The Zlatni rt quarry

In the last few years in Rovinj, as everywhere in the world, free climbing is a sport that is increasingly spreading and gaining popularity. Although the majority of people still consider free climbing an extreme sport, the fact is that it is being practiced by the old and the young, women and men, and that with an experienced guide and teacher the risks are reduced to minimum. Besides, it is an activity requiring constant maintenance of physical fitness and shape bringing one to a direct contact with treasures of nature and its beauty.

Thanks to geological configuration of rocks and old quarry the stones of which have been used to construct a large number of Venetian palaces, in Rovinj and vicinity there are several climbs, that, every in its own way, attract an increasing number of free climbing fans. Due to favourable climate conditions, climbing is possible since early spring to late autumn. During daytime in summer months the temperatures are high, but in nearest proximity (except the climb near Dvigrad) there are beaches that will give you well-deserved refreshment.

ZLATNI RT
The most popular climb is in the protected park-forest Zlatni rt (Punta Corrente). The vertical rock is only about 20 meters away from the sea and looking westwards so that in early evenings you will be able to enjoy in unique sunsets and view of the Rovinj archipelago. The paths are mostly easy ones so that they are suitable for beginners and family excursions.

DVIGRAD
The climb near Dvigrad, a long-time abandoned mediaeval castle, is a few kilometres away from Limska draga. The location where you can park your car is 10 to 15 minutes drive from Rovinj, and the climb just a few minutes walk. As temperatures are high in summer, we recommend bringing some beverages along and beware of snakes that you may come across in arrival and on the foot of the paths. The climb, from which there is a spectacular view to the broad valley and the castle of Dvigrad, looks southwards.

View from the climb to Dvigrad

LIMSKA DRAGA (Lim Fjord)
The climb is near the road to Poreč, at the entrance in the Limska draga. The rock looks southwards and therefore, in summer, it is recommended to wait after 5 p.m. when the shadow falls. Although the climb is directly at the road, there are not many cars out of main season, as this is not a main road. Do not park near the road underneath the climb, but turn towards Limska draga and leave your car there.