Things To Do In Istria, Croatia: Best Attractions, Activities and Day Trips

Wonder what to do in Istria on your next visit? Here is a list of the 45 best things to do in Istria!

Istria Riviera, a heart-shaped peninsula located in the northern Adriatic, is the most visited region in Croatia. The Istrian peninsula is very popular among foodies, cyclists, history aficionados, and just anybody looking for a relaxing beach time.

Things To Do In Istria, Croatia: Best Attractions, Activities and Day Trips, Illustration
Things To Do In Istria, Croatia: Best Attractions, Activities, and Day Trips, Illustration

In summer, tourists visit Istria in search of beach fun, water sports, and other fun-under-the-sun activities. But, as you will discover here, Istria has much more to offer than pure beach fun.

Best things to do in Istria

Istria offers a plethora of activities, ranging from cycling and winery tours to zip-lining, water activities, and day tours. With so much to choose from, there’s an abundance of options to keep you entertained in Istria.

Visit a winery

A garden table with white wine and a plate of prosciutto
Photo credit: Silberfuchs & Pixabay

A visit to any (or many) family-owned wineries is one of the best things to do in Istria. Our favorite wineries in Istria include Damjanic, Kozlovic, Trapan, and Kabola Winery.

We also put together a list of Istrian winemakers and wrote a post on top wineries to visit in Istria if you are interested in further reading.

To avoid drinking and driving (never drink and drive!), you can book THIS WINE TOUR with a guide and a driver. Also, this way, you’ll be able to visit many wineries in one day.

Cycle

Parenzana cycling trail
Photo credit: Manuel Paljuh

From flat and easy coastal trails to the hilly hinterland, cycling in Istria is perfect for beginner and experienced cyclists alike.

This is the reason why both recreational and professional cyclists love Istria! And not to mention new cycling enthusiasts: 60+ on electric bikes.

For the ultimate cycling experience in Istria, take on the Parenzana trail!

Detailed Istria cycling info can be found on the Istria Bike Website. You can also check Fiore Tours agency for Istria and Croatia’s self-guided multi-day cycling tours.

Explore beaches

A beach in Zelena Laguna Campsite, Porec

Don’t forget that the sun and the sea are still the main reasons to visit Istria. Get your swimming suit, snorkeling gear, and dive right into the deep blue Adriatic Sea.

From the beautiful pebbly beaches of Rabac and amazing underwater caves along the coast of Pula to the fancy beaches of Rovinj Lone Bay and the shaded rocky beaches of Porec, Istria offers ample opportunity for swimming, snorkeling, and cliff diving.

HEAD HERE TO READ ABOUT THE BEST POREC BEACHES AND BEST PULA BEACHES.

Eat Local

Fried baby calamari, restaurant Sole in Umag

Local, fresh, seasonal, what else to ask from a perfect food?! Istria is a foodie’s dream destination.

Truffles, pork tenderloin, bean soup for the fall and winter, asparagus, wild mushrooms, crab meat, cheese curd, scrambled eggs for the spring, fresh vegetables, anchovies, sardines, and other fish for the summer.

Here are the best restaurants in Istria!

Taste one of the world’s best extra virgin olive oils

olive oil tasting room at Chiavalon
Olive oil tasting at Chiavalon

Yep, that’s right! Chiavalon extra virgin olive oil is a world champ in the olive oil arena. World’s Best Olive Oil Association named Chiavalon one of the TOP 25 olive oil producers in the World, and recently, the Italian Organization Premio il Magnifico awarded their olive oils with 3 stars (think Michelin 3 stars but in the world of olive oil) and placed them among the TOP 12 producers in Europe.

Visit Chiavalon Estate in Vodnjan, and book yourself an olive oil tasting!

Enjoy history

Euphrasian Basilica in Porec

History aficionados will enjoy discovering the Istrian past through many historical sites, monuments, remains, and documents. Many of them are very well preserved to this day.

The two most popular historic sites in Istria are the Episcopal Complex of the Euphrasian Basilica in Poreč from the 6th century, a Unesco world heritage site (more info on Things to do in Porec), and Pula’s Amphitheater dating back to the 1st century AD, the sixth-largest Colosseum in the world.

Venetian architecture, medieval hilltop towns, churches, and towers are testimony of the region’s rich history.

