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Ližnjan

Istria, Croatia · Europe

About Ližnjan

Ližnjan works well as a base: 20 minutes from Pula, 9km from Cape Kamenjak.

Ližnjan is a town located in Istria, Croatia. With a population of 1,445, it is an important destination in Europe.

On a road trip, Ližnjan sits in Croatia, where you drive on the right. It's in the Europe/Zagreb time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Ližnjan to your route.

About Ližnjan

Ližnjan (Italian: Lisignano) is a village and municipality in Istria, Croatia, known for its high biodiversity. There is a small church named Crkva Majke Božje od Kuj that dates back to the 17th century but was built on ancient foundations. It has a glass floor with an ornamental painting underneath. Importantly, the

Read more municipality also includes the remains of the ancient city of Nesactium, built by the ancient Histri.

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Where is Ližnjan located?

Ližnjan is located in Istria, Croatia, Europe. The coordinates are 44.8283 latitude, 13.9569 longitude.

What is the population of Ližnjan?

Ližnjan has a population of approximately 1,445 people, making it a town in Croatia.

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Quick Information

Population
1,445
Continent
Europe
Country
Croatia
Region
Istria
Timezone
Europe/Zagreb
Coordinates
44.8283, 13.9569

Emergency & Services

Essential numbers in Croatia

Police
192
Ambulance
194
Fire
193
All emergencies
112
Driving side
right

HAK roadside assistance: 1987.

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Worth the detour from Ližnjan

8 notable places within an hour's drive.

restaurant

Konoba Batelina

The Skoko fishing family's konoba in Banjole near Pula: the day's own catch turned into legendary fish offal dishes and Istrian seafood that drew Anthony Bourdain. Dinner only, book well ahead.

7 km · about 15 min drive

natural wonder

Cape Kamenjak

A wild rocky cape of hidden coves, cliff-jumps and crystal water at Istria's southern tip: drive the dirt tracks slowly.

9 km · about 15 min drive

ancient ruins

Pula Arena

One of the best-preserved Roman amphitheatres in the world, a magnificent 1st-century arena still hosting concerts and festivals in Istria.

10 km · about 20 min drive

photogenic

Lubenice

A 4,000-year-old fortified hamlet perched 378 m directly above the sea on Cres island, its stone lanes ending at a cliff-edge view over Sv. Ivan cove. Summer evenings bring open-air concerts on the tiny square.

30 km · about 35 min drive

landmark

Rovinj

A captivating Istrian fishing town with colorful houses tumbling down a peninsula into the Adriatic, crowned by the Church of St. Euphemia.

38 km · about 45 min drive

cathedral

Euphrasian Basilica, Poreč

A 6th-century Byzantine basilica glittering with gold mosaics, a UNESCO gem in Istria's old town.

53 km · about 60 min drive

landmark

Motovun

A captivating hilltop medieval town in Istria surrounded by truffle-rich forests and vineyards, known for its annual film festival.

57 km · about 65 min drive

tunnel

Učka Tunnel

A 5 km motorway tunnel bored beneath Mount Učka in 1981, linking inland Istria with the Opatija Riviera and sparing drivers the old switchback climb over Poklon Pass.

60 km · about 70 min drive

Driving roads near Ližnjan

  • 60 kmUčka TunnelA 5 km motorway tunnel bored beneath Mount Učka in 1981, linking inland Istria with the Opatija Riviera and sparing drivers the old switchback climb over Poklon Pass.
  • 67 kmKrk BridgeTwin reinforced-concrete arches leap from the mainland to Krk island; on opening in 1980 the 390 m main span was the longest concrete arch in the world, a dramatic gateway to the Kvarner islands.

Driving in Croatia

Drives on
the right
Petrol
~€1.52/litre
Motorway tolls
~€8.00/100km

When to drive here

April to October

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