Fažana

Fažana is a small fishing and touristic settlement located by the sea in the western coast of Istria, 8 km from Pula and 6 km from Vodnjan. Because of its mild Mediterranean climate and natural resources, Fažana was famous from ancient times for its production of amphorae, wine and olive oil and as a main harbor for their export. People from Fažana were always fishermen, and one of the biggest sardine factories on the Adriatic was located there, along with its impressive 47 boat fleet and a shipyard. Because of the fishing tradition, every August there is a manifestation dedicated to the sardines (Fešta od srdela) in which the guests are offered only with sardine specialties. You can also actively participate in the School of sardine salting by the traditional recipes. Fažana has all the characteristics of a Mediterranean climate. The average temperature of the sea during the summer is between 22 and 24°C, and there is over 2400 sunny hours per year. During the winter, temperatures rarely drop below zero in the coastal area. Average annual temperatures in the January are 5,3°C and in July 23,2°C. Average number of cold days in a year (with temperature reaching below zero) is 22.2. Average number of warm days (with highs over 25?C) is 89.2. July (27.8) and August (26.6) has the most of warmest days