Visit Rovinj

Panorama of Rovinj

Rovinj is the nicest town and a must-see place in Istria! Explore its winding cobblestone streets, visit charming art galleries, climb the bell tower for awesome views, have a real Italian gelato, taste fisherman’s pie at Maestral, and have a glass of wine in the Mediterraneo Bar.

Explore Istrian countryside

Vaulted passage in Groznjan, Istria

Istrian countryside, with its rolling hills, medieval hilltop towns, vineyards, and olive groves, will make your dream. Take a day out to explore the towns of Motovun, a village of music and art Groznjan, a mystical and abandoned Zavrsje, or lovely Oprtalj. Visit the sleepy watermill in Kotli and Hum, the smallest town in the world.

Plan lunch at Stari Podrum, Morgan, or Tavern Toncic in Zrenj. Do wine tasting at Kozlovic, Cuj, or Kabola.

Visit Brijuni Islands national park

An archipelago consisting of 14 small islands, the Brijuni Islands are one of Croatia’s eight national parks.

A visit to Brijuni Islands includes a boat transfer from and to Fazana, a tourist train ride around the island of Veli Brijun, a visit to the remains of the ancient Roman villa dating back to the I century B.C, the archaeological museum, and the Church of St. Germain.

The ticket costs 190 Kn (March, April, May, October), 230 Kn from June through September, and 160 Kn in January, February, November, and December.

Hike Ucka Mountain

Visit Ucka, the highest Istrian mountain separating the peninsula from the rest of Croatia. It is a protected area and a nature park.

Choose one of the marked hiking trails and get up to the Vojak, the highest peak (1396 m). You’ll enjoy nice views over Istria, the sea, and the islands.

Go truffle hunting

Istrian white truffles

Did you know that the largest white truffle in the world was found in Istrian forests? It even made a Guinness World Record.

Don’t miss out the truffle hunting in Istria when holidaying here!

The Istriana Travel can organize a truffle hunting tour, or you can contact truffle hunters/producers Prodan Truffles and Karlic Truffles directly.

Visit Glavani park

A boy walking the ropes im Glavani Park

Glavani Park is a place to see if you are looking for adrenaline-pumping activities! It is a high ropes adventure park with 2 m, 6 m, 10 m high rope courses, 11 m high giant swing, and Europe’s first suspension bridge across the valley.

Book in advance and save!

Spend a day in Istralandia or Aquacolors water parks

What better way to spend a hot summer day than splashing around in the water park?

We even have two water parks in Istria, Istralandia near Novigrad, and Aquacolors in Porec.

From a 27 m high free-fall slide to family rafting and gentle rides through the lazy river, Istrian water parks offer fun for the whole family!

Paragliding, Tandem flying, and Hang gliding

You’ll find eight take-off and landing sites for hang gliders and ten sites for paragliding. They are all located in the area of Buzet, at the Cicarija and Ucka Mountains. All flights are coordinated with local clubs.

Paragliding club Tići organizes tandem flights. The club currently has twenty paragliding pilots. More info you can find on their Facebook page.

Hang gliding is organized by the flying club Homo Volans, based in Opatija.

Paragliding Istra is another club with a flight training facility in Motovun. They also offer tandem flights. The prices start at 700 Kn for a 15-20 min flight.

Panoramic flights over the Istrian peninsula

People tandem flying over Istria
Photo Credit: Aeropark Vrsar

Get yourself on one of those scenic flights and enjoy the panorama of the Istrian peninsula. The prices start at 150 Kn (20 €) per person for a 10-minute flight. It’s seriously not that expensive. You need more courage than money for this activity.

More info and contacts are here!

Water activities

Would you like to kayak to hidden sea caves, get on a night glow SUP tour, push your limits with a guided coasteering adventure in Pula or try your hand at wakeboarding and waterskiing?

All these water activities and more you’ll find in Istria!

Jet-ski, boat rental, pedal boat, banana boat ride, diving, SUP, kayaking, and parasailing are the most popular water activities found in every coastal town and every resort in Istria.

Windsurfing equipment can be rented at ProSurf in Porec, Windsurstation in Premantura (Rt Kamenjak), Windsurfing Center in the camping Arena Stupice, and Windsurfing in Fažana.

Rock climbing

In Istria, nine rock climbing sites on 20-30 m high short rocks have more than 270 equipped ascents.

