Day 1: From Piran (Slovenia) to Buzet (Croatia)

 

After savoring the delicious homemade breakfast at Casa Coronica, we set off towards our next destination: Buzet, Croatia. The ride took us through the stunning vineyard countryside and into the hills of the Istria Peninsula. The road was charmingly small and blissfully free of cars. The hilly terrain presented some steep challenges, with the highest peak reaching 430 meters at kilometer 30 out of our 44-kilometer journey. In this link you can download the interactive map.



The roads offered spectacular views of lush greenery and vineyards, winding their way past a lovely waterfall. Along the way, we even encountered bike repair stations. Jon decided to test one out, but it ended with an unexpected flat tire, which he quickly pumped back up using his portable pump.

Bike repair station




After 5 and a half hours, we arrived in Buzet and discovered a fantastic place to stay: Hotel Vela Vrata. The room, complete with a nice bath, felt like heaven after our journey. We also enjoyed a private spa session for two hours, featuring a jacuzzi and sauna, as well as a great pool that we took a quick lap in the next morning before starting our day. All of this was included in the room rate of 110 euros. Highly recommended!


Pool at Hotel Vela Vrata




Location: 52420, Buzet, Croatia

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