St. Andrew Island - Red Island Rovinj. The St.
Katharina and St. Andrew Islands (Red Island) are just off the coast from the
old town of Rovinj. Both islands are free of cars
so you can enjoy the peace and quiet, and explore the beauty of this beautiful
island. St. Catherine is smaller of the two, and is closer to the shore. It
takes only 5 minutes by boat to reach. The boat runs every half an hour during
peak season.
St.Catherine has beautiful gardens and parks, with more than 450
different plants. The beaches are mostly stony. The only hotel on the island is
the Hotel Katarina. The hotel is housed in a former mansion surrounded by
beautiful gardens. It offers a magnificent view of the old town.
The archipelago of Saint-André is the largest island of Rovinj. A
short 15 minute boat trip is beautiful and offers a magnificent view of the old
town and the Golden Cape old forest. St. Andrew also known as the Red Island,
it actually consists of two islands. The largest of San Andres and small island
Maskin. The two are connected by a bridge. The island has historic buildings
such as the mausoleum of the Huetterott family never finished, ancient church
and a monastery that now houses the chic Lanterna restaurant where you can
enjoy specialties at affordable prices.
The island vegetation is rich with over 180 different plants.
There is only one hotel in Red Island. The Hotel Istra is a 4 star hotel with
326 rooms in the main building and 34 large suites in the adjoining building.
Visiting St. Andrew Island - Red Island and the island of St. Catherine is a great
way to do a day and one of the best things to do in Rovinj. The view of the sea
on the old town is unbelievable.