These sites are Zlatni Rt Forest in Rovinj, Lim Bay, Dvigrad, Vitnjan near Pula, Rabac, Istarske Toplice, Raspadalica above Buzet, Vranjska Draga near the Ucka tunnel, and Pazin.

Caving

Istria has many underground caves, abysses, and pits. Some are open to leisurely visitors, while others are aimed at experienced explorers with professional equipment.

Popular caves in Istria are Baredine Cave near Poreč, Pazinska Jama near Pazin, Romualdova Spilja in Lim Bay, Feštinsko kraljevstvo near Žminj, a 361 m deep Rašpor pit on the Ćićarija Mountain, a 1036 m long Piskovica Cave in central Istria, and Mramornica cave near Novigrad.

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Visit Dinosaur Park in Funtana

Dinosaur Park in Funtana is a perfect place to visit with small children. Set in an ancient quarry surrounded by thick woods, the park has over 1.5 km of paths, life-size electric dinosaurs, amusement rides for small children, and a small farm where kids can ride ponies. The park also has regular shows throughout the day.

Zip line Pazinska jama

Looking for a real heart-pounding adventure? Go ziplining in Pazin! Feel like a bird while you are soaring through the treetops at speeds up to 50 km/h.

The views are spectacular, particularly from the last and longest line, as you see the wonderful Pazin Castle in front and the Pazin Canyon below.

The site is open from May to October, from 10 am to 7 pm (the rest of the year by appointment only).

Contacts | e-mail: zipline.pazin@gmail.com | t: +385 91 543 7718 | Facebook

Rope jumping free fall

Another activity for adventurous kinds, rope jumping free fall is organized by the same guys who run Pazin Zip Line. And the site is at the same spot. As you jump into the abyss from the small bridge, you swing within a 25 m radius. Definitely not for the faint-hearted folks!

It’s open on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday from 12 pm to 6 pm. The price is 150 Kn (approx. 20 €) per person.

Contacts | Most Vrsic, Pazin | t: +385 91 1683 126 | e-mail: zipline.pazin@gmail.com

A day trip to Ljubljana

Ljubljana air view at night
Photo credit: hyungname & Pixabay

Ljubljana is only 170 km from Istria. And Ljubljana is really beautiful, and if you have a day to spare, it makes a great day trip from Istria.

Ljubljana is a real little gem. A small, walkable (and cyclable) city with only 600.000 inhabitants, downtown Ljubljana, is set along the river, and it boasts great bars, restaurants, shops, and lovely architecture.

You can easily reach Ljubljana on your own by car (if you don’t have a car, rent one here). Once you pass the border, you should be in Ljubljana in no time. To avoid lines at the main border crossing (Kastel), head for a small border crossing near Buzet.

A visit to Postojna Cave

Predjama Castle near Postojna
Photo credit: Ravodin & Pixabay

Just 120 km from Istria, you can visit the largest cave in this part of the world – Postojna Cave. It boasts in total 24 km of underground passages, halls, and galleries, although only 5 km are open to the public to explore.

There is an underground train that takes visitors for a 3.5 km ride. The rest is explored on foot.

You can visit Postojna cave on your own. However, it might just be more convenient to book yourself on a group tour to Postojna Cave out of Porec, Rovinj, or Pula.

Visit Lake Bled

Lake Bled is another natural marvel of Slovenia that offers a plethora of things to do. It’s located in the Julian Alps, 475 m above sea level, and surrounded by lovely forests.

Two main attractions are Bled Castle, atop a high cliff, and a small island in the middle of the lake with the Church of Assumption Mary. Vintgar Gorge, just five km from the lake, is another popular site worth visiting.

The lake is 220 km away from Istria. You can visit it on your own for a day, but it would perhaps be better if you either plan an overnight in Bled or take a group tour.

Recommended tour: Lake Bled Day Trip

Discover Venice

Venice at nigh
Photo credit: Free-Photos & Pixabay

When you are already in Istria, don’t miss a chance to visit Venice easily. Only 250 km away, it takes less than three hours to visit Venice. Or even better, visit Venice for a day by boat. There are two companies serving this route: Kompas’ Prince of Venice and Venezialines.

Explore the Cape Kamenjak Park

Rt Kamenjak

Explore Cape Kamenjak, a beautiful natural site and the southernmost point of Istria.

