Brijuni, Island group in Istria County, Croatia
Brijuni comprises fourteen small islands in the northern Adriatic, situated between the Istrian coast and open water across the Fazana Channel. The archipelago mixes natural habitats with historical remains and recreational facilities that visitors can explore on foot.
Roman settlements dating from the third century left behind structures such as a villa and an olive oil production facility that still stand today. These remains reveal that the islands served as an economic center in antiquity.
The islands hold a variety of Mediterranean plants found across the region, alongside a safari park featuring animals that arrived as diplomatic gifts in the mid-20th century. This blend of nature and recent history shapes how people experience the place today.
Regular ferries connect Fazana port to the islands throughout the year, making access straightforward for most visitors. Guided tours in multiple languages are available to help orient yourself and understand what you are seeing.
The limestone bedrock holds more than 200 preserved dinosaur footprints from the Cretaceous period, hidden where many visitors walk. These traces of prehistoric creatures appear unexpectedly as you move through the islands.
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