Top tourist attractions Istria. Discover, explore and visit natural and cultural sights, events and points of interest, the best restaurants and bars, and spend an unforgettable vacation in region Istria!
Fažana
The Brijuni islands are one of the most visited national parks in Croatia. The Brijuni islands were declared a national park in 1983. The Brijuni islands consist of 14 islands, out of which the most famous are the island of Veliki Brijun and island of Mali Brijun. The closest place on the mainland i...
Premantura
On the southernmost part of Istria, near the town of Pula, lies the peninsula of Kamenjak. The Kamenjak peninsula is known for its specific microclimate, which is quite different from other parts of Istria, primarily due to its exposure to the sea on three sides. The warm Mediterranean climate is id...
Pula
The Pula amphitheater (or Pula Arena) is the most preserved Croatian monument of ancient Rome, and it is on the list of the top 10 largest preserved ancient amphitheaters in the world. The Pula amphitheater was built during the 1st century AD in several stages, and today’s appearance was formed in t...
Rovinj
Lim channel (also Lim bay or Lim fjord) is a bay just over 10 kilometers long, located in the western part of Istria, between Rovinj and Vrsar. The Lim channel is extremely popular for its enchanting nature. The water in the Lim channel is a mixture of saltwater and freshwater from the Pazinčica riv...
Poreč
The Euphrasian Basilica, a symbol of Poreč and Istria, is one of the best-preserved monuments of Byzantine art in the Mediterranean. The basilica was built in the 6th century during the rule of emperor Justinian I and bishop Euphrasius I after whom it was named. Over the centuries, the basilica was...
Rovinj
The symbol of the city of Rovinj, the church of St. Euphemia is situated on the top of a hill in the old town. At the site of today's St. Euphemia's church was a small church of St. George, originally built in the 7th century. Because of the many pilgrims who came to see the sarcophagus of St. Euphe...
Rovinj
Because of its charming old town, Rovinj is considered as one of the pearls of the Adriatic. The old town core is adorned with numerous stone alleys, passages, squares that intertwine through the old town and lead to the top of the peninsula where the church of St. Euphemia, patron saint of Rovinj,...
Istria
Istria! The wonderful and largest peninsula of the Adriatic Sea thanks its name to the ancient Histri tribe, who were jealously guarding its homeland same like the ancient Romans after them. When you visit this wonderful Croatian region you will know better why.
Even though Histri, the first known inhabitants and the notion of history, do not share a common origin, there is a deeper connection. Through the history here lived different cultures and nations; Histri, Romans, Lombards, Franks, Venetians, Austrians and finally Croatians. This region often changed owners, but above all, all of them was boundlessly tied to the land where they lived, for its rich land, long shores, very pleasant climate, food, wine, and irresistible charm. But Istria is not just a geographic term, it is primarily the people living in it - Istrijani! It is precisely the turbulent history and the mixture of different peoples and cultures living in it that created a special region of Istria within Croatia. Istria is one of the most developed parts of Croatia and is certainly the most tolerant part of it. Here now live Croatians, Italians, and Slovenians alike, and if you visit towns and villages, you will notice that their names are written both in Croatian and Italian and in some places even in the Romanian language!
Located on the northern end of the Adriatic, a region that was at the crossroads of Croatia, Italy, and Slovenia, had an interesting history. Its climate is a blend of Mediterranean and continental climate just as Istria itself is a mixture of the Mediterranean and Central Europe. Istria has historically changed many owners but all of them were equally aware of the beauty of its mountains Učka and Ćićarija, its coasts and towns of Pula, Poreč, Rovinj, Umag and its enchanting interior that is best characterized by the town of Motovun, which from its hill jealously keeps its unique surroundings.
It is precisely the diversity of geographic features, the people living in it and their languages what makes Istria special, tolerant and so interesting. Its tourist tradition, with a mixture of seaside apartments and cheap accommodation, makes it so available and accessible!
One of the things that should not be missed in Istria is its gastronomic and enological offer. Among its many excellent restaurants is the only one in Croatia that has been awarded the Michelin star. The peculiarity of its gastronomy is certainly Istrian truffle that gives a unique flavor to all dishes. During and after the meal it would be a sin not to try Istrian Teran or Malvazija wine and from the balcony of the apartment to observe the irresistible Istrian horizons.
Wonderful holiday homes with swimming pools are part of a huge offer of private accommodation in the interior of Istria. Here are offered attractive rooms that are rented on the coastal towns, from where Istrian adventure can begin. Direct contact with owners of private accommodation for cheaper, more enjoyable and more human holidays is another special feature of Istria and Croatian tourism. We will help you establish this direct contact, whether you are looking for a cheap accommodation or a luxury holiday home. Only important thing is that you are looking for holidays in Istria and it is our job to help you find ideal private accommodation.
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