Tourism in Umag
Umag, thanks to its beauty, surrounding nature and proximity to west and central Europe is a very attractive tourist destination. Apart from natural beauties visitors of Umag are delightes by the number of sports and recreational facilities this destination has to offer with its tourist complexes.
Umag tourist resorts are numerous and diverse. Tourist resort Sol Katoro**** is home to premium class apartments located only 200m from the sea and the beaches. Very similar but a three star resort with apartments for up to 4 people is called Sol Stella***. Due to its unique look you will easily spot the resort Sol Amfora****, where you will find beautifully decorated and spacious apartments for up to 7 people. In case you want to spend your holidays in a smaller and luxurious villa make sure you check the Meliá Istrian Villas**** resort. It is made out of small villas for 4-6 people who are located only 50m from the sea. Resorts Polynesia*** and Kanegra** are both budget friendly options that still offer a lot. Further north from Umag close to the little town called Savudrija you will find two resorts; Apartments Savudrija*** with apartments for 2-6 people and many recreational facilities as well as the resort Residence Skiper**** woth many various luxury apartments placed close to the sea.
Umag hotels are the true backbone of Umag as a tourist destination. Budget friendly hotel-type accommodation can be found in Guest house Adriatic which is located mere 30 meters from the sea and the beach. Luxurious hotel with an ‘adult only’ label is called Meliá Coral***** and it represents a top notch hotel of Umag and the surrounding area. Very popular four star hotels with outdoor pool and distance to the sea of only 100m are hotel Sol Aurora****, hotel Sol Sipar****, hotel Sol Umag**** and hotel Sol Garden Istra**** with its annex building Sol Garden Residence****.
Umag is also home to two four star camps with amazing mobile homes to stay in. Those camps are Stella Maris**** and Park Umag****. An unforgettable experience is definitely staying in the apartments of Savudrija lighthouse located on the cape of Savudrija peninsula.
History and culture of Umag
Today, Umag is a city that combines the old and the new in a unique way. Among the remains of the city walls stands baroque church of St. Mary from 18th century. Apart from tourism and historical sights Umag is also widely known for the tennis tournament ATP Croatia Open.