

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.




Novigrad
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
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.


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



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

Vodnjan
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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