Istria
Magical Destination
Istria is a heart-shaped peninsula located in Croatia on the Adriatic Sea right below the Alps. Due to its geographic location Istria enjoys perfectly arranged seasons – pleasant green springs, colorful autumns, hot summers and mild winters. Rolling hills overlook the fields and valleys with little towns on the peaks. Istria is splendid place where you meet mountains, lush fields, valleys, vineyards and olive groves on hillsides, and, finally the sea. Take a walk along the magical paths of the rich and turbulent past and you will arrive at a noble interchange of civilizations.
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Visit Motovun, the most famous and attractive Istrian medieval town
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Follow wine routes along Istria and try some of our best autochthonous wines Malvazija, Teran and Moscatel
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Some of the best olive oils are produced here in Istria. Do not go back home without getting a bottle!
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Local delicacy is typical Istrian prosciutto. Ask local prosciutto producer to cut it by hand for you.
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Visit unique city of Pula with one of the best preserved Roman build Amphitheatre dating back to the 1 century B.C.
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The truffle should be placed at the very top of everyone’s gastronomic delicacies list.
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Come and dive into the picturesque, hidden underwater world of the Adriatic. It is waiting for you!
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Another town worth a visit – Poreč, known for its Euphrasian Basilica from the 6th century inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List in 1997
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You don’t want to miss visiting Rovinj - one of the most 'photogenic' towns in the Mediterranean
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If you call yourself a nature lover, you will visit the island of Cres. You can take a boat directly from Rabac’s harbor.
For centuries the Brijuni Islands near Pula have attracted the rich and famous. The late president of Yugoslavia, Josip Broz spent the summer in his luxurious villa here. Today you can tour the islands, visit the Safari Park and other sites or take in a theatrical production by the Ulysses Theatre, which organises very special plays every summer.
In the very heart of Istria, near the village Festini, close to Zminj, the cave Kingdom of Festini surely stands out by its natural beauties. Upon entering the cave, first you hear the harmonious sound of drops that from times immemorial have been creating magnificent underground jewellery reflected in the reservoir lakes below.
The Istrian 'stage' with its squares, cultural monuments and open-air theatres offers an all year round cultural program. Summer is surely the time when the greatest numbers of events take place.
Almost every town and village in Istria offers some great memorable event. We are sure you will find something of your interest.
Istra Inspirit is a project of the Region of Istria, Istrian Tourist Board and Istrian Tourism Development Agency whose goal is to enrich the peninsula’s cultural tourism events. The project includes events that revive history, Istrian myths and legends at authentic locations. In only a few days, visitors will be able to travel through time, through the period of castles, Roman villas, urban centres and museums, participating in Roman feasts, medieval executions, Baroque balls and visiting a coal mine.
- Population: 206.400
- Area: 2.820 km²
- Density: 73 ppl/km²
- Economic center and largest city: Pula
- Coastline: 445 km (a well-indented coast, twice as long as the road)
- Sea water temperature: lowest: from 9.3 to 11.1°C in March, highest: from 23.3 to 24.1°C in August
- Salinity: an average of 36 to 38 pro mille
- Rivers: Mirna, Dragonja and Raša
- Vegetation: Istria`s forests cover 35% of the area (pine forests and scrubs)
- Climate: Mediterranean climate (5 to 9°C in January, 22 to 25°C in August)
