Beaches on either side of Istria are about 20 to 30 minutes away by car. There are lovely pebble stretches on the coast at Rovinj, and natural pebble and stone beaches near Krnica (about 27 km) and Rakalj (about 30 km). The small resort of Rabac on the east coast, with its small bays and large gently sloping pebble beach, is also worth a visit.
Best time to visit Žminj
For swimming: July to August (sea from 22 °C). Calm sea for children: July to August (waves mostly under half a metre). For hiking and cycling: May to June. Hot: July to August (up to 7 days over 30 °C).
In high season, 3 of 12 homes have a fixed changeover day, mostly Saturday; at the others you can arrive on any day. Each home’s calendar shows which days apply.
When is the best time to visit Žminj?
For swimming: July to August (sea from 22 °C). Calm sea for children: July to August (waves mostly under half a metre). For hiking and cycling: May to June. Hot: July to August (up to 7 days over 30 °C).
How far is it from Žminj to the well-known towns?
By car: Pazin 20 km, about 23 min; Labin 31 km, about 42 min; Rovinj 27 km, about 32 min; Rabac 34 km, about 51 min.
By car, without breaks: Graz 380 km, about 4 h 20 min; Salzburg 450 km, about 5 h 20 min; Wien 560 km, about 6 h 20 min; München 580 km, about 6 h 30 min; Innsbruck 440 km, about 6 h 30 min; Linz 590 km, about 6 h 40 min; Nürnberg 750 km, about 8 h
Through Austria and Slovenia you need a vignette in both countries (in Slovenia digital only); some Austrian tunnels charge an extra toll, such as the Tauern and Karawanken tunnels. In Croatia you pay the motorway toll per section at the toll booth, in cash or by card. Croatia has been part of the Schengen area since 2023 and uses the euro.
Which is the nearest airport for Žminj?
By plane: Pula (PUY) 37 km, about 37 min; Rijeka (RJK) 96 km, about 1 h 30 min; Triest (TRS) 138 km, about 2 h — continue from the airport by rental car.
Can I take a ferry from Žminj to Venedig?
Yes, in season passenger catamarans (no cars) run from Rovinj, Pula, Poreč and Umag to Venedig. The nearest port: Rovinj 21 km, about 31 min; days and timetables change every year.
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