Explore Istria
Istria

Explore Istria

Istria mixes Roman ruins, hilltop villages, olive oil, wine, and Italian influence. Distances are short, the pace is slower, and food is central to the region's identity.

14 destinations
Type
Rovinj

Rovinj

TownIstria

Venetian charm and sunset-colored old town streets.

Pula

Pula

CityIstria

Roman ruins beside lively Istrian waterfronts.

Poreč

Poreč

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Byzantine basilica, Venetian streets, and a busy summer coast.

Novigrad

Novigrad

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A refined Istrian seaside town with a preserved old town, elegant marina, and a strong reputation for gastronomy — seafood, truffles, olive oil, and local wine.

Umag

Umag

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A lively coastal town at the northwestern tip of Istria, known for its compact old town, modern marina, ATP tennis tournament, and easy access to Slovenia and Italy.

Medulin

Medulin

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Sandy beaches and sheltered bays at Istria's southern tip.

Hum

Hum

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The world's smallest town — fewer than 30 residents, a Romanesque bell tower, medieval walls, and the home of biska mistletoe brandy in the hills of inland Istria.

Brijuni Islands

Brijuni Islands

National ParkIstria

A unique archipelago blending Mediterranean nature, Roman ruins, exotic wildlife, and Tito's legacy in a refined park setting.

Motovun

Motovun

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Hilltop stone town surrounded by truffle forests.

Grožnjan

Grožnjan

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Istria's artists' village of open galleries and stone alleys.

Bale

Bale

VillageIstria

A small medieval village in western Istria, 12 km from Rovinj, with stone streets, a striking Romanesque church, and a slower pace than the coast.

Buzet

Buzet

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Istria's truffle capital, perched on a hilltop above the Mirna valley with a preserved old town and seasonal truffle hunts drawing food enthusiasts from across Europe.

Labin

Labin

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Eastern Istria's hilltop art colony with a Venetian old town, coal-mining heritage turned gallery scene, and Rabac beach below.

Vodnjan

Vodnjan

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A quiet southern Istrian town near Pula, known for the tallest bell tower in Istria and Croatia's largest collection of mummified saints.

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