Between sessions at Communication Days, my colleagues and I decided to make the most of our break and wander through Rovinj’s enchanting old town.
On the way, we ate lavender ice cream and a beautiful sandwich with shrimps, called "pusterla" . I was delighted with the taste. It's something you have to try. It is a fish bar called Tunaholic. Later I discovered that it can be found in several places in Croatia and I am happy to return there.
The narrow cobblestone streets, lined with colorful facades, led us uphill toward charming squares and down to hidden corners overlooking the sea.
We wandered to the rocky shoreline, found a warm stones, and lay back for a few quiet minutes. The sky and the sea were so blue and I felt completely at peace.
Then we walked again. There were beautiful cafes with a view of the sea that entice you to enjoy them all day.
We stopped in a few small shops along the way selling handcrafted jewelry, unique souvenirs, and delicate pieces of local art.
Each shop was beautiful in its own way, with the shopkeepers eager to share the stories behind their creations. We especially liked one shop with handmade jewelry where my colleague and I surprised our third colleague and bought her a ring that she tried on, for her birthday.
She didn't expect that and was very happy. 😊 After that, we went to mark that moment in a restaurant with a beautiful view of Rovinj.
For dinner, we indulged in flavors that felt like pure Istria: pasta with truffles, and a starter plate of anchovies, carpaccio, and creamy cod pâté. It was simple, fresh, and tasty.
The old town has this magical way of making you slow down and we really enjoyed it there.
That's all from my trip to Rovinj, I hope you liked it.
Thank you for reading.
Jelena