City Poreč as a tourist destination

Grad Poreč je grad koji ima izvanredan položaj te brojne kulturne i prirodne ljepote. Danas je Poreč jedan od najjačih turističkih centara u Republici Hrvatskoj. Danas grad Poreč ima oko 17 000 stanovnika. Poreč je turistička destinacija čiji zaštitni znak su brojni otočići i čiste plaže koje posjeduju 21 Plavu zastavu - važan međunarodni certifikat zaštite okoliša, mora i priobalja. Svaki turist u Poreču mora posjetiti kulturne atrakcije koje odlikuje iznimna ljepota i očuvanost. Svakako je neophodno spomenuti Eufrazijevu baziliku koja je pod zaštitom UNESCO-a od 1997. godine. U Poreču se također nalazi i trg Marafor, Stari grad, Porečke kule, Spilja Baredine i dr. U Poreču se ističe pet plaža koje su u ljetnim mjesecima krcate gostima. Najznačajnije plaže Poreča su Maro Sandy Beach, plaža Brulo, plaža Crnika, plaža Borik i plaža Donji Špadići. Uz sve navedeno, Poreč turistima nude brojne aktivnosti putem kojih mogu ostvariti aktivan odmor u destinaciji. Biciklizam, ronjenje, paintball samo su neke od aktivnosti koje se nude gostima. U budućnosti grad Poreč ima sljedeće ciljeve: produljenje turističke sezone kroz cijelu godinu, ulaganje u infrastrukturu i povećanje aktivnosti koje vode ka očuvanju okoliša.The town of Poreč is a city with outstanding location and numerous cultural and natural beauties. Today, Poreč is one of the strongest tourist centers in the Republic of Croatia. Today Poreč has about 17,000 inhabitants. Poreč is a tourist destination whose trademark is the numerous islets and clean beaches owned by the 21 Blue Flag - an important international environmental, sea and coastal protection certificate. Every tourist in Poreč has to visit cultural attractions that are characterized by exceptional beauty and preservation. Certainly it is necessary to mention the Euphrasius basilica which has been under UNESCO protection since 1997. In Porec there is also the square Marafor, Old Town, Poreč Tower, Cave of Baredine and others. In Poreč there are five beaches that are offered to guests in the summer months. The most important beaches of Poreč are Maro Sandy Beach, Brulo Beach, Crnika Beach, Borik Beach and Donji Špadići Beach. Additionally, Poreč offers numerous activities to make active holidays in the destination. Cycling, diving, paintball are just some of the activities offered to guests. In the future, the city of Poreč has the following goals: to extend the tourist season throughout the year, invest in infrastructure and increase activities that lead to environmental protection