Novigrad

Tourist destination info Novigrad

Novigrad is a small town located on the north-western coast of Istria. It was developed on a small island which was connected to the mainland in the 18th century for the first time. The town was first mentioned in 599 in written documents, but the tourism started developing only at the end of the 19th century. The town has a beautifully indented coast with numerous pebble and stone beaches. Novigrad is famous for its numerous historical sites that testify to its long and rough past. Visit the Novigrad Lapidarium (a rich museum collection of 93 stone monuments from the ancient times as well as the late middle ages), parish church of St. Pelagije and St. Maksim (aisled basilica, obtained its original form during the old Christian era, during the foundation of the Novigrad diocese), Rigo palace (built in 1760, the home of the patrician family Rigo, middle European baroque), belvedere (lodge built in the 16th century), town walls ( built in the 13th century), St. Agata church (romantic building which originates from the 9th century), Dajla castle (country villa-monastery) and numerous other historical buildings. Novigrad, as well as any other Dalmatian town, offers countless festivities and manifestations during summer. Some of the most famous are : Cultural summer of Novigrad (fun and cultural happening from 10.06.-31.08.), Gnam Gnam festival (gastronomy festival which offers fish dishes on July 9th), Novigrad music nights (14.-15.07.), fishermen night and St. Pelagije festivity (26.08.-28.08.). while staying in Novigrad, you can take lots of interesting trips – you have the possibility of visiting small islands, historical towns and the nearby national parks. Sports and active vacation enthusiasts can enjoy cycling, tennis, football, handball, basketball, beach volleyball and different types of water sports. If you would like to savor the gastronomical delicacies and specialties of the region, visit the restaurants “Santa Marija” and “Mandrac”, as well as the taverns “Amfora” and “Sidro”.

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  • What our guests say about Novigrad

    Excellent
    4.6
    Overall guest rating
    Atmosphere
    4.8
    Security
    4.9
    Beaches
    4.3
    Touristic offer
    4.4
    Friendly locals
    4.6

    • Excellent 5
      Alexander
      Family Austria
      23/06/2022
      A very nice place
      Family friendly, not too small, not too big. We will return! :-)
    • Excellent 4.8
      Elisabeth
      Family Austria
      08/05/2019
      Wonderful, clean, the owners are very very friendly
      Everything was Perfect, we were there with our eight month old baby and everything was perfect. The Jacuzzi is great for cooler evenings.
    • Excellent 4.8

      Couple
      13/08/2012
      Beach at the old-town, Restaurants
      Cleanness of beach beyond the Yacht Club, Parking condotions
    • Excellent 5
      Peter
      Jonge paren Germany
      Appartement 23871-A2 18/09/2022
      Apartment mit einer atemberaubenden Aussicht
      Wir waren insgesamt sehr zufrieden mit der Unterkunft. Die Besitzer sind sehr nett, die Lage ist top und man ist schnell am Stadtstrand. Die Unterkunft ist sehr gut ausgestattet und verfügt über einen Balkon mit einer überwältigenden Aussicht. Preis-Leistung war auch gut - insgesamt klare Empfehlung.
      Der einzige Punkt, wo uns Verbesserungspotential aufgefallen ist, waren die fehlenden Insektengitter an den Fenstern in Bad und Schlafzimmer.
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      SNJEŽANA  
      Lieber Peter, vielen Dank für Ihre positive Bewertung. Wir freuen uns, dass Sie Ihren Aufenthalt in Kroatien genossen haben. Mit freundlichen Grüße, Adriagate-Team
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    • Excellent 5
      Mohamed El Amin
      Vriendengroepen United Arab Emirates
      Appartement 23871-A1 04/09/2022
      Wonderful and spacious apartment
      SNJEŽANA  
      Dear Mohamed, we are glad that you enjoyed your stay! :)
    • Excellent 4.8
      Eszter
      Gezinnen met jonge kinderen Czech Republic
      Appartement 23871-A1 02/10/2017
      Kényelmes lakás
      A lakás tágas,világos, három hálószobával, tengerre néző terrasszal. A tulajdonos segítőkész, általában a házban lévő földszinti lakásában rendelkezésre áll.
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    • Excellent 5
      John
      Vriendengroepen United Kingdom
      Appartement 23871-A1 31/07/2017
      Visiting Tisno for a music festival with friends
      Outstanding accommodation, newly refurbished. Very helpful and attentive owner, perfect location for our trip, within easy walking distance of the beach, shops, restaurants and Garden Tisno. I would happily recommend this apartment to any group of friends or families.
    • Excellent 5
      John
      Jonge paren United Kingdom
      Appartement 23871-A2 01/08/2016
      Stunning View
      Beautiful apartment overlooking the sea, breathtaking to view, close to everything you need and the beach, sea. Can''t wait to go back.
    • Excellent 5
      Norbert
      Vriendengroepen Germany
      Appartement 23871-A2 13/07/2016
      Super Appartement
      everything fine, garden festival was fun
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    • Excellent 5
      Nerida
      Vriendengroepen United Kingdom
      Appartement 23871-A1 29/07/2015
      Spacious and clean apartment
      Great holiday.. Would definitely go back.
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