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About Umag:
UMAG, a town and port on the north-western coast of Croatian peninsula
Istria.
Economy is based on farming, viniculture, fishing and tourism. The
hinterland of Umag abounds in fertile and cultivated land, with
fields reaching the coast (vine is the main crop). A number of shallows
were formed by erosion of soil, which provide
excellent fishing grounds. In Roman times Umag was known as Umacus.
- Narrow and winding streets and picturesque squares reveal a mediaeval
urban structure;
preserved are parts of the town wall, reinforced by towers in the
14th century. The Baroque parish church (whose construction started
in 1730) has a characteristic shallow dome; the church keeps a part
of a Gothic polyptych from the 15th century.
Umag has a number of hotels, hotel annexes, apartments, bungalows,
campsites and a marina offering standard supporting services, which
guarantee a pleasant stay and vacation - recreational opportunities
include swimming pools, beaches, a casino, sports grounds, as well
as special programs for older people, huntsmen, anglers and nature
lovers. Cultural and historic sites and structures are often used
as stages for concerts and other quality events.
Umag is an oasis of sports tourism and active vacations, adapted
to the needs of urban people. Apart from tennis, tourist complexes
along the riviera of Umag offer numerous sports and recreational
opportunities: football, bowling, miniature golf, ck riding, hunting,
cycling, rowing, yachting, windsurfing, water skiing, diving, swimming
and underwater fishing. Umag is a famous health resort, the meeting
point of business people and sportsmen and the venue of sports events,
congresses, fairs and trade exhibitions.
ATP Croatia Open, an international tennis tournament in Stella
Maris Camp (end of July), made of Umag one of the most famous Croatian
seaside resorts.
Umag ACI Marina, situated in the northern part of the town port,
offers over of 800 berths in the sea for yachts up to 18 m, as well
as 650 places on the land.
Umag is also a permanent maritime border crossing with an outpost
of the port authority and the customs office.
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About Croatia:
Geographical position: Croatia extends from the furthest eastern
edges of the Alps in the north-west to the Pannonian lowlands and
the banks of the Danube in the east; its central region is covered
by the Dinara mountain range, and its southern parts extend to the
coast of the Adriatic Sea.
Surface: the mainland covers 56,542 km2, and the surface of the
territorial Adriatic sea is 31,067 km2. Population: 4,437,460 inhabitants
System of government: multi-party parliamentary republic. Capital:
Zagreb (779,145 inhabitants), the economic, traffic, cultural and
academic centre of the country.
Coastline: 5,835 km of which 4,058 km comprise a coastline of
islands, solitary rocks and reefs. Number of islands, solitary rocks
and reefs: more than 1700; the largest islands are Krk and Cres;
there are 50 inhabited islands. Climate: There are two climate zones;
a temperate continental climate, locally also a mountainous climate,
prevails in the interior, whereas a pleasant Mediterranean climate
prevails along the Adriatic coast, with an overwhelming number of
sunny days, dry and hot summers, mild and humid winters; average
temperature in the inland: January 0 to
2°C, August 19 to 23°C; average temperature at the seaside: January
6 to 11°C, August 21 to 27 °C; the temperature is about 12°C in
winter, and 25°C in summer.
Currency: Croatian KUNA (HRK). 1 kuna = 100 lipa. Foreign currency
can be exchanged in banks, exchange offices, post offices, travel
agencies, hotels, camps, marinas; cheques can be cashed in banks.
About Adriatic sea:
The Adriatic sea got its name from an ancient port of the same
name. The Adriatic spans from the Balkan to the Apennine peninsula.
The part belonging to the Republic of Croatia is the eastcoast which
extends all the way from Prevlaka in the south to cape Savudrija
in the west,including all islands, islets and cliffs along the coast,and
the archipelago of Palagruza (the number of islands, islets and
cliffs
is more than 1700).
This is a unique area in Europe for cruising with ships, motor
boats, speedboats, or sailboats, but also for enjoying the underwater
world.
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