A stroll along the streets of Umag takes you past a fifth-century sarcophagus, a Genoese cannonball lodged in the walls of a parish church, and the very spot where Saint Peregrine was martyred, beside the beach which today bears his name. For a second helping of ancient sights, a tourist mini-train will take you from Umag to the nearby archeological site of Katoro, where you can explore Roman ruins to your heart's content.

A short walk away from the seaside bustle, a very different Umag Riviera awaits. The town of Babići, just beyond the Umag city limits, beckons irresistably with picture-book blue skies, scented shrubbery and the opportunity to enjoy a trek, a hunt, or a horse-ride, amidst the flavors of past centuries.

The central annual event on the Umag Riviera's vibrant summer calendar is the Croatia Open tennis tournament, which takes place in August. Even if the white sport holds no interest for you, you can't say no to the parties around the stadium!

Also in August (on the month's first Monday), the Umag Riviera's ancientry is resurrected for three days for the Sepomaia Viva festival. A number of the festival's family events will introduce you to many less familiar aspects of antiquity, such as dancing or mosaic-making.

Be sure not to bring a white shirt to the Tomato Day! Be prepared for a day of red, tasty family fun.