How to spend a day in Paradiso Beach and Rovinj

A day at Paradiso Beach starts peacefully – with coffee, a view of the sea, and the silence occasionally broken by the sound of waves and wind in the pines. In the early morning, the sea is at its clearest, perfect for those who love to swim while the beach is still quiet. If you prefer to start your day actively, you can hop on a SUP board, paddle along the coast or explore nearby coves by kayak. For land lovers, cycling paths run through the Zlatni rt forest park, shaded by pine trees, filled with cicadas, and offering glimpses of the open sea. After your morning adventures, a short drive to Rovinj brings a shift in rhythm and the charm of a town steeped in stone and tradition. The old town leads you through cobbled alleys all the way to the viewpoint at St. Euphemia’s Church, where almost the entire western coast of Istria unfolds before you. Along the way, you'll find small galleries, souvenir shops, and flower-decorated windows – each corner telling its own local story. Nearby is the Batana Museum, dedicated to traditional Rovinj boats, or the City Museum housed in a baroque palace. If you seek peace away from the town buzz, the Lim Bay offers shade, silence, and great seafood restaurants. Locals call it a fjord, and the scent of sea and pine creates the feeling of being far away – though it's just a few kilometers from Rovinj. There’s also Dvigrad – a quiet, abandoned medieval town, and the stone village of Bale, where time seems to move differently. Wineries around Istria offer tastings of local wines, often accompanied by views of olive groves, vineyards, and winding country roads. Afternoons are perfect for returning to Paradiso Beach, as the sun begins to set and the colors turn golden. People gather slowly around the beach, the atmosphere is relaxed, and soft music drifts from the beach bar. As you sip a drink, the sea shifts shades, and the sky becomes a stage for one of those unforgettable sunsets. Dinner at the beach restaurant wraps up the day – local fish, homemade pasta, or a plate of cheese paired with a glass of Istrian wine. Days here don’t require much planning – everything is close, accessible, and waiting to be explored. Paradiso Beach is a peaceful base from which you can dive into Rovinj’s stories, Istria’s nature, and the flavors of the local cuisine. For some, it’s swimming and sunbathing; for others, history and cobblestone alleys; for some, it’s wine, sea, and silence – all in a single day. And once you come, you’ll likely want to return again.