This protected area is a great place for swimming, hiking, cycling, kayaking, surfing, cliff jumping, or just chilling by the sea. The visit is free for pedestrians and cyclists, while the car fee amounts to 80 Kn per day.

Don’t miss chilling out after the swim in the Safari Bar! Surrounded by tall reeds and hidden under a canopy of branches, Safari Bar in Cape Kamenjak Park is the coolest bar in Istria.

Visit Aura Distillery

How about tasting local brandies while on holiday in Istria? Visit Aura Distillery or one of their four shops in Istria. Aura makes great liquors from Istrian mistletoe, honey, or wine liquors to less common choices like almonds and olive oil, rosehip, or sage brandy.

They also produce jams and other delicacies like chocolates and wild apple vinegar.

Contacts | a: II. Istarske brigade 2/1, Buzet | t: +385 52 694 250 | e: aura@auraproizvodi.com | Website

Take a boat tour

A boat sailing in the Adriatic Sea

Boat tours in Istria are very popular. The most popular boat tours include a sunset cruise, a dolphin-watching tour, and a Lim Fjord tour with lunch.

All those tours are available from various boat companies in Rovinj, Poreč, or Pula.

Other less common boat tours include tuna-fishing and recreational tours abroad, smaller motor yachts (check Tuna Tail Fishing website), adrenaline-filled tours abroad, very fast speed boats (check Porec charter website), submarine tours, glass boat tours, and sailing tours (check Spark sailing out of Rovinj).

Go-kart and other high-octane activities

If you like cars and other high-octane actions, you’ll find a couple of interesting sites in Istria. Halfway between Porec and the village of Tar, you’ll find Motodrom Porec. This is the longest and the best kart track in the entire Istria. At the same site, you will also find cross-karts, baby karts for kids, and quads.

Park Santarija is a motocross park located just outside Pazin, in central Istria. For more information, check their website.

Moto Club from Zminj organizes Enduro adventures in Istria. You can find more information on their website.

Taste Istrian craft beer

Are you a craft beer aficionado? No worries, Istria has you covered!

San Servolo Brewery is the largest and best-known of all local breweries. You can visit their property located near Buje, in northwestern Istria. You’ll find there a brewery and San Servolo Resort, where you can stay overnight, have a craft beer bath (I know, seriously?!), and have a beer-tasting and hearty lunch at their beer and steakhouse.

Bura Brew is located in Porec. You can find their beers in many bars and delicates shops all over Istria, but you can also taste and buy their beer directly from the brewery. More info here.

Kampanjola is the latest addition to an already exciting Croatian craft beer scene. This is the first Istrian eco-craft beer. Check their Facebook page for more info.

If you happen to be in Istria in the first week of September, don’t miss visiting Medulin Craft Beer Festival.

Mummies of Vodnjan

Vodnjan, a small town not far from Pula, is home to one of the world’s largest and unique collections of 370 Christian relics belonging to 250 saints. The relics include a piece of Virgine Mary’s veil, a thorn from Jesus’ crown, and the bones of many apostles.

Besides these relics, in the church of St. Blaise, you can see the preserved bodies of three saints: St. Leo Bembo, St. Ivan Olini, and St. Nikoloza Bursa. Although these bodies are not embalmed, they are well-preserved, including interior organs, veins, and soft tissue. This makes them very unique.

Contacts | St. Blaise Church (Crkva sv. Blaža) | t+385 52 511420, m: +385 98 198 3231 | e: zupni.ured@zupavodnjan.com | Website

Working hours | June-Sept., Mon-Sat: 9.30 am-1 pm, 2.30 pm-6.30 pm; Sun: 12 pm-6.30 pm | Oct.-Feb.: on request | March-May, Mon-Sat 9.30 am-5 pm; Sun: 12 pm-5 pm

Admission | Museum: 7 € | Holy bodies: 7 € | Church: 2 € | Combo (museum, holy bodies, and church): 10 €

Cook like a local

Traditional Istrian cuisine changes as you move from the coast to the countryside. But few dishes remain the same: manestra (a bean soup typical for Istria), fuzi and pljukanci (different types of Istrian homemade pasta), njoki (potato dumplings, identical to Italian gnocchi). Add to that an abundance of seafood, black and white truffles, wild asparagus, and various homemade cold cuts, and you have a winning formula for yummy dishes.

