7Rovinj, Croatia

Rovinj rises straight from the Adriatic like a painted scene. Colorful houses line the water’s edge, climbing upward toward the hilltop Church of St. Euphemia. 

The old town is a maze of stone alleys, hidden staircases, and shuttered windows spilling with flowers. As fishing boats return at dusk and lights reflect on the sea, Rovinj feels impossibly romantic.