Your Holiday

Experience La Dolce Vita

History, gastronomy, nature, beautiful sea, excellent touristic infrastructure… you name it! All that you can find in Istria, often called also "The Little Tuscany"

Heritage

Centuries of History

The first traces of prehistoric people date back to Lower Paleolithic. The stone hand axe, which was found in the vicinity of Pula is about 2 million to 800,000 years old. More than 400 top-hill fortifications were found in Istria, dating from Bronze and Iron ages, some of those sites could be visited today. Romans conquered Istria in 2nd century BC. Almost 300 classical Roman sites have been registered in Istria and many of them could be visited today. Pula today offers to its visitors well-preserved Amphitheatre for 20,000 spectators (built by Vespasian in 1st century), The Temple of Augustus to goddess Roma (built by Augustus between 2 BC and AD 14), Hercules Gate (2nd century BC) and many other sites. Besides Pula, well preserved sites and monuments can be found on Brioni islands, Poreč and all over Istria. Early Byzantine, the Euphrasian Basilica (built in year 553) is part of the UNESCO heritage.

Through medieval age, Istrian top-of-the-hill cities kept high level of independence until Venice took control over all major points. Visitors today can feel the spirit of those times in towns like Motovun, Grožnjan and many others.

Pula Arena — Roman amphitheatre in Pula, Croatia

All Inclusive Istria

What shall we do today?

Hiking or biking? Walk by the sea or through the truffle forest? Tennis or golf? Wild forest mushrooms or scampi? Sunset by the sea or at the top of the hill?

Istrian truffle being shaved over a gourmet dish

🍽️ Gastronomy

Istrian cuisine is well known and recognized all over Europe. From traditional Istrian ox, called Boskarin, through all kind of Mediterranean seafood, up to truffles, full-flavor olive oil and wine. Istria has collected many international awards for its gastronomy offer. Motovun is situated in the heart of Istria and many famous restaurants are reachable in a short drive. If you prefer more personal approach, you can experience truffle hunting yourself with trained dogs. You can also take part in wine and olive harvest, or go fishing on Adriatic sea 20 minutes from your new home.

Cycling through Istrian countryside with hilltop town

🌿 Nature

Either you ride your bike or drive around on excellent roads, many natural sites will take your breath. Green all-year round, Istrian hills offer unforgettable natural experience. From the top of eastern coast cliffs, visitors can enjoy in beautiful view over Kvarner Bay to islands of Krk, Cres and Lošinj. Limski kanal, one of the few fiords in the Mediterranean, remains untouched in its nature. National park in Brioni islands, with its own safari tour is a perfect destination for one day excursion, as well as many caves (Baredine, Pazin, Mramornica…)

⛳ Golf

Golf Adriatic, Umag (40km from Motovun): opened in 2009, PAR 72, 6,360 meters. Suitable for all golfers. Situated by the sea, some holes offer magnificent views. Golf Trieste, Italy (60km from Motovun): opened in 1955, PAR 70, 5,810 meters. Placed at 350 meters above the sea, with high mountains on one side and Trieste Bay on the other. Golf Brioni (60km from Motovun): opened in 1922, PAR 71, 5,486 meters. Unique experience — you will share your joy with deers, mouflons, rabbits and peacocks by walking with them on the course, start your game on three tees by driving over the sea, and finally put on sand greens.

Adventures

Nature & Activities

From coastal hikes to hilltop cycling, Istria is an outdoor playground

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Cycling

World-class cycling trails through vineyards and hilltop villages

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Beaches

Crystal-clear Adriatic beaches and hidden coves along the coast

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Brioni Islands

National park archipelago with Roman ruins and wildlife safari

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Hiking

Scenic trails through forests, alongside rivers, and up to hilltop towns