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07Apr ~ 10Apr

100 Miles of Istria

Numerous sports and active holiday lovers will find enough reasons to come to Northwestern Istria even in the winter months, but the first days of spring bring a bounty of activities providing everyone with a reason to visit this Istrian destination - both recreational and extreme sports enthusiasts. And this will be confirmed once again in April when Umag is hosting a 100 mile ultra trail race. We are delighted to invite you to the 9th edition of the ultra trail race "100 miles of Istria". It is the qualification race for the unofficial world trail championship Ultra Trail du Mont Blanc. Read more

Tags : Sport , Sporting events , Umag

13Mar

Istrian Spring

Organized by BK "Meridiana - Kamen Pazin" from Pazin, the international stage race through Istria, "Istrian Spring" this year, from the 10th to 13th of March, will experience its 18 edition. Superior bycicle riders from Austria, Switzerland, Czech Republic, Hungary, Russia, Poland, Australia, Canada, Nigeria and many other countries are competing for World Cup points in several challenging stages. Read more

Tags : Sport , Biking , Brtonigla , Umag , Novigrad , Buje

11Mar ~ 27Mar

UMAG TROPHY

International football tournaments for youth from U8 to U13. Umag Trophy tournaments will be held in 2 terms. Read more

Tags : Istria , umag eventi , Football , Umag , Sport

02Mar

Trophy Umag

Trophy Umag is a one-day race on the international calendar of the World Cycling Organization UCI(Union Cycliste International), ranked as 1.2 and open for all cyclists in categories Men Elite and U-23, that is for UCI Kontinental teams, national teams, regional teams and clubs. It will be held for the eigth time on Thursday, 02.03.2022. The race is organized by the Meridiana - Kamen Pazin cycling club. Read more

Tags : Sport , Umag

01Jan

New year's bike ride

Is there a healthier way to start out the New Year than participating in the afternoon MTB Ride, an event that Northwestern Istria has hosted for the past 1O years, on the first day of January? Probably not, if you ask recreation and nature lovers who regularly take part in this festive sports event. Read more

Tags : Biking , Sport , Sporting events , Umag

19Dec

Walking along the Parenzana trail

On December 15, 1902, a train covered the route between Buje and Poreč for the first time, driving along the at the time new narrow gauge railroad Parenzana. It was thus that the second section of the railroad previously connecting Trieste and Poreč was put into operation. With the total length of 123 kilometres, it wound through the green landscapes of northwestern Istria, connecting 33 Istrian settlements. Read more

Tags : Sport , Biking , Sporting events

25Sep

Alpen Adria Swim Cup

On 25th may 2021, Novigrad will host the last race of the Alpen Adria Swim Cup series, an open water swimming contest held for the first time in 2019. This fishermen's town on the western coast of Istria boasts stunning bays in a miraculous Mediterranean setting. Protected from the winds, it prides itself in a mild climate and tranquil seas, which makes it an ideal place for open water swimming. We have no doubt that Novigrad will leave a memorable impression on all and enter the big scene when it comes to this type of contests. Read more

Tags : Sporting events , Sport , Novigrad

15Jul ~ 16Jul

Road To Umag Masters

The long-awaited 31st Plava Laguna Croatia Open, which will be held from 16 to 25 July in Umag, will have a unique tennis introduction – Road To Umag. A series of three tournaments in Karlovac, Požega and Split, included in the calendar of the Croatian Tennis Association, is intended exclusively for Croatian tennis players. Read more

Tags : umag eventi , Sporting events , Tennis , Umag , Sport

12Jun

Brtonigla Adventure Trek

Winter signs have already knocked at our doors. While most of the continent is trapped in the ice and snow, we invite you to the 11th race of the new trekking season in the picturesque Istrian town of Brtonigla. Discover Istrian hidden treasures of untouched nature, enjoy the landscape around the river Mirna, run through the woods, Istrian vineyards and olive groves, walk up the hills featuring small medieval towns and from where you can enjoy unforgettable views stretching from Mount Učka all the way to the Adriatic Sea. Read more

Tags : Sport , Brtonigla

09Jun ~ 25Aug

Novigrad Cittanova Wine Trail

Set off on a refreshing ride on Novigrad's tourist train to meet local winemakers and let yourself indulge in the magical moments of wine tasting and the discovery of istrian specialties! The train will be waiting for you in picturesque old Mandrač harbour in the heart of Novigrad to take you through picturesque olive groves and vineyards planted on the red soil of Istria. Read more

