Umag - clear sea and luxus Croatian city of Umag is located near the border with Slovenia, only a few kilometers away from the neighboring state away in the tip of Istria and is known as the westernmost town in Croatia. City of Umag is made up of 23 settlements: Babići – Babici, Bašanija – Bassania, Crveni Vrh – Monte Rosso, Čepljani – Cipiani, Đuba – Giubba, Finida – Finida, Juricani – Giurizzani, Katoro – Catoro, Kmeti – Metti, Križine – Crisine, Lovrečica – San Lorenzo, Materada – Matterada, Monterol – Monterol, Murine - Morno, Petrovija – Petrovia, Savudrija – Salvore, Seget – Seghetto, Sveta Marija na Krasu - Madonna del Carso, Umag – Umago, Valica – Valizza, Vardica – Vardiza, Vilanija – Villania i Zambratija – Zambrattia.  The Umag's glamourous past begins in ancient times. During this time the Roman  aristocracy discovered the region and made it to their summer residence. Many years later, in the April 2011, chose th...e renowned National Geographic Umag  as one of the ten best summer destinations of the world! First settlement Umacium was founded on the island and a few years later the roman part was attached to the land and created the Peninsula as we know it today, which means that today's old town actually has been built on Roman ruins .  In the area of Umag are located Kanegre beaches whose water is the cleanest in Istria. Next to the sea there is the river Dragonja, the airport Sečovlje is also located closely. Umag is a densely populated city with 13000 inhabitants. Umag is known for its natural beauty. As it has an exceptional geographical situation developed tourism almost of itself. This has  led to an excellent tourist destination which is every year more and more developed . The hosts proudly prestent their wines and olive oil. Podravka is one of the largest factories in the area. The development of the agricultural sector in particular the winery, has resulted in the production of the finest wines. The following prominent people should be mentioned: Balentovic: Ivo, writer, Lino Cervar, Handball-Trainer , Slavko Juraga, actor, Slavko Rasberger, entrepreneur, Vanja Rupena, Model and TV presenter, Martin Tomičić, opera singers, Fulvio Tomizza, writer, Neven Ušumović:, writer, Alka Vuica, musician. Of cultural events that should be repealed is the center of all events in Umag: Pučko otvoreno učilište Ante Babić. Umag is pedagogically developed with a variety of educational institutions. In addition to the culture, music and art are in that city well maintained. Umag has a museum with numerous artistic and historical heritage, which is worth a visit. Next to the museum there is also a cinema, music schools and many other facilities.  The first association with Umag is tennis, tournaments in tennis. No wonder, since in Umag in  the last 24 years the famous  ATP Croatia Open tennis tournament takes place. The tournament brought many foreign guests to Umag, which, when they see the unique beauty of the city allways decide to come back again. Natural and unique beauty taht this city offers can only be seen in Umag.  Due to the proximity of Italy, many inhabitants of the Umag are Italians. In Umag in the course of the year numerous events and trade fairs take place, of which is Umag EXPO - Sport and leisure trade fair to highlight. In relation to tourism  Umag has rapidly advanced in the last few years, we dare say that it is one of the fastest in the area. The rapid development of the tourism has numerous reasons. Tennis tournaments, many bicycle races, beautiful landscape and the cleanest sea, welcoming hosts .... These are some reasons for it. There is not such a thing like a bad hotel in Umag,  exactly the opposite. There are luxurious hotel rooms with a lot of comfort. All is subordinated to the customers. Tourists from developed countries will want to know in advance what to expect in Umag and of course they are prepared to pay a little bit more for the top quality and services, than in other cities. The vast majority of the hotels is only a few meters away from the sea. Umag is a few steps ahead and also offers family hotels, wellness hotels, Bike-Hotels and so on. But there are also private accommodations, campsites, holiday villages ... In order to complete tourist offer in Umag, you will find all the extras you may need during the holidays. Numerous bars, restaurants, a wide selection of wines and regional cuisine, supermarkets, post office, bank, hospital, taxi and rent a car, it's all there. For the next calendar year 2014  Umag and surrounding area will be host to numerous events, such as the Wellness moments in Istria, Istria Winter Cup 2014, Dani školjaka in the north-west of Istria, Trofej Umag, Istarsko proljeće, 100 miles from Istria, 25. Vegeta Croatia Open Umag, Istria Granfondo. You would like to have an active holiday, you are an adventurer of love adventure? Umag has content for you. Cycling, Diving, rock climbing ... Enjoy the beautiful beaches and swimming in the clear water from May to October. Istrians used to say that Umag is the mirror of the whole Istria.  People from the neighboring towns are also proud of the Istrian peninsula. They do not have envy, quite the contrary. Visit Umag, you will not regret it!