Umag is a small picturesque town situated on a small peninsula on the northwest coast of Istria. It is a modern tourist destination only 40 km away from Trieste, 150 km from Lubiana and about 150 km from Venice. The Umag riviera spreads along the western part of Istria.The coast is well-intended and easily accessible to bathers.Summer temperatures of the sea range between 22 and 24 degrees Celsius and the sea is pleasant for swimming from May till the end of September.
Besides swimming, you may enjoy waterskiing,snorkeling,scuba diving,underwater fishing, angling,surfing,sailing,etc. Umag offers numerous possibilities for other sports and recreation as well.Out of all sports tennis is the most favourite here.Umag is the seat of the top level international ATP Tournament-Croatia Open,with high fund for prizes.Among the variety of other sports, guests can choose their favourite sport among football,handball,beach volley,horseback riding,cycling along the marked routes,trekking,jogging, paragliding,playing golf and minigolf.Hunting trips are also organized. Sightseeing excursions organized by local agencies: - a boat excursion to Poreè, Rovinj and Lim Fiord - a trip to a 3000 years old town of Pula(the Vespasian Amphitheatre) - excursion by bus to Postojna Cave and the stud-farm in Lipica(Slovenia) - a bus trip to the Baredine Cave(Istria) - excursion by boat or hydrofoil to Trieste and Venice - excursion to the Brijuni National Park.(the archipelago of 14 islands)