Hotels near Crveni Otok & Sveta Katarina

Just offshore, a cluster of little islands makes an easy escape from the town. Crveni Otok, or Red Island, is the most popular, actually two islets joined by a causeway, with pine woods, a 19th-century villa turned hotel, and some of the area's best swimming spots ringing its shores.

Closer in, tiny Sveta Katarina sits right across from the old town, a five-minute hop by boat with lovely views back at Rovinj's skyline. Both islands have walking paths, rocky beaches, and a couple of cafes, making them perfect for a half-day of swimming and shade.

Pro Tip: Taxi boats leave regularly from the harbour in season; a return to Crveni Otok is about 8-10 EUR. Take an early boat and bring a picnic, as island cafe prices run high.