Umag – a city in Croatia, in Istria County, the seat of the city of Umag. It is located on the coast of the Istrian peninsula. In 2011, it had 7,093 inhabitants. For many years, Umag has hosted the Croatia Open – an ATP tennis tournament on clay courts.This city offers something for everyone. It is full of the Istrian atmosphere, beautiful coastline and sunny days. If you are looking for a place to relax and enjoy the charms of the Adriatic, Umag may be a good choice.
- Umag has been hosting the Croatia Open for many years – an ATP tennis tournament on clay courts. The city is also a well-known tourist resort with many campsites along the Adriatic coast.
- Beaches in Umag: Lagoon Stella Maris. Another nice beach in Umag is the beautiful Lagoon Stella Maris, which is a picturesque bay located about 3 km from the city center. This pebble beach is located on the premises of the Stella Maris holiday resort, but it can also be used by guests from outside the hotel. The sea protected by the lagoon is usually calm here and suitable for swimming even for the youngest. You can reach Lagoon Stella Maris by car, by tourist train or by bike along the beautiful promenade.
- Recommended accommodation near Laguna Stella Maris beach On the Laguna Stella Maris beach, in the immediate vicinity, is Camping Stella Maris Mobile Homes. It is located near Umag. It offers accommodation in air-conditioned mobile homes with free Wi-Fi and an outdoor pool.
- During archaeological excavations at the Freedom Square in Umag in 2005, in one of the graves found on the site of an early medieval church, destroyed after the attack of Prince Domagoj in 876, a unique earring, the so-called Umaška naušnica, was discovered. Its elliptical link of bronze and silver with three knees and an engraved pendant was created by casting in a single mold. The earring is kept in the Umag City Museum
- In 1269 the city decided to submit to the Republic of Venice, at first it was only a formality, but from 1307, as a result of agreements concluded with the Patriarchate of Treviso, it officially became the property of Venice, remaining so until its fall in 1797. During the five Venetian centuries, Umag experienced several epidemics that left the city half-abandoned, so in 1540 the Venetians tried to repopulate the territory with Morlacchi families, Albanians, Dalmatians and Greeks.
- Free time. After sunset, Umag shows its party side to tourists. There are plenty of clubs, discos, bars and restaurants. Sometimes, beach parties are held here. These are usually closed events, available only to hotel guests. In the evening, when the city is beautifully illuminated, the monuments previously visited during the day show their second face. Umag is also the host of a small antiquity festival, Sepomaia viva. It usually takes place in August. During it, you can try dishes that were once eaten, try your hand at ancient dances or enjoy local wine.
- During the peak tourist season, from June to September, the temperature fluctuates around 25°C and generally does not fall below 18°C. Precipitation is rare, for about 4-5 days a month, and is not very abundant. The water temperature in the Adriatic is around 23°C. The climate is therefore not very hot, but it is perfect for an active holiday.
- Jangalooz Amusement Park In Umag, we can go to Jangalooz Amusement Park, which is located near the aforementioned Stella Maris Beach. This is a phenomenal family attraction. It provides adrenaline and will allow you to experience an unforgettable adventure. In Jangalooz Amusement Park, we can use fancy slides, we can also decide to try our hand at climbing or have great fun on the ropes. It is worth remembering, however, that for most travelers the best solution will be to buy tickets to Jangalooz Amusement Park online, as this will allow you to avoid standing in incredibly long lines. We can buy tickets both for the whole day and for a specific time.
- Aquapark Wibit It is also worth heading towards Aqua Park Wibit. This is a water amusement park. It is a great attraction for families with children and for each of us who simply expects great fun. We can use jet skis, bananas, or even try our hand at water skiing. Of course, there are also a number of slides and other attractions that will surely meet the expectations of even the most demanding. Aquapark Wibit is also located near Stella Maris Beach and we do not have to decide to buy tickets in advance. All tickets for individual attractions can be purchased on site without any major problems.