Tags : Events , Home Page , Winemakers , Sport , Novigrad

15May ~ 17May

Erik Radin Memorial Spearfishing Tournament

In mid-May, Erik Radin Sport Fishing Club from Novigrad will organise a traditional three-day memorial spearfishing tournament. The tournament was set up in the memory of a sport fisherman, Croatian national team member and the 2010 world champion in boat fishing, Erik Radin, who tragically departed at the age of twenty-two. With the help of his friends and colleagues, his family established the Erik Radin Sport Fishing Club with this memorial tournament as one of its first major activities. Many other activities, such as interesting public lectures on spearfishing, and the catch weighing in Mandrač, the Novigrad port, will be organised in addition to a three-day tournament. Attendees can participate in a lottery game to win part of the catch and have fun at a lovely fishermen's fiesta, organised by the club to treat the visitors to delicious fish specialties and homemade wine. Read more

Tags : Istria , Sport , Novigrad

03May

Oleum Olivarum Bike

North-Western Istria's sports offer, rich in programmes and events, also features a recreational mountain bike race called "Oleum Olivarum Bike" scheduled for 4th May. Read more

Tags : Sport , Biking , Buje

12Oct

Colours Of Tennis

The Colours of Tennis humanitarian tennis doubles tournament will be held in Novigrad 12 October, organized by the Cluster of Northwestern Istria. The tournament will bring together numerous familiar faces from the Croatian world of business, sports and show business. All participants will contribute to the humanitarian effort through their registration fee of HRK 100, getting the chance to play doubles tennis with a celebrity. Funds will be collected through the purchase of registration fees, and donations for photographs with celebrities, and tasting of local wines, which means that this humanitarian sporting event will also have a fun side. Read more

Tags : umag eventi , Events , Sporting events , Tennis , Umag , Sport

08Oct ~ 12Oct

4. Istria Youth Cup

This year, for the fourth time, Novigrad will host the Istria Youth Cup, an exceptional international youth football tournament for boys up to 15 years of age. As in previous editions, this year’s tournament will bring together the youth teams of some of the best known and highly renowned football clubs from Europe and other continents. Read more

Tags : Istria , Football , Sport , Umag

22Sep

A Day without cars

On 22nd September at 16:00, Umag will host a bike tour to celebrate the European Car-Free Day. Numerous cities throughout Europe and the world celebrate this day in different ways, all with the goal of raising the awareness of their citizens of health, quality of life and benefit to the environment. The tour will start at the Sloboda Square; the path will follow the track of the Umag tourist train up to the tourist village of Katoro, continuing to the old port in Savudrija, and back to Umag. Read more

Tags : Biking , Sport , Sporting events , Umag

07Sep

Istrian Wine Run

Register for the 5th edition of the hilarious marathon Istrian Wine Run from 07. September 2019. and win a supply of Istrian wine in your total weight. The finish line is in Umag or, more precisely in Stella Maris resort (ATP zone), where the race party for the entire family will take place and the winner will be declared. Read more

Tags : Sport , Umag

21Jul

Radini bicycle ride - Memorial Slavoj Greblo

The village of Radini in the vicinity of Brtonigla will host the 20th summer bicycle ride in a row, which apart from recreation and sport also provides an opportunity to familiarize yourself with the beauties of the Istrian nature and rural architecture. The route winds through the surroundings of Brtonigla and the coastal part of Northwest Istria; it is around 35 kilometres long and conceived so as to acquaint the participants with all the variety of the local area - from the hinterland hamlets to the Adriatic coast and its tourist attractions. Read more

Tags : Biking , Home Page , Sporting events , Sport

20Jul ~ 21Jul

Fest of our Lady of Lourdes

The folk festivity of Our Lady of Lourdes in the village of Radini nearby Brtonigla has been commemorating the appearance of the Virgin Mary for over eighty years. Our Lady of Lourdes allegedly appeared in 1922 to a local woman Marina Pirovich, who communicated to the pastor the wish to build a church in Mary’s honour. Although her story invoked religious fervour in the hearts of other inhabitants who supported the idea, the priest remained unconvinced until the pleas were finally granted by the next pastor Roberto Galetti. The entire village participated in the construction. The wealthier families of Radini provided the land, stone was taken from the nearby quarry and the altar was designed by an unknown architect from the town of Pula who translated a vision of the cave in France in which little Beatrice saw Our Lady of Lourdes for the first time, to Radini. Read more

