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Istria at 1:75, 000 on a double-sided, detailed contoured map from Kompass, with hiking & cycling routes, street plans of 10 main towns, plus tourist information. Coverage extends north beyond the border to include Trieste. Contours at 50m intervals & spot heights present the terrain. An overprint highlights hiking trails, including the E6 trans-European long-distance route, indicating steep, partially waymarked sections. Cycle & mountain bike routes are also marked. Road network

Includes:: farm roads & forest tracks. Railways are shown with stations & ferry routes are marked. Symbols indicate various tourist facilities & places of interest, including campsites & youth hostels, nudist beaches, diving & surfing sites, sport & recreational facilities, cultural monuments, etc. The map has no geographical coordinates. Map legend

Includes:: English. The map also provides street plan of central areas of Pula, Rovinj, Opatija, Vrsar, Umag, Novigrad, Porec, Piran & Portoro



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Istria at 1:75, 000 on a double-sided, waterproof & tear-resistant, detailed contoured map from Kompass, with hiking & cycling routes, street plans of 10 main towns, plus tourist information. Coverage extends north beyond the border to include Trieste. Contours at 50m intervals & spot heights present the terrain. An overprint highlights hiking trails, including the E6 trans-European long-distance route, indicating steep, partially waymarked sections. Cycle & mountain bike routes are also marked. Road network

Includes:: farm roads & forest tracks. Railways are shown with stations & ferry routes are marked. Symbols indicate various tourist facilities & places of interest, including campsites & youth hostels, nudist beaches, diving & surfing sites, sport & recreational facilities, cultural monuments, etc. The map has no geographical coordinates. Map legend

Includes:: English. The map also provides street plan of central areas of Pula, Rovinj, Opatija, Vrsar, Umag, Novigrad, Porec, Piran & Portoro



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Istria & Kvarner, the northern part of Croatia’s Adriatic coast, at 1:100, 000 on a detailed, GPS compatible double-sided road map from Kartografija in Ljubljana highlighting picturesque locations. On one side is Istria with coverage extending north to Trieste
- on the reverse the map shows the northern part of the Adriatic coast & its islands, extending south to cover all but the southernmost tip of Lošinj & Approx. half of Pag. Topography is shown by relief shading with contours at 40m intervals. Road network

Includes:: small local roads & selected cart tracks. Driving distances are shown on main & most secondary routes, & locations of border crossings & petrol stations are also marked. Railway lines are included & ferry routes are marked. An overprint highlights numerous recommended cycling routes. Pictureque locations are prominently highlighted & symbols indicate various places of interest including ordinary or nudist campsites, beaches, viewpoints, historical sites, etc. Along the coast symbols indicate marinas, harbours, anchor facilities for large craft, etc. The map also gives some bathymetric information but is not intended to be used as a sailing chart. Latitude & longitude lines are drawn at 5’ intervals. The map has no index. Map legend

Includes:: English.




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Istria
- Pula Top 10 Tips Map at 1:100, 000 from Freytag & Berndt with street plans of central Opatija, Porec, Pula, Rovinj
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Istria
- Where Croatia meets Italy is a celebration of the region's best food & travel experiences. Exploring every area of Istria,
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Istria in the Travel Guide series from Bradt; encompassing a comprehensive range of titles to destinations worldwide, with a particular focus on Africa, Central & South America. Bradt are one of the country’s leading independent publishers & have an ethos that focuses on responsible travel, in alliance with a philosophy of sustainability; both in the destinations the guides cover but also in encouraging tourists to limit the impact they have on the local environment. Bradt guides have a reputation for appealing to more independent travelers & often cover destinations that are not available from other publishers. Each guide opens with two comprehensive chapters on Background & Practical Information, covering details of the country’s geography, culture, natural history, government & politics, economy, people, language, religion, education & culture. Important practical advice

Includes:: when to visit, highlights, suggested itineraries, tour operators, red tape, embassies & consulates, getting there & away, health, safety, what to take, money, budgeting, getting around, accommodation, eating & drinking, public holidays, shopping, arts & entertainment, media & communications, business, travel culture & cultural etiquette. Individual sections are organized geographically by region & typically open with information on practicalities & orientation, before focusing on what to see & where to go. Information on what to see, where to stay, where to eat & how to find your way around is provided, with a range of budgets catered for. Simple black & white maps locate key visitor sites & places of accommodation. Bradt Travel Guides include appendices that provide an in-depth introduction to the language of each country, a glossary of terms & a listing of books & internet resources providing further information on the destination.

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Ten cycle tours throughout Istria, with detailed mapping showing the route & its variants & extensive information conveyed by symbols, indicating road surface, campsites & other accommodation, repair workshops, recreational facilities, places of interest, etc. A list of various types of accommodation facilities is included.IMPORTANT
- PLEASE NOTE: ALL THE TEXT IN THIS TITLE IS GERMAN ONLY. MAP LEGEND

Includes:: ENGLISH, please see our sample image, & the information provided on the maps is sufficient to use this title without any knowledge of German, particularly in the absence of a similar product in English from other publishers. There is currently no English edition this title available in this series. About the series: All the titles have been meticulously researched & are highly regarded in their native Germany. Most titles, as indicated in their individual descriptions, also include a separate section listing selected accommodation, from hotels to campsites, youth hostels & rooms in private houses, all with addresses, telephone numbers & price range. Information on towns along each route

Includes:: a list of places of interest, with opening hours, etc. Several of the guides also have street plans.




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Istria in a series of handy holiday pocket maps from Freytag & Berndt covering popular islands & other seaside destinations in Europe. Each map is laminated, so waterproof & tear-resistant, & highlights the publishers’ recommendations of five best choices in five categories: adventure, culture, food, nature & sights. On one side is a road map with icons highlighting numerous places of interest, including campsites & youth hostels, sport & recreational facilities, marinas & beaches, architectural & historical sites, etc. The maps have no geographical coordinates. Most titles also include a small street plan of the central area in the main town. The map &, if appropriate, the street plan are annotated with colour-coded markers highlighting the publishers’ recommendations of five best choices in five categories: adventure, culture, food, nature & sights, all listed on the reverse of the map with brief notes in several languages. Also provided is a Fact Box with phone numbers for tourist offices, car hire & emergency services. Map legend & notes on the recommendations include English.IN THIS TITLE: the map is indexed &

Includes:: a small plan of central Pula. Coverage extends to Trieste.

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With Roman ruins, Byzantine churches & Venetian town houses, this area of Croatia is stunning whatever your taste. From the ...