Looking for a magical, beautiful place to play football? Come to Istria for sun, sea, pine forests and... beautiful sports locations in Porec and Umag. This is where many professional teams, and in the past even the national Croatian team, hold their training camps. A perfect place for teams that want to play an international tournament in a special environment. The Amfora Cup takes place at two sports parks with beautifully maintained pitches in a gorgeous setting. The organisers are already waiting to welcome their international guests for the next edition. Your club is very welcome!
The Amfora Cup is organised by NK Veli Vrh.
The Amfora Cup takes place at two, atmospheric sports grounds nearby the beach. One sports ground is located in Porec and the other one is located in Umag. Both parks feature four fine pitches and a variety of other facilities. During the tournament, the whole area is supplemented with various festive kiosks offering snacks and drinks.
The sports parks are about a 50-minute drive apart. It could be the case that you play one day at the sports park in Umag and the other day in Porec.
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The seaside resort of Umag (13,000 inhabitants) is the first city you will reach when approaching Istria from western Europe, about 40 kilometres from Trieste (Italy). Thanks to its ideal location on the Adriatic coast, the Mediterranean climate and the impressive sports infrastructure, tournaments and sporting events take place all year round. During the Amfora Cup the European youth will have the opportunity to enjoy this beautiful location. Dobrodošli u Umag, welcome in Umag!
The seaside resort of Porec (12,000 inhabitants) is situated on the west coast of Istria, about 60 kilometres from Trieste (IT). Thanks to its ideal location on the Adriatic, the Mediterranean climate, the impressive monuments in the attractive centre and the beautiful promenade, the city has grown into a famous tourist attraction. Despite its popularity, Porec has remained a friendly city with restaurants and cafés around the old harbour.
Istria is the largest peninsula in the Adriatic Sea and the most western province of Croatia. Istria boasts at least 445 kilometres of rocky coastline, making it a popular holiday spot for sun worshippers! The towns of Pula, Poreč and Umag are the most noteworthy tourist destinations. Istria has a pristine natural landscape with lakes and waterfalls, a rich centuries-old culture and hospitable people.
Aquacolors Poreč is the largest water park in Croatia - for everyone from 0 to 100. 12 extra-long slides are sure to satisfy even the biggest water freaks. For families with small children, there is a large children's pool with all kinds of water activities, as well as several long family slides. Relax during a gentle swim around the 500m-long lazy river or in the large wave pool.