Tags : Brtonigla , Home Page , Sporting events , Sport

30Jun

Marušići bicycle ride

Recreational MTB bicycle ride, held in the framework of a local festivity for the last couple of years in early July, will start again this year in Marušići in the vicinity of Buje. The ride starts and finishes in front of the Marušići community centre and all lovers of nature and recreation, locals and tourists alike, are welcome. The trail is around 35 kilometres long, winding through forest paths, meadows, hillocks and picturesque landscapes of the upper Bujština region. It occasionally overlaps with wine roads, connects springs, excursion sites, vineyards, olive groves and other assets of the region best visited on two wheels. Read more

Tags : Sport , Biking , Sporting events

24May ~ 26May

Istria Open Black Belt Cup

The second International ISTRIA Istria Open Black Belt Cup will be held in the Novigrad Sports Arena from 24-26 May 2019. These two days of international competitions are organized by the Sports Karate Centre (CZSK). In cooperation with Andromake communications agency, the centre will provide for the participation of at least 350 athletes from all over Europe. CZSK is affiliated with IKU (the International Karate Union). For the second time, CZSK-IKU will be cooperating in Croatia to host the ISTRIA KARATE OPEN 2019, offering all karate fans a new opportunity of the highest level. The tournament is open to all categories, including the disabled. Free public admission, awards for each category, and – as with all IKU competitions – an excellent technical level will guarantee the international success of this very special event. The IKU General Secretariat and the Arbitration Committee will also be in attendance. Read more

Tags : Events , Events , Home Page , Sporting events , Sport , Novigrad

10May ~ 12May

European Taekwondo Championships

From 10 to 12 May, Novigrad will host yet another big sporting event – the European Taekwondo Championship. The competition will bring together Europe’s best taekwondo martial artists in the kids, juniors, cadets, seniors and veterans categories. Read more

Tags : Istria , Sport , Novigrad

05May

Umag Bike

Umag Bike is one of the many recreational spring rides offered to cyclists in Northwestern Istria, well known as a reliable destination for active holidays. For all you sports fans who enjoy the wonders of preserved nature, Umag Bike is the right choice for an May adventure. Departure is at 10.15 o'clock from Nova obala in Umag. The trail goes along the shore to the north - to the Katoro holiday resort, and continues along the golf course at Crveni vrh. After that it goes up a small hill of St. Peter, offering a beautiful view of the Bay of Savudrija, it then continues along forest trails and Parenzana all the way to the Mulino Hotel. At this point the participants, on their return, can choose whether or not to compete in a short length 4 km race, men's or women's, to Kanegra along the Parenzana route. After the race, on their way back to Umag, the cyclists pass through the villages of Valica, Galići and Murine. Read more

Tags : Sport , Biking , Sporting events , Umag

11Apr ~ 14Apr

Umag Sport

This fair will give sports lovers a number of opportunities for true enjoyment - they will be able to try their hand at different sports disciplines, see the novelties from the sports gear, clothes and footwear domain. Sport and recreation are an inseparable part of our everyday lives and it was an incredible combination of natural factors that endowed Umag with a multitude of recreational opportunities. Read more

Tags : Sport , Umag

06Jan

Befana's bicycle ride

The fabulous days of winter, as these typically experienced in Istria in January along its shore facing the Adriatic Sea, are perfect for practicing recreational activities, especially cycling. After the New Year's holidays and the Befana (an Italian tradition which celebrates Epiphany using the character of an old witch, the Befana, who brings gifts to children) the northwestern part of Istria will host the Befana’s bicycle ride! On Sunday, the 6th of January, the recreational Befana's bicycle ride will take place in the Bujština area. Everyone is welcome to come, kids as well as all lovers of recreation. Read more

Tags : Sport , Biking

02Jun ~ 03Jun

Istrian regatta

According to the regatta calendar of the Croatian sailing federation and the Istrian sailing federation, the sailing club „FIANDARA 1975“ is one of the organizers of one of the oldest regatta in Croatia... Read more

Tags : umag eventi , Watersports , Events , Sporting events , Sport

02Apr ~ 08Apr

Handball Week - Camp & Conference

Mago di Umago – the modern handball website, in cooperation with Ivano Balić and Venio Losert, and under the patronage of the City of Novigrad, in the period from the 2nd to 8th April 2018, is organizing a handball camp for girls and boys born between 2000 and 2007, a conference and a round table to discuss the issues of handball and sports in general. Read more

