Buy an Apartment or Villa in Rovinj, Croatia

The old town sits on a peninsula, crowned by the baroque Church of St Euphemia, with marinas, galleries and waterfront restaurants. Nearby are the Zlatni Rt (Golden Cape) forest park and the Lim channel. Pula airport is about 40 km away, and several low-cost carriers serve it in summer. Prices in the old town are well above those of villages inland, where houses and land are cheaper.

Summer demand is strong, so many owners let to tourists; check licence rules and tourist tax before buying for rental.

Croatia is in the EU and uses the euro. EU citizens can buy freely. Non-EU buyers need approval from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and reciprocity rules may apply, so many use a Croatian company. Property transfer tax is typically 3% on resale homes, while new builds attract VAT. Always check the land register and building permits, as legalisation problems are common with older houses. Read the Croatia consultation guide and financing page; the Croatia overview covers other coasts.

Poreč is the larger resort to the north. Kanfanar, Žminj and Svetvinčenat are inland villages. Vodnjan and Fažana are closer to Pula.