Approaching Rovinj
After taking on fuel, we anchored in a close cove then headed in for the officialdom of checking out of the country. (Croatia is in the EU however it is not in the Schengen group so there is somewhat of a border control.)
Colourful cove
As required, we had attendance at the Port Authority office then it was down to the Police (they primarily handled passport control) where we found a locked door. After head scratching, we thought it best to sit out of the 35°C heat, at a cafe right close, having an iced coffee, and watch for the boys in blue to return. As we were googling their office hours, we just happened to see them having coffee also, 2 tables away! Their process was very quick and simple and at no cost (well, just coffee).
With a few hours to spare, we explored the old town, charmed by artsy shops tucked into the nooks of the quaint labyrinth of narrow lanes.
Ambling the alleys
Her private patio
We were delighted with a fresh produce market in the square where we sampled and bought some exquisite truffle pate. And then it was a little people watching from one of the many romantic eateries and cafes that lined the inner harbour.
Marvellous market
Inner harbour
We loved Rovinj and voted it our Croatian favourite - it was such a pleasure that the last stop was the best!
But it was time to go. All checked out, we lifted anchor at 20:30 on August 20th for an overnight to Venice Italy!
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