Tags : Istria , Sport , Novigrad

29Jan ~ 04Feb

Istria Winter Cup

Everything is ready for Istria Winter Cup where first-league teams from the region and the European Union will try their strengths against each other on the west coast of Istria, on January 29th until February 4th! In its eighth edition, this football tournament, which made it into the calendars of the International Federation of Association Football (FIFA) and the Croatian Football Federation (HNS), reaffirms the qualities which made it recognizable to top clubs and sports-hungry audience. Read more

Tags : Sport , Football , Umag , Novigrad

06Oct

Wine & bike sea tour

Another exciting road cycling event Istria Granfondo is just around the corner. This year the event will last from 06 October to 8 October. The cyclists are in for 3 days of amazing bike rides, and those who enjoy cycling as recreation will be able to take part in a new activity – a guided tour Wine & Bike Sea Tour scheduled for Friday 06 October. Read more

Tags : umag eventi , Biking , Events , Sport , Sporting events , Umag

12Aug

Grožnjan by night & Parenzana by night

Historical Grožnjan is a town inspiring to adventure and nurturing original ideas in art, sports and social initiatives. Entirely in keeping with that, this August it will pay tribute to cycling, as a host of an interesting night spectacle on two wheels. The cycling event consists of two rides, Grožnjan by night and Parenzana by night. While the first is of a competitive character, the second is purely recreational. Read more

Tags : Sport , Biking , Sporting events

10Aug

Lovrečica MTB Bike Tour

On St. Lawrence's day, 10 August, polish your mountain bike and discover little Istrian villages along the route of Lovrečica Recreational MTB Bike Tour. A thirty kilometre long trail, along which asphalt, macadam and earth interchange with landscapes in all the colours of Istria, will take you from Lovrečica to Umag and back. Read more

Tags : Sport , Biking , Sporting events , Umag , Bike hotels

17Jul ~ 27Jul

Young hopes of Manchester City in Novigrad again

This year, Novigrad will once again host the preparations of the young selections of the English Premiere League club Manchester City, one of the most famous football clubs in the world. From 17-27 July some eighty members of the Manchester City football academy, or more precisely, the U-21, U-19 and U-18 teams, will stay in the Aminess Maestral Hotel and train on the football pitches of Aminess Hotels & Campsites and Laco stadium. Read more

Tags : Sport , Sporting events , Novigrad

01Jun ~ 04Jun

Run & Retreat powered by Decathlon

Recommended programme for recreational runners in northwestern Istria: Accommodation at a 4* hotel, 4 days/3 nights, Half-board service, Healthy snack at lunch time, Healthy welcome gift, Entry to the Wellness & Spa oases during your stay Read more

Tags : Other sports , Sport

23Apr

Istrianissima- a vintage bicycle race

Get your favourite vintage bike out of your garage, or rent one and register for the Istrianissima - a retro gourmet bicycle race through northwestern Istria. Come to Kaštel on Saturday the 23th of April, and you will be warmly greeted with welcome drinks in company of a group of bicyclists over 60 and members of the Grožnjan Mountain Bike Club. At 10AM, the old-school pedalling will begin, taking you through Istria's green landscapes to well-known winemakers, wine cellars, and the artsy town of Grožnjan. Read more

Tags : Sport , Biking , Buje

18Apr ~ 23Apr

Tour of Croatia

Top bike event in Croatia Cycling lovers, lo and behold! World famous professional cycling race Tour of Croatia: 6 stages - 6 days - 1047 km is coming to Croatia. As many as 20 professional teams, of which 8 World Tour teams and 1 Croatian, will pedal over 12 counties and 12 cities from 18 to 23 April 2017. The six-day cycling event will be broadcasted on national television as well as on Eurosport channel. Read more

Tags : Sport , Biking , Sporting events

08Apr ~ 09Apr

Enduro Grozni Grožnjan

If you are a mountain bike fanatic, Enduro Grozni is a race you mustn’t miss. For the fourth time, from 08 - 09 April 2017, Grožnjan will offer you a competition rated in the framework of the Croatian State Championship and the SloEnduro Cup. In the enviable company of a total of 6 SloEnduro races in Slovenia, Italy and Croatia, Enduro Grozni will try to meet all your expectations. Read more

