilling and revitalising.
Maistra’s largest campsite, Polari, is located in a serene bay near the town of Rovinj, where you can wake up surrounded by the sea, centuries-old olive trees, rows of cypresses and a fragrant pine forest. The campsite features numerous sports and entertainment activities for the whole family, a large pool complex and spray park, natural beaches, and bars and restaurants for quick refreshments during the day, or dinner savouring the local specialities. Rovinj is only 3.5 km away and can be reached by bike or on foot along the coastal cycling and walking trail.
Visit the campsite situated in a peaceful bay with the most beautiful pebbled beach, just five kilometres from Rovinj. Choose from well-equipped pitches up to 140 sq. metres in size and comfortable mobile homes with a terrace. Alongside diving, an aqua park and an array of water sports, the campsite also offers a large swimming pool complex and a spray park. The attractive locations by the beach and the pools feature restaurants and bars serving local specialities and your favourite beverages.
You will find endless opportunities for exploration and fun as soon as you set foot in the most modern family hotel in Croatia and your children see the big blue climbing net and immediately embark on an adventure. The Family Hotel Amarin is located on a green peninsula in a Mediterranean park with playgrounds for outdoor entertainment. Most of the 280 rooms offer great views of the sea or the town of Rovinj. Explore the beaches around the hotel, check out the fun and educational programmes of the unique Amarin Kids Club, and try the spa treatments for children and adults.
Start your day with a breathtaking view of the old town of Rovinj in the luxurious ambience designed by Piero Lissoni. Elegant and luxurious rooms and suites with terraces and private pools cascade over six floors that blend seamlessly with the fragrant Golden Cape forest park. The Grand Park hides many small pleasures. Take time to discover them. Experience Istrian fragrances and flavours at the Albaro Wellness & Spa, as well as at seven restaurants and bars, including Michelin-starred restaurants, Cap Aureo and Agli Amici.
This chic boutique hotel is located in Rovinj’s historic centre and is entirely inspired by art. Every part of the hotel is decorated with art by Croatian artists made exclusively for the hotel. And if you feel inspired to create a piece of your own, the view of Rovinj’s rooftops from your room is an excellent motif with which to start.
A unique hotel with a charming atmosphere located in Lone Bay, in the shade of the fragrant Golden Cape forest park. With first-class service and a long tradition of individual approach to every guest, you can relax to the fullest with our Mediterranean beauty treatments and fragrances of Istria at our wellness and spa centre or stay active by playing tennis, swimming or cycling.
Combining a unique and functional design over six floors, located by the sea and the centuries-old Golden Cape forest park, this hotel is a year-round leisure and business destination. Just like a contemporary art museum, every detail of the Hotel Lone, awakens your desire to explore.
Enjoy the carefully curated cuisine in one of three high-end restaurants, soak up the sun at the Beach Club with a refreshing cocktail in your hand or simply relax in our boutique wellness and spa designed to offer you pampering for the body and relaxation for the mind. Monte Mulini, an adults-only experience that will revitalise you in true hedonistic fashion.
The Island Hotel Istra, located on the island of St Andrew, has everything you need for a relaxing holiday: miles of beaches and promenades, a swimming pool complex, and a Wellness & Spa oasis with a Mediterranean garden. La Serra Restaurant, Anno Domini 547, located in the same building which was once Baron Hütterott’s summer residence, offers a modern take on traditional Mediterranean specialities.
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