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Umag

Istria, Croatia · Europe

About Umag

Umag works well as a base: 20 minutes from Brtonigla, 45km from Škocjan Caves.

Umag is a town located in Istria, Croatia. With a population of 6,751, it is an important destination in Europe.

On a road trip, Umag 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 Umag to your route.

About Umag

Umag (pronounced [ûmaɡ]; Italian: Umago; Venetian: Umago) is a coastal town in Istria, Croatia. Located in the northwestern part of Croatia, near the border with Slovenia, situated on the Adriatic Sea in the county of Istria. Umag is known for its historic old town, Mediterranean climate, and tourism industry. The

Read more town has a long history dating back to Roman times and developed as an important regional settlement due to its strategic coastal position. Today, Umag is recognized as a popular tourist destination, featuring marinas, beaches, and sports facilities, particularly for tennis. It hosts the annual Croatia Open, an ATP Tour international tennis tournament that attracts players and visitors from around the world. The local economy is largely based on tourism, agriculture, fishing, and hospitality services. Its patron saint is St. Peregrine.

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Where is Umag located?

Umag is located in Istria, Croatia, Europe. The coordinates are 45.4314 latitude, 13.5239 longitude.

What is the population of Umag?

Umag has a population of approximately 6,751 people, making it a town in Croatia.

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Quick Information

Population
6,751
Continent
Europe
Country
Croatia
Region
Istria
Timezone
Europe/Zagreb
Coordinates
45.4314, 13.5239

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 Umag

8 notable places within an hour's drive.

landmark

Piran

A perfectly preserved Venetian coastal town perched on a narrow peninsula, Slovenia's most beautiful seaside gem on the Adriatic.

11 km · about 20 min drive

landmark

Grožnjan

A once-abandoned Istrian hill town repopulated by artists in the 1960s: now some 20 galleries and studios fill its Venetian stone lanes, with a summer jazz festival and views over vineyards to the sea.

16 km · about 30 min drive

cathedral

Euphrasian Basilica, Poreč

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

23 km · about 25 min drive

landmark

Motovun

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

26 km · about 30 min drive

castle

Miramare Castle

White Habsburg castle built 1856-1860 for Archduke Maximilian on a promontory over the Gulf of Trieste, kept with original interiors and a 22-hectare park. The approach along the Strada Costiera is one of Italy's finest short coastal drives.

34 km · about 40 min drive

landmark

Lipica Stud Farm

The 16th-century birthplace of the elegant white Lipizzaner horses on the windswept Karst plateau.

38 km · about 45 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.

40 km · about 45 min drive

natural wonder

Škocjan Caves

A UNESCO-listed cave system featuring one of the largest underground river canyons in the world at 146 meters deep.

45 km · about 50 min drive

Driving roads near Umag

  • 52 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.
  • 61 kmSolkan BridgeThe world's longest stone railway arch, an 85 m span of hewn limestone blocks: vaults the emerald Soča river just north of Nova Gorica, best admired from the riverside road below.

Driving in Croatia

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

When to drive here

April to October

Nearby Destinations

Other places to explore near Umag.

Brtonigla

🇭🇷 Croatia

10 km awayPop. 705

Seča

🇸🇮 Slovenia

10 km awayPop. 1,210

Lucija

🇸🇮 Slovenia

10 km awayPop. 6,057

Portorož

🇸🇮 Slovenia

11 km awayPop. 2,947

Buje

🇭🇷 Croatia

11 km awayPop. 2,087

Piran

🇸🇮 Slovenia

11 km awayPop. 4,192

Novigrad

🇭🇷 Croatia

13 km awayPop. 2,292

Jagodje

🇸🇮 Slovenia

14 km awayPop. 2,225

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