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Sport and rekreation in Istria
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Diving
Apart from the versatile flora and fauna, the Istrian sea abounds in shipwrecks that are becoming
more and more interesting to diverse, recreationists and professionals. Numerous diving clubs are
willing to organize and lead underwater expeditions. They also rent diving equipment.
Because of mild sea temperature diving is possible all year round. More about diving you have on:
www.diving-hrs.hr
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Golf
Although Istria is yet to become a real golf destination by the construction of a dozen golf courses,
one can already spend a nice time playing golf in one of its heavenly corners on the Brijuni Islands.
The golf course on Veli Brijun has 9 holes and the natural landscape abounds in interesting obstacles.
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Bike trails
From the north to the south, from the east to the west coast of Istria,
on nearly 2 600 kilometers spread the already plotted sixty bike trails.
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Windsurfing
Those fond of windsurfing will find that the favorable winds and sea currents offer a unique experience.
For skilled surfers more favorable is the southern part of Istria where the currents are very strong
and winds "demanding". Nearly all tourist places along the coast rent windsurfing equipment.
Sailing courses: in Pula and Rovinj
Windsurfing courses: in all larger tourist villages and camps
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Hiking trails
Istria offers hikers hundreds of kilometers of marked trails all year round, from Crna Punta Skitaca,
Gracisce to Ucka and Cicarija as far as Slovenia. There are three climbers' chalets on Ucka,
Korita and Zbevnica. Before taking such a trail it is advisable to contact the local tourist
office or hiking club that offer a professional guide and organize more attractive hiking
beyond the usual routes.
More info: Planik hiking club Umag (Tel: 743 003) or hiking club Buje (Tel: 098 217 265).
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Paragliding and hang gliding
Due to excellent climatic conditions, paragliding can be practiced all year round in Istria.
Its five locations: Kastelir near Novigrad, excellent for beginners, Raspadalica,
Brgud on Ucka, Lanisce, Zbevnica and very peak of Ucka, are suitable also for hang gliding.
All starting positions are located in such a way that, regardless of the wind,
one can takes off from any of them within a diameter of 30 kilometers.
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Free climbing
Istria offers so far nine climbing sites: Zlatni Rt near Rovinj, Lim Bay, Dvigrad,
Istarske toplice, Raspadalica above Buzet, Vranjska draga near Ucka tunnel,
Pazin, Moscenicka draga near Pula and Rabac.
Nine ascents on the so-called short rocks,
20 - 30 m high, have 270 equipped ascents. Istrian rocks,
full of various obstacles, are demanding both for top athletes and beginners.
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More then 100 000 pistures of accommodation.