A couple of companies offer cooking classes where you learn to prepare some of the typical Istrian dishes. Most often, you’ll learn to make at least one type of homemade pasta. We recommend Eat Istria cooking classes. You can find more information about Eat Istria cooking classes here.

Visit Susak

Have a taste of Croatian islands on a day trip from Istria to Susak, a small car-free island with sandy beaches, lovely nature, and tranquility.

In July and August, a catamaran boat operates between Pula and the island of Susak 5 times a week. It leaves Pula at 7 am and arrives in Susak at 8.40 am. On a return trip, the boat leaves Susak at 6.40 pm and arrives at Pula at 8.30 pm.

This schedule gives you plenty of time to explore the small island of Susak.

The same catamaran continues down to Zadar and makes stops on the Mali Losinj, Ilovik, and Silba islands. You can also plan a visit to those islands too!

More info on the Krilo Website.

A day trip to Cres

The largest of all Croatian islands, Cres is easily reachable from Istria. You can do it on your own by taking a car ferry from Brestova across to Porozina.

Another, more relaxing way to visit Cres is by tourist boat from Rabac.  This way, you get to see the most famed beach on the island (and one of the best Croatian beaches) – Beach Sv. Ivan. below the village of Lubenice.

Experience glamping

Glamping tent in the camping Lanterna
Photo credit: Valamar

Over 1.200.000 guests stay in campsites in Istria every year. But if you are not ready to rough it in Istrian campsites, consider glamping.

From the beachside cabins, and luxurious safari tents to family-friendly 3-bedroom mobile homes and luxury camping villas with private pools, glamping in Istria is something completely different.

Check the Amber Sea Luxury Village, Superior Mobile Homes in the camping Veštar, Premium Village in the camping Lanterna, Deluxe Mobile Homes in the camping Valkanela, and One 99 Glamping in Pula.

Rent a villa

Vacation in style with a villa rental in Istria! Villas are a very popular accommodation option in Istria. The majority of them are located in a beautiful Istrian countryside, surrounded by lush gardens, and featuring a private swimming pool.

And they don’t necessarily need to be expensive. If you are two families or a group of friends, you can share the cost and end up paying less than an apartment rental.

Explore Istrian Waterfalls

I bet you haven’t heard about Istrian Waterfalls! We’ve lived here for a long time before we found out about them. I think many people in Istria still don’t know about these waterfalls.

Gologoricki Dol is a small waterfall not far from Cerovlje. The largest and best-known waterfall in Istria, Sopot Waterfall, is simply beautiful, although access to it via a tiny and slippery downhill passage is rather scary. Check photos and reviews here.

Zarecki Krov is a favorite summer swimming spot for the people of Pazin. The waterfall is big, and it comes down to the lake from a large rock that looks like a roof. A great place to visit if you are in Istria. Check photos and reviews here.

Kotli is a small abandoned village not far from Hum. The Mirna River flows through the village, forming in its cauldron-shaped basin. These forms can get full of water depending on the total level of the water. Steep drops in water flow in some places create smaller and bigger waterfalls. Watch the video from Kotli here.

Sv. Foska Church

Sv. Foska Church

If you like sacral buildings and other monuments, or if you like to wander around long narrow, winding, and dreamy roads, consider visiting Sv. Foska Church.

The entire place is magical, and locals believe it is a part of the big energy field coming from the Brijuni islands through the sea, all the way to the church. People come here to meditate, ask for help, and just absorb this energy.

Diving

Istria is a popular diving destination full of exciting shipwrecks. The most popular diving site is the shipwreck Baron Gautsch near Rovinj. This Austrian passenger ship sank 9 nautical miles from Rovinj in 1914.

The wreck is today overgrown by algae and sponges. It lies at 28 m to 40 m depth on a sandy and stone sea bed.

Other diving sites in Istria include the caves and reefs of Banjol Island near Rovinj, the walls, and reefs of Sv. Marina, a wreck of cargo steamship Hans Schmidt, a minesweeper Coriolanus wreck, and many more.

Check more info here, here, and here.

Visit small islands

Although the Istrian coast doesn’t abound in islands like Dalmatia, there are still many small uninhabited islands around. This is particularly apparent around Vrsar, Rovinj, and Rt Kamenjak.