Tags : Biking , Sport , Sporting events

18Mar ~ 26Mar

Istrian Riviera

This March in Umag, the Istrian Riviera, an ITF Futures tournament will be gathering 120 players from 12 countries. The matches will be played between 18 and 26 March in the attractive Umag Tennis Academy Centre in Umag, with a 10 thousand Dollar prize fund. The Men's Tennis Tournament is just one of several taking place each year in the towns on the western Istrian coast under the common name of Istrian Riviera. Read more

Tags : Sport , Tennis , Sporting events , Umag

28Feb ~ 08Mar

Istria women's cup

Top class women's football again in Istria Again this year, 9 women's national football teams will cross swords in Northwest Istria. Women's Istria Cup 2017 will take place from 28.2 to 8th March on the football fields of Umag under the auspices of FIFA. This international sporting event is organized by the Croatian Football Federation. Read more

Tags : Sport , Football , Sporting events

26Jun ~ 01Jul

FC Barcelona Escola Soccer Camp Umag 2016

For the first time ever Umag will play host to the FC Barcelona Escola Soccer Camp Umag 2016, taking place from 26 June – 1 July 2016 at the Istraturist natural grass soccer pitch at the Stella Maris soccer camp. The resort is situated alongside a marine lagoon, immediately adjacent to top accommodation and sports facilities – an excellent choice for the level of soccer school offered by the renowned Spanish Champions league club from Barcelona. The one-week FC Barcelona Escola Soccer Camp is targeted to girls and boys aged from 6 to 16 that wish to improve their game and have a great time in the process during the summer vacations. Read more

Tags : Football , Sport , Sporting events , Umag

16May ~ 25May

ITF GMP CUP Umag

ITF GMP CUP Umag, a big open championship for veterans, will be held in the westernmost Croatian town in late May. This is an elite tournament of the so called grade 1, gathering 380 male and female players from 24 countries. The contests will be organized in several age-categories and the brilliant moves of tennis veterans will fire up the attractive courts of the tourist town of Umag. ITF GMP CUP is one of the most important grade 1 tournaments worldwide, gaining that status by an extraordinary decision of the ITF in 2010. Last year it was held in Umag for the fifth time, gathering around 400 competitors from over 20 countries, including 9 world champions in different veteran categories and numerous former Grand Slam participants, largely the names that wrote the pages of tennis history. Read more

Tags : Sport , Tennis , Umag

05Mar ~ 13Mar

Perin Memorial Junior Tenis Tournament

Umag will host another great tennis event, the 31th ITF Perin Memorial tournament - Grade 1. At this tournament, tennis players under 18 will test their strengths from 5 to 13 March in the attractive Umag Tennis Academy Centre in Umag. Around 250 young contestants from no less than 17 countries are expected to stay in Croatia's westernmost town. Read more

Tags : Sport , Tennis , Sporting events , Umag

26Feb ~ 06Mar

Tennis Tournament “Memorial Slavoj Greblo”

The Umag Tennis Academy in Umag will soon become a genuine tennis arena! Tennis players under the age of 12, both boys and girls, will take the stage of the 30th International Tennis Tournament “Memorial Slavoj Greblo”. From 26 February to 6 March about 280 tennis players from as many as 25 countries from around the world will play on the Umag clay courts. The memorial tournament, one of the Tennis Europe (3rd category) tournaments, is organised by the Istraturist Umag Tennis Club. Read more

Tags : Sport , Tennis , Sporting events

19Dec

Christmas Bike Tour

MTB club Grožnjan will make sure your winter holidays in Istria don’t turn into mere enjoyment of fine food and wine. The Christmas Bike Tour , organized by the club, will start from the main town square at midday on 19 December 2015. Spiced up with the winter feel and relaxed holiday atmosphere, this friendly race will shake up the dormant rhythm of winter and rouse excellent mood. Read more

Tags : Biking , Sport , Sporting events

27Sep

Parenzana Cube

Reserve your place at the most popular Cro Cup cycling race, Parenzana Cube, and truly enjoy cycling through Istria . Participate in the marathon race scheduled for 27 September 2015 alongside the best cyclists in the region, on the renovated section of the legendary Parenzana railroad . Read more

Tags : Biking , Sport , Sporting events

21Sep ~ 04Oct

Super-Seniors World Tennis Championship

In September, Umag and Novigrad will host the ITF Super-Seniors World Championship for singles and teams, the most relevant annual competition in this veteran group, for the first time. It will last for 14 days, occupying the entire tennis capacities of both towns, as a top-notch competitive spectacle demonstrating that age is of no importance when it comes to good tennis. As many as 900 male and female players from around the world are expected to make their appearance. While the first week of this big sporting event is reserved for teams, the second is earmarked for singles. This is a highest order competition for veterans over 60 years of age and NW Istria was chosen due to its excellent sports infrastructure, accommodation capacities, mild climate and a number of other advantages, especially the international reputation gained by the organization of an ATP tournament. Read more

