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 Umag
Savudrija
 Savudrija,
an old fishermen's village and tourist resort in the farthest
north-western part of Istria, is the entrance to the riviera
of Umag. It's located in one of the greenest parts of Istria
(forests), featuring valuable small parks.
Umag is one of the most popular Istrian and Croatian summer
resorts.
 Popular
place for advanced windsurfers is near the lighthouse in
Savudrija. Surfers gather mostly at port. The lighthouse
Savudrija is the oldest lighthouse on the Adriatic, built
in 1818. If you're coming by car look for the road sign
pointing to the "Port", just before the village of Basanija.
There are 30 meters of lush green garden with Mediterranean
plants between the lighthouse and the stony beach in front
of it. Favorable winds and mild sea currents are excellent
for sea sports like windsurfing, and the clear sea and its
clear bottom is wonderful for diving.
 Wind
surfers appreciate strong bura (northern) and jugo (southern)
winds. Jugo causes big waves which makes approach to the
water difficult. Also getting out of the water is not the
easiest thing you can imagine. On the other hand strong
bura, if you are not well experienced surfer, can blow you
away all the way to Italy (have your passport ready just
in case).
Another good place only for very experienced surfers is
Punta Savudrija, nrth of Borozija camping. Jugo (southern
wind) is very strong there which results in big broken waves
greater than 3m. This is what attracts many surfers. Approach
to the water during windy conditions is very difficult and
if you are careless it can result in equipment damage or
injuries. First timers to Punta should seek advice from
the regulars.
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