This is the ideal destination for all those looking for a different kind of holiday, away from the summer crowds and bustling seaside resorts. The area’s 36 kilometres of unspoilt seacoast is the least urbanised coastal zone in Istria, with crystal clear sea and lush greenery in the hinterland. Experience the beauty of the small towns in the surroundings and discover parts of Istrian history in picturesque coves, interesting churches and the ruins of ancient settlements.
Marčana is mentioned for the first time in the year 1243 in the act of Pula’s oath of loyalty to Venice. At that time Marčana was a part of Pula area and afterwards in 1331 it came under the authority of the Republic of Venice. Since this area was affected by an outbreak of plague on several occasions during the 15th century, Marčana and its surroundings lost all the inhabitants. Afterwards , under the Venetian rule the area was settled by the refugees running away from Greece and Dalmatia.
