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24km
Rovinj
46km
Pula
23km
Poreč
75km
Opatija
91km
Trieste
242km
Zagreb
57km
Umag
256km
Venice
44km
Rovinj
54km
Pula
48km
Poreč
50km
Opatija
130km
Trieste
230km
Zagreb
57km
Umag
256km
Venice
Places to visit
Istria is a region where you will discover the beauty of simplicity. Its lively coastline and seaside towns with a contagious Mediterranean energy are perfectly complemented by the peaceful interior, interwoven with idyllic hilltop towns, vineyards and olive groves. Here is where the best konobas and restaurants are hidden offering you delicious Mediterranean specialities and world-class wines and olive oils.
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- Historical towns
- Pula
Pula
Pula is located at the very south of the peninsula. It has been the administrative centre of Istria since Roman times. The most important monument and symbol of the city is the Arena, which belongs to the elite group of the largest surviving Roman amphitheatres in the world. It is the only one with all three architectural orders preserved. The Pula Arena was built in the 1st century.
Google map - Porec
Porec
This popular tourist destination on Istria's western coast is a true treasure trove of historical monuments. The most important of these is the Euphrasian Basilica, a UNESCO World Heritage site. It was built in the 6th century, and is one of the best-preserved monuments of early Byzantine art in the Mediterranean.
Google map - Rovinj
Rovinj
Rovinj is a town on Istria's west coast, and one of the most photographed and most picturesque destinations in the region. It is quite popular among tourists for its stone streets that climb all the way to the Church of St. Euphemia, which watches over the town.
Google map - Labin
Labin
A charming mix of Mediaeval architecture, art ateliers and youthful energy. Stroll through the picturesque streets, visit the Town Museum and its unique model mine, and enjoy the view of the town from Fortica viewpoint.
Google map - Rabac
Rabac
If you're looking for the most beautiful beaches in Istria, look no further than Rabac. The crystal-clear sea, numerous inlets with white pebbles, and the magnificent view of the nearby islands will take your breath away.
Google map - Opatija
Opatija
Landscaped parks, enchanting summer villas and a beautiful seaside promenade are just a few gems that await you in this town with a glorious history, rightly called the Queen of the Adriatic.
Google map - Motovun & Grožnjane
Motovun & Grožnjan
We highly recommend these two charming towns with typical Istrian charm and stone architecture as a day trip destination. They are located on neighbouring hilltops. While Motovun is known for its film festival under the stars, its walls and its interesting restaurants, Grožnjan's numerous galleries make it perfect for the artistic at heart.
Google map - Umag
Umag
Umag is a town in the northwestern Istria famous for its sports facilities, especially the ATP tennis tournament, drawing top players and large audiences year after year. Near Umag, you can play golf on a professional 18-hole course.
Google map - Zagreb
Zagreb
Croatia's capital is perfect for long walks, from the magical Upper Town to its numerous parks, museums and theatres. It will also reward you with a rich gourmet scene that is constantly changing.
Google map - Venice
Venice
It is hard to describe this unique city where gondolas cruise the canals, where doves rest on marble buildings, and where each street tells its own intriguing story. Venice is truly a world unto itself, and you can reach it in no time by boat from Istria's west coast.
Google map - Trieste
Trieste
The largest harbour on the Adriatic, Trieste has been famous for years as a popular regional shopping destination. It is full of Habsburg Monarchy era monuments, like the Piazza Unità with its city municipal building and fountain or Miramare castle, which you can reach by beautiful seaside promenade.
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- Pula
- Natural wonders
- Sopot waterfall
Sopot waterfall
Just a ten-minute walk from Villa Zita, you will find this natural 24.5m high waterfall, which forms a turquoise lake at its base. You can swim here in summer.
Google map - Plitvice Lakes National Park
Plitvice Lakes National Park
This majestic wonder of nature with 16 lakes and numerous waterfalls has been placed under UNESCO protection due to its stunning beauty and value.
Google map - Brijuni National Park
Brijuni National Park
Thanks to its rich history, beautiful coastline, golf courses, and a fascinating safari park you can visit on a tourist train, this archipelago in western Istria is often referred to as "heaven on earth", and is a favourite tourist destination.
Google map - The Lim bay
The Lim bay
A bay on the western coast of Istria near Rovinj. Its stunning colour captivates visitors, and it is also an excellent place to enjoy the local shellfish raised there.
Google map - Cape Kamenjak
Cape Kamenjak
Located at Istria's far south, this cape and its greater coastal area features around 30 inlets and 11 wild, beautiful uninhabited islets.
Google map - Pazin Cave
Pazin Cave
The ponor of the river Pazinčica and a unique, impressive hydrogeological phenomenon. Today, it also features a zip line that takes you directly over the cave, reserved for the adventurous at heart!
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- Sopot waterfall
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