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VRSAR lies on the coast
between Porec and the Limski Kanal Fjord. This region is distinguished
by numerous shady bays and picturesque islets. The coastline and islets
are formed of very old limestone layers. The west of Istria is the
limestone plateau that little by little ascends from the open sea
towards the hinterland of the peninsula. To the north there is the
highest mountain in Istria - Ucka (1,396m). The surroundings of the town
of Vrsar are quite hilly. The red soil covering the limestone is the
reason why the peninsula is known as the "red Istria".
Two years were important
for the growth of tourism on the Adriatic coast - 1957 and 1961 when the
first modern naturist centre (FKK) was opened on the islet of Koversada.
Today, Koversada is one of the largest nudist centres in Europe.
The archipelago of Vrsar,
consisting of eighteen islets and being a perfect natural scenery,
provides the ideal set for the creation of your own holiday and
enjoyment. In the Middle Ages, Vrsar was surrounded by walls and towers.
Taking into account the urban part of the town, it may be said that the
mediaeval Vrsar is similar to some other Istrian towns, for example St. Lovrec and Motovun. The most important historical monuments are the
Renaissance and baroque Church of St. Anthony and the old Romanesque
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