Tags : Sport , Tennis , Umag , Novigrad

20Sep

Eko-bike marathon

MTB Eko bike marathon will be held in Buje, Sunday 20 September, during the celebration of the Grape Day. Buje has a one-hundred year old tradition of celebrating and giving thanks for the produce of its land. The participants will gather and start at the Liberty Square at 10.30. The bike trail is 32 km long, and while driving on country roads near Buje, you will enjoy the true labyrinth of vineyards and olive groves. Read more

Tags : Sport , Biking , Sporting events , Buje

30Aug

XCO Lost sheep

Discover what it means to be a lost sheep in Istria! Participate at the 6th edition of the exciting Cro Cup mountain bike race XCO Lost sheep on 30 August 2015. Making its way into the calendar of the International Cycling Union (UCI) for the first time, this cross-country offers the best challenge for showing-off your cycling skills in the Istrian countryside. Read more

Tags : Sport , Biking , Sporting events

29Aug

XCE Eliminator Grožnjan

Mountain bike club Grožnjan is inviting you to an attractive Cro Cup elimination race XCE Eliminator Grožnjan on 29 August 2015. Cross-country eliminator is one of the most recently established cycling disciplines, giving you an opportunity to demonstrate your best tricks on two wheels. Read more

Tags : Sport , Biking , Sporting events

08Aug

Šterna recreational bicycle ride

North western Istria is presenting yet another from a series of bicycle rides ideal for recreation in the unspoilt nature of the hilly parts of green Istria - the Šterna recreational MTB bicycle ride to be held in the immediate hinterland of Umag and Novigrad in early August. The ride starts in the village of Šterna, north-east of the historical Grožnjan, the international artist centre, at 5 p.m. The trail passes through mostly forest paths and trails, by the villages of Čepić and Sv. Ivan, to return to Šterna in which a potable water source and an old church have been preserved to this day. The ride takes about 3 hours required to negotiate the 30 km of medium difficulty trails. Read more

Tags : Sport , Biking , Sporting events , Bike hotels

25Jul

XC Krono Kavrijana Krasica

In addition to olive trees and panoramic views, Istrian Krasica is adorned with an exceptional mountain biking setting, which was proved last year when the XC Krono Kavrijana chronometer race took place. The prepared trail has all the aspects of an XC trail, and is ridden in the surroundings of Krasica with the start and the finish in the village. The route is circular in shape, with a length of about 7 km in one direction, and the same length back. The surface is diverse, there is very little asphalt, some narrow profile forest trails, several wide tractor roads and rocky trails. Read more

Tags : Sport , Sporting events

11Jul

XC Kanegra

In mid-July, on 11 July 2015 to be precise, as part of the manifestation "The Days of Kanegra", a recreational race named XC Kanegra will take place and raise your summer level of adrenaline. It is an XC or cross country race whose route runs through the hills of Umag's Kanegra Resort, a favourite gathering place of mountain biking lovers. The choice was not accidental because this site, apart from the beautiful beaches, has numerous rocky forest trails ideal for an escape from the summer heat. As well as for some exciting racing. Read more

Tags : Sport , Sporting events

20Jun

Recreational bicycle ride “Artistic Grožnjan“

Grožnjan, the ancient Graeciniana - the town of artists, will host the fifth recreational bicycle ride in a row in June! “Artistic Grožnjan” is meant for everyone wishing to enjoy the most spectacular landscapes of north-western Istria on two wheels. The 27 km-long trail starts in the centre of a picturesque town, is of medium difficulty and ridden on macadam, as well as down enchanting forest paths. The ride begins at 2 p.m. and passes through the villages of Bibali, Marušići, Kornarija and Martinčići. For unobstructed enjoyment, it is recommended to bring along an inner tube and protective helmet. The 30 kn participation fee includes drinks and refreshments during the ride. Read more

