Known as the "gateway" to Brijuni Islands National Park, the histories of Fazana and Valbandon have inevitably been linked to this offshore paradise of 16 beautiful islands, but we also invite you to dedicate your time to the lesser visited part of Fazana - it's charming old town and it's unspoiled coast line. Fazana is a perfect holiday destination for those guests looking for a quiet fishing port, traditional restaurants offering delicious local seafood and - best of all - coastline with clean, clear sea in which to swim, snorkle, dive or enjoy one of the many watersports on offer. Today, you will also find that many boats during the day take visitors From Fazana to Valbandon and back – all along the waterfront – and also to Pineta: this is an ideal setting for a lovely walk accompanied by the sound of waves and the soft whisper of Fažana’s calm sea. In Fazana you must peek into the labyrinth of small squares and streets, hear the rhythm of everyday life blending with the sweet smells coming from the kitchens. While the small boats rock gently along the two piers, while the fishermen are weaving their fishing nets or putting another coat of paint on their overturned boats, the smell of grilled fish, seafood risotto and clinking sound of glasses on tables mixes with the seagull’s cry that has within reach of the harbor caught sight of the glittering sea. With a view of Brijuni, hinterland covered with Mediterranean vegetation, sandbank reaching into the sea, Fazana invites you for the first morning espresso, afternoon refreshment and evening glass of wine... A visit to nearby Valbandon with its small harbor, a walk "over the bridge", reveals a true oasis by the sea, a unique seaside setting far from the swarming crowds. It seems as though everything here is created for walking and relaxing. This small bay was once famous for its mussel beds and in Antiquity it was the site of the production of purple dye from purpura shellfish.