Istria –

As our motto is: “Istria. Life as it should be”, we are inviting you to our feel-good hidden-corner of the world, to a place that can sooth your sole, comfort you to regain your strength and revive your energy, a place where you can just enjoy moments in time…

Istria packs a dazzling diversity of landscapes and experiences into a small strawberry shape and is one of those destinations that you’ll come back to over and over again.

Right below the Lim Fjord is the most romantic spot in Croatia. Lined with Venetian style houses, webbed with narrow cobbled streets and historic squares, it can take travellers back in time. Top-class dining experience can be enjoyed at recently Michelin-starred Monte.
Once a fishing town, today a scenic resort of luxury with world-class 5-star hotels within walking distance to the Old Town, right at the edge of the nature park Golden Cape: Grand Park Hotel Rovinj, Monte Mulini and Lone. Besides having stunning contemporary design they are creating unique experiences for each guest.

Many outstanding international events and spectacles have been hosted in Rovinj, such as Red Bull Air Race, Beach Polo Cup, RC44 Yachting Grand Prix, unforgettable concerts of Andrea Bocelli, Mario Biondi, ….

While visitors are attracted by hilltop towns loaded with art galleries and taking a stroll in villages unchanged for nearly a millennium, the locals are passioned in producing wine, olive oil, Istrian prosciutto, cheese, honey and products with lavender. By end of the day, all enjoy sunsets that are spectacular.

In a series of attractive titles that followed over the years, Istria was newly crowned by the title Best in Travel – Readers’ Choice Awards 2021 in the category Community Winner. The readers of Lonely Planet nominated Istria because of many rich experiences found inland, particularly homestays on farms and the laid-back local atmosphere of tiny hilltop villages. “The people living here are genuine and welcoming,” one reader told. “Istria offers authentic and unforgettable experiences… each of which gives back to the local communities,” explained another. Plus plenty of others fawning over the good wine, hearty food and a welcome lack of crowds.

Hailed by epicurean explorers as the ‘new Tuscany’, Istria is famed for its fresh Adriatic seafood and favourable Mediterranean climate. People appreciate and understand the local ingredients, delight in their home-cooked delicacies and proudly protect family recipes, passed down through generations.

Dating back through centuries