Tags : Sport , Biking , Sporting events

05May

HMS Coriolanus

Mark 70 years of the minesweeper at the sea bed of north-western Istria! Join the exciting diving expedition. Find out the intriguing story about the sunken minesweeper Coriolanus at the attractive location for higher-category divers. On 05 May 2015, diving lovers can experience a true sea adventure in the waters of north-western Istria. The commemoration dive before the 70th anniversary of the sinking of the British navy minesweeper HMS Coriolanus. As a memory of the unique event, you will receive a special edition of a t-shirt to take home with you. Read more

Tags : Sport , Umag

18Apr

“Let's Bring Završje to Life” recreational cycling event

This May, Završje will again the host of a cycling event that invites amateur cyclists to discover the natural and cultural resources of this historic town situated in the very heart of Northwestern Istria. The “Let's Bring Završje to Life” cycling tour serves as an attempt to bring some life into this medieval little town, which played an important role in the development of the Grožnjan Municipality. A circular trail of some 30 km in length (19 miles) leads along mountain paths and breathtakingly beautiful landscapes. Since it is of medium difficulty, cyclists are advised to bring a spare tube and a protective helmet. The event starts at 2 p.m. in Završje, from where the trail leads through the towns of Sveti Ivan, Čepić and Šterna, returning to Završje through the Kornarija forest. Read more

Tags : Sport , Biking , Sporting events

24Oct ~ 08Nov

Meliá Hotels International - ITF futures

Umag is proud to announce that it will be hosting a major tennis event, the "Meliá Hotels International", to be held at the Umag Tennis Academy from 24th October to 8th November 2015. The Meliá Hotels International tournament is organized as part of the ITF Futures Tournament, which is a round of tennis play-offs organized by the International Tennis Federation (the ITF) on a global level. The categories CRO F13, F14 Men and Umag 1, Umag 2 Women Combined are an integral part of the Meliá Hotels International tennis competition, where the Umag Tennis Academy plays host to more than 180 professional tennis players from all over the world. First of all the tournaments are played in the categories Umag F13 and Umag 1 Combined, and then in categories Umag F14 and Umag 2 Combined. Qualifying matches are played first in all categories, in which of 64 tennis players, 32 of the best players and 16 pairs qualify for the main tournament. Read more

Tags : Sport , Tennis , Umag

21Sep ~ 05Oct

Istria Bike Days

Istria Bike Days represents a rounded whole of carefully developed autumn cycling programmes which will be held in Umag, Novigrad, Brtonigla and Buje areas in late September and early October. The programme includes numerous cycling events and exciting cycling programmes. Read more

Tags : Sport , Biking , Sporting events

19Jul

Tennis-Exhibition match

Two Grand Slam trophies, two Davis Cup wins, nearly a hundred ATP titles and over 1,500 wins in various ATP tournaments - we will get to see all that in a single match at the opening of the 25th Vegeta Croatia Open on July 19 in Umag. Goran Ivanišević, Thomas Muster, Henri Leconte and Mansour Bahrami will play an exhibition match and remind us of the times when they ruled the world of tennis, thus marking an important anniversary of Croatia's biggest and most popular ATP tournament. Read more

Tags : Sport , Sporting events , Umag

28Jun ~ 29Jun

Continental Cup 2014.

Umag, the Croatian beach volleyball centre in the last couple of years, will host the Continental Cup 2014, on Saturday 28 and Sunday 29 June. During the two-day tournament, four men’s and four women’s national teams will compete for their place at the Rio de Janeiro Olympics 2016. Read more

Tags : Sport , Sporting events , Umag

02May ~ 04May

Crofish & Umag Land

The full splendour of the perfect harmony of nature and gastronomy will be revealed at these fairs. The variety and harmony of first-class olive oils, top quality wines, fresh sea fish and other sea food available for tasting throughout these manifestations will leave no visitor indifferent. For our fishery, as a specific segment of the economy, to survive and flourish, fair manifestations like Crofish, held for the seventh time this year, are essential. Its sponsors, the Town of Umag and the Istrian County, are investing tremendous effort to present fishermen with everything they need for their work in one place. Read more

Tags : Food & Wine , Sport , Umag , Gastronomic events

01May

Equestrian tournament Istra Cup

In Buje, the 1st of May will be held Istra Cup, the 4th international equestrian tournament in show jumping. The tournament is situated in sport area of Buje and starts at 1 pm. The 3rd Istra Cup includes four matches hight from 0,80 to 1,10 m. Three matches are standard, but the last one is so-called „relay race“ in which show jumping is the main criteria. Speed is also marked as a indicator to who might become a winner. The competitors will interchange after every lapse until the racecourse ends. It depends of the numer of members in every single team. The third match is scoring for the Cup of Istra finals wich will be held the 14th September in Medulin. Read more

