Fazana

Additional facilities: Diving centre: Gli Man We recommend: Events: Pilchard Feast (in July), Fazana Night (in August) General information Small port and fishermen's centre in the south-western part of the western Istrian coast in the Fazana Strait, 8 km northwest of Pula. It is located on a low part of the coast, well protected from the sea by Brijuni Islands. Fazana used to be the fishermen's port of the Fazana Strait. Today it is known as a seaside resort and the departure point of boats for Brijuni National Park. The town entered the history of tourism roughly at the same time as Brijuni, because it used to serve as the port of Brijuni. Gentle hills in the interior are under orchards, vineyards and olive-groves; the landscape is dominated by pine forests. Chief occupations include fishing, fish-processing and building of smaller fishing boats. Glass-processing is also well-developed. Highlights of the Place: Due to the beautiful beaches, it is frequently visited by families with small children and those who are looking for a small place with a Mediterranean atmosphere. Excursions: Excursion to Brijuni National Park