A typical day starts with breakfast at Hotel Parentino, then a guided ride from Poreč. The five guided tours across the week vary in length and difficulty, so you can pick the level that matches your legs on the day — flatter coastal routes with sea views, or days in the hinterland with proper climbing. Breaks are scheduled into the tours, and route information and support are provided throughout.

Afternoons and the non-riding days are yours. Poreč is a small coastal town with a compact old town and a harbour, and the Bike Center Poreč is nearby for rentals, servicing and anything else you need for the bike. Dinner is at the hotel as part of the half-board arrangement.

What separates this from a generic cycling holiday is the guiding. The camp is run by local guides who know Istria's roads, and the routes are built around what the region does well: the coastal road, the villages inland, and the climbs. It is also positioned as official Istria300 training, which matters if you are using the camp to prepare for that event.

The camp runs across five spring weeks in 2027, each seven days, from late March to early May. That is the blooming spring period the operator points to, before the summer heat and crowds arrive. Istria has drawn thousands of cyclists a year since the Istria300 began, and these camps are a way to ride the area with someone who lives there.

Groups are kept small and motivated, with different performance levels catered for. You can ride relaxed day tours or push harder sessions, and the guides adjust accordingly. It is a training camp rather than a race, so the emphasis is on getting the miles in and enjoying the roads.

What's included

- 7 days half board at Hotel Parentino in Poreč - 5 guided tours with break(s) - Route information and support - Jersey from ALÈ - Nutrition from ISO (bars)

What's not included

- Travel to and from Poreč - Road bike rental - Return insurance - BIB shorts - Lunches - Travel insurance - Personal expenses