The regular Maistra line can easily visit Red Island (St. Andrew Island). The boat runs from 5.30 am to 1 am on every full hour (from the Red Island), or every hour on the half-hour from Rovinj to St. Andrew Island. The return ticket coast 40 Kn per adult.

Dvi Sestrice and Figarola are small islands off the coast of Rovinj. Many locals and boaties from nearby campsites come here for a swim.

Levan is an interesting island off the coast of Medulin. It’s a popular day trip because of the sandy beach. There is also a bar-cum-restaurant on the island.

Fratarski Island (Veruda) is located south of Pula and it is the favorite summer spot for people from Pula and beyond. Locals not only spend a day here, but instead, they spend the entire summer. There is a basic campsite on the island where many locals pitch their tents permanently for the summer.

Ceja is another island off the coast of Kamenjak. There is a beach bar, a small pier, and a beach. It’s a simple, chill-out place to spend a day.

Latus Dairy Farm

A small family-run farm located in the small village of Orbanici, near Zminj, in central-east Istria, Latus Dairy Farm produces cow cheeses (young, aged, and curd), as well as fresh milk and yogurt. Latus also offers onsite tastings in their stylish milk & cheese bar. The bar is open from June to mid-September, on Wednesdays & Fridays from 10 am to 4 pm.

Contacts | a: Gornji Orbanići 12/D, Žminj | t:+385 52 823 765 | e: info@mljekaralatus.hr

Dekleva Lavender Farm

Visit a family-run lavender farm located halfway between Porec and Visnjan for lovely walks amidst lavender, rosemary, olives, figs, and grapes. Enjoy amazing fragrances, take a moment, and relax in nature, under the trees in a swing or hammock. A visit to the farm is free. But if you like what you see, you can buy some natural products made onsite by lovely owners. This is where they make money.

Contacts | a: Deklevi 1, Visnjan | t: +385 98 932 1745

Aquarium in Pula

Pula’s aquarium is the biggest aquarium in Istria and in my opinion the only one here worth a visit. It’s located on the Verudela peninsula, south of the center, and close to all the big hotels. Located in an old military fortress from the time of Austria-Hungarian monarchy, the building itself is worth a visit. Pula Aquarium features more than 250 species of fish, reptiles, and semiaquatic animals. The aquarium also features a sea turtle rescue center. You can read more here.

Sculpture Park Vrsar

If you like a pleasant and relaxing walk in a park with a bit of culture, then a visit to the Sculpture Park in Vrsar can make your day. Visiting the park is free, and there is easy parking next to it. Sculptures exhibited in the park belong to Dusan Džamonja, a famed Croatian artist whose work was featured in the Tate Gallery in London and MoMA in New York, as well as in other museums of Modern Art, like those of Paris, Antwerpen, and Sao Paolo.

Where: Valkanela 5, Vrsar

Working hours | Nov.-Feb., 9 am-5 pm; Mar.-May, Sept.-Oct., 9 am-7 pm; June-Aug., 9 am-8 pm

Free admission

Discover frescoes

Many visitors to Istria quickly learn that Porec is known as the town of mosaics. This is due to mosaics found in Euphrasian Basilica, UNESCO World Heritage Site. However, only a few visitors leave Istria knowing that the county is also rich in frescoes. These frescoes can be found on the walls of many churches, particularly those in inland Istria.

Some frescoes date back as far as the 8th century. However, the majority of Istrian frescoes were painted in the period from the 11th to 16th centuries.

The most popular frescoes are to be found in the Church of St. Martin and the Church of St. Mary in Beram near Pazin, and in the Church of St. Roc in Roc, in northeast Istria.

Further reading

Are you planning to visit Istria? What are your favorite things to do in Istria? Let us know in the comments below. 

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45 thoughts on “Things To Do In Istria, Croatia: Best Attractions, Activities and Day Trips”

  1. I love Istria! Every year we go on vacation to Istria, and this year we decide to rent a villa with pool for whole family and it was perfect!

  2. Hy Frank,

    You’ve done a good job selecting :) Istria is indeed ful of lovely things to do, but you somehow managed to find the jewels…
    Only thing I wanted to correct you about – on the mention of all prices in the text you have put the price without commenting on it (is it high or low or ok) – as a journalist does.
    Only in the end, mentioning Dinopark, you wrote that it’s a bit high…
    It’s just a notice, you might correct it or not, it’s your blog :)
    Greetings from Croatia!