Tags : Sport , Buje

25Apr ~ 26Apr

Umag Spring Festival

From 25 to 26 April 2014, Umag's Trg slobode will once again host the celebration of spring within the Umag Spring Festival, marking the official start of spring activities in the town. In addition to numerous stalls offering wine, gastronomic delights and original handicrafts, the active programme of the event is divided into three parts, and you can combine them as you like: Gastronomic and humanitarian programme - Even you can take part in a culinary show, together with the public figures of Umag, citizens and guests, try the local specialties and give a contribution to help the needy, because this part of the programme has a humanitarian character. Read more

Tags : Sport , Umag , Entertainment

22Aug ~ 24Aug

Istria Handball Cup 2012.

This year from 22 to 24 August an international handball tournament called the Istria Handball Cup will be held in the town of Novigrad at a new sports arena. Four renowned European teams that will participate at the tournament are the Croatia osiguranje Zagreb, Gorenje Velenje, RK Metalurg and Chinese team. This is the tournament’s fourth edition and for the second time the host will be the town of Novigrad. The tournament will be played according to a league system (round robin) where all the teams will play each other. Read more

Tags : Sport , Novigrad

21Jul

Umag Mega Fight K1 Super 8 Tournament

On July 21, 2012, the famous sports arena of Stella Maris will host the best fighters at fight spectacle “Umag Mega Fight”, organized by the kickboxing club “Mega centar” Rijeka-Umag. As before, the central event will be a sports spectacle consisting of a series of fights held by K1 kickboxing rules in which renowned champions at state and international competitions are expected to fight. K1 super 8 tournament is a tournament fought by eight fighters from around the world fighting for the title of the Umag Mega Fight tournament that same evening. Other fights in different weight categories for professional titles in globally recognized kickboxing federations will also be held at the gala event. Read more

Tags : Sport , Umag

17Jun

Adriatic games

The Adriatic Games, a tourist and entertainment event, is a new and modernised edition of the once popular Adriatic Encounters. The summer fun tour is organized for the third consecutive time and the anchor will be cast in Novigrad on June 17. The program consists of several competitive disciplines participated in by teams from the surrounding villages, which will test their strength in traditional games like crate carrying, flying water polo, tug of war, sea Alka (chivalric competition), saving of a woman tourist and donkey race. Read more

Tags : Sport , Novigrad

15Jun

UNICEF Humanitarian golf tournament

On June 15, the first Istrian professional golf course "Adriatic", situated in Savudrija, will be the meeting place of numerous golf players gathering at the third in a row UNICEF's humanitarian golf tournament, the proceeds of which will be used to improve the life of children in Croatia. The funds will be raised by the sale of sponsorship packages allowing individuals and companies to lease "their" hole. Once again the tournament will be hosted by the basketball legend and the most famous Croatian amateur golf player Toni Kukoč, one of the most successful sportsmen of all time, who every team will have an opportunity to play the 18th hole with. Read more

Tags : Sport

13Jun ~ 17Jun

2012 CEV Beach Volleyball Satellite Umag

This year, Umag will host the best European male teams at the beach volleyball tournament CEV Satellite Umag, to take place in the well-known tourist resort of Stella Maris on June 13-17. Big and strong competition between twenty-four teams from Austria, Belgium, Greece, Germany, Switzerland, Ukraine and other European countries, who will show the audience the charm of beach volleyball, one of the most popular summer sport pastimes, is expected. This attractive light version of indoor volleyball took the world by storm after Olympic Games in Atlanta, finding its way to numerous fans. Beach volleyball competitions are dynamic and interesting, develop closeness and togetherness, while being totally free of physical contact Read more

Tags : Sport , Umag

30Jun ~ 09Jul

European Beach Handball Championships for Juniors and Seniors

The championship of the best male and female beach handball teams of the Old Continent will be held at the attractive location of the ATP Stadium.
08.07. - Semi-finals (M, W) from 16:30h till 20:30h
09.07. - Finals (M, W) from 17:30h till 19:30h Read more

Tags : Sport , Umag

21Jun ~ 26Jun

World Junior Championship in Beach Volleyball

The 2011 SWATCH FIVB WORLD YOUTH CHAMPIONSHIP - Beach Volleyballl will take place in the beautiful city of Umag from June 21st to June 26th. Read more

Tags : Sport , Sporting events , Umag