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White truffle of Istria is an internationally recognized delicacy and an integral part of gourmet cuisine.
Truffle is strong-smelling underground fungus that resembles an irregular, rough-skinned potato, growing chiefly in broadleaved woodland on calcareous soils. It is one of the rarest delicacies in the world. You guessed it right, Istria is also famous for truffles of the highest quality and especially white truffles. … read more
Malvazija Istarska is one of the most famous wines of Croatia.
The wine is produced from the grape species known as Malvazija, which is grown at the Istrian peninsula territories of Croatia, as well as partially in Slovenia and Italy.
Croatian wines are gaining more and more popularity on the international wine market. Together with wines gains popularity most popular wine region of Croatia – the Istrian peninsula.
From ancient times Istria was famous for growing grapes and till today it remains as one of the most dynamically developing wine regions in Europe.
In 2014 and 2015 Istria has joined the list of top 10 wine producing regions of the world. Also in 2016 Istria was placed in the top 10 wine producing regions of Europe.
Istralandia Aquapark is the most entertaining water park in Istria, located in Brtonigla in the hinterland of the Umag city (12 km).
The water park representing the perfect choice for the day-long entertainment of the entire family.
Medieval Dvigrad ruins – one of the most mysterious places in Croatia. Dvigrad – one of the most arcane attractions of the peninsula of Istria, located in 15 km from the Rovinj city.
Just like all the deserted dead cities, Dvigrad is shrouded in numerous legends, fairytales and mysteries.
Beach Mulini – one of the most beautiful beaches of Rovinj city.
It is located in a Lone bay, in about 10 minutes of walking from the Rovinj’s historical center, which gives it protection from all of the storms and strong winds.
Mulini Beach is absolutely free. Partially it’s made of pebbles, and partially – it’s concrete.
Croatian family winery Fakin is located in 4 km from medieval town Motovun, and in 33 km from Porec city of Istrian Peninsula.
The history of that family winery lasts for more than 300 years.
Built in the 1st century AD by the Emperor Vespasian, the Roman Amphitheater of Pula is the sixth in size in the world among such constructions.
World-known early Christian Euphrasian Basilica in Porec city is a unique sample of the Byzantine art. Basilica was built in the middle of 6th century on the stony foundation of the earlier St. Mavr church, which was built in the beginning of the 4th century.
“The House of Istrian Olive Oil” was opened in center of Pula city.
Museum “Olei Histriae” in Pula city is the first in Croatia museum olive oil.
Barac caves or Baraćeve špilje by Croatian language is situated next to Nova Krslja village of Kvarner region, 6 km to the east of the town of Rakovica (not far from the A1 Zagreb-Split highway).
Brijuni national park is located on the isle of Veliki Brijun, and has a total area of about 4,000 hectares.
Brijuni park offers children and their parents a railway trip around the safari park, where the animals move freely, and it is possible to watch their natural life.
Dinopark Funtana was opened in 2009 in Funtana, which in 7 km from Porec city.
Since then, every year the bid has increased to reach this, what we can offer you today.
Aeropark Vrsar & airport Vrsar open air exibition of oldtimer planes with aviation museum in Istria, Croatia.
Every autumn in Livade town is hold 10-weekend festival “Days of Zigante Truffles”. Livade town is the well-known truffles centre.
Livade town is located next to Motovun town and Motovun forest on Istria peninsula, in distance 30 km from Porec city and 227 km from Zagreb city.
Umag is the westernmost resort town of Istria and Croatia. Umag is called “the Croatian gate into Europe” for its close proximity to Italy and Slovenia.
Rest in Umag can be pleasantly combined with excursions to the European towns of Venice, Triest and Ljubljana. The distance between Umag (Croatia) to Venice (Italy) is 210 km, to Triest (Italy) it is 49 km, to Ljubljana (the capital of Slovenia) it is 133 km.
Pula city is one of the largest cities of Croatia, the international touristic and historical centre of Istria, a transport hub and a naval port of Croatia.
The main landmark and the trademark of Pula is the Amphitheatre of Pula (Amfiteatar u Puli, Pulska Arena).
Porec is a famous resort on the western Istria coast.
The population of the city is 8000 people, but it is well-known with both its various attractions and famous Euphrasian Basilica, built in the 5th century, put into the Word Heritage List of UNESCO, and the biggest hotels on Adriatic Sea coast.
Beaches of Istria peninsula formed of picturesque coastline, bays and coves. There are rocky and pebbly beaches. Beaches of Istria peninsula have 44 beaches which are awarded the Blue Flag.
Beaches of Istria peninsula are famous for their hotels, variety of services and facilities