Fažana was the summer destination for Roman patricians, who built numerous villas in the area. Today is called Gate of Brijuni, located on the other side of a 3-kilometre wide channel, only 15 minutes by boat.
Fažana has a rich fishing and agricultural tradition, and it can be described as a typical small vacation spot that thrills its visitors by homemade food based on sardines, olive oil and good wine. Church of St Cosmas and Damian are located only a meter above sea level. It was built in the 16th century in the Gothic style and it has a 27 meter high bell tower. In the Fažana pier (riva) the biggest attraction is the Sardine Park, a promenade with sculptures of this typical Croatian fish. The pier also features the reception and boat port for the Brijuni National Park. There is also very long Fažana promenade