  3. Hi Stephanie,
    the place is called Galebove Stijene, not far from camping Stoja. Hope this helps. Have fun!

  4. Hi Frank

    Your website is fantastic – very informative. I am finding it very helpful!

    I just have one question. I keep seeing these pictures of individuals kayaking through what they are titling as ‘the blue caves of pula/istria’. I can find no mention of them on your website ? Do you have any idea where they are?

    Thanks

  5. What a detailed list! Istria is in my travel plans for a few months already and your list will be enough to make my trip interesting. Thanks, Frank!

  6. Brilliant information, thanks! We go to Croatia for the first time next week. Staying in Pula. Hoping to visit lots of places and go across to Venice as well.

    Looking forward to it even more now we have found your blog..

    Cheers

  7. Thanks for reading. Let us know if you decide to visit Istria. We’ll be happy to help you plan your visit.

  8. What a place to escape! To be honest, have not thought of Istria to travel before. Thanks for changing my mind.

  9. Lots of awesome activities, and Istria seems really beautiful! I would especially love to try the truffle hunting, which sounds really fun. The wine+cycling experience we did in Mendoza, and it was really cool! Thanks for this great post!

  10. I am really starting to feel in itch to visit Croatia. Beautiful photos, and so many activities to do!

  11. I have been to Motovun and Groznjan it is beautiful there. It is also possible to do truffle hunting in the forest of Motovun, with a guide :)

  12. We went to Istria last summer and absolutely loved it! Great post and an amazing blog, guys! Thanks for connecting with us on Twitter! Keep up the great work and travel safe!

  13. Thanks for stopping by, Tonia! Truffles are delicious. The good thing here is that you can afford to order them in the restaurant. The bad thing is that you need to know where they serve genuine Istrian truffles, otherwise you might end up eating tasteless and cheap imported truffles.

  14. I have personally never tasted real truffles. I grew up thinking truffles were a chocolate dessert! I found it fascinating to discover what they really were! I hope to try them someday. Most dishes here that contain the best truffles are quite pricey however.
    The photos of your country look quite tempting to visit I must say. The colors and scenery really take you in.

  15. Thanks for stopping by, Vicky. Glad you like it and that you started thinking of Croatia as a new place to consider visiting.

  16. Man, I am still gutted we missed out on the truffle hunting while we were there. We got the truffles… but no hunting.

  17. Truffle hunters use dogs here. I think on these tours, they do hide a truffle in advance, so you are sure to find it on your truffle hunting tour. However, you get the experience of walking the woods, dogs sniffing around, and finally digging the truffle. Wineries are plentiful and great to visit.

  18. Hi Samantha, we can say the same for Costa Rica. Plus, you always talk so nice about Ticos, their sense of community, that we are almost making the move :-)

  19. Oh truffle hunting sounds quite fun, do you get dogs or pigs like they do in some places to hunt them? But I guess, like Sharon, I’ll go for the wineries for sure! Ha ha!

  20. Wow! Lovely, just lovely! I would love to visit Rovinj!! It looks absolutely stunning!! And Glavani Park sounds like an adventure!

  21. I love all these ideas. I could definitely do them all. You’ve got to stop with the food photos though-you’re killing me!

  22. Guys everytime I visit your blog it makes me want to go to Croatia more and more. This definitely looks like a place I’d fall in love with. History, culture, architecture, and water! Beautiful pics

  23. I would love to do all of these. Especially the truffle hunting. I’ve always wanted to do that. You take lovely photos–especially of streets and alleyways. Gorgeous.

  24. Hi Greg, thanks for your comment. We even had a group called Wine & Bike. We would visit cellars on our bicycles, but would scheduled a van to come and pick us up later on :-). Still haven’t manage to do that trip both ways on my bicycle.

  25. Oh wow – this is just beautiful – need to find a diary gap to visit here!! Stunning pictures, always sells a place to me!

  26. Looks like a wonderful place to spend a week or 2. I particularly like the idea of combining the wine tour with cycling or maybe the ropes…that could be fun(ny). The beach sounds inviting and the local food wonderful. Makes me want to visit.

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