Apartments and private accommodation Štinjan

Štinjan is a small tourist village in the county of Istria in Croatia. It is located in the southwest of the Istrian peninsula, only 5 kilometers from Pula. Štinjan has about 1,300 inhabitants and administratively belongs to the city of Pula. The center is located on a small hill about 50 meters above sea level, from where is a beautiful view of the Brijuni islands. It was first mentioned in Roman times under the name Astinianum when it was an agricultural area nearby Pula. From the 13th century is under the rule of the Venetian Republic, and from the 18th century under the Austrian empire. Štinjan was rapidly growing thanks to the construction of military naval port in Pula. Over the last twenty years, Štinjan is gradually becoming a tourism destination. Many private houses and villas that offer quality accommodation in apartments and rooms were built. In addition to tourism, the local population is engaged in fishing, construction, and agriculture. From historic sites, do not forget to visit the parish church with a bell tower of St. Margaret, Cristo fortress on the peninsula Proština, and the remains of ancient baths with mosaic floors and the remains of large wool mills in the Žunac gulf. Štinjan has a beautiful and large main beach, while in the surrounding bays are less visited beaches where you can enjoy privacy. During the summer in Štinjan are held numerous cultural, entertainment and gastronomic events. This small and peaceful village in Istria is ideal for family holidays, but also to visit the famous and popular tourist towns of Pula and Rovinj and explore the green interior of Istria. Search for apartments, rooms and holiday homes in Štinjan, and save up to 40% on expensive agency fees. Contact directly owners of private accommodation in Štinjan. Welcome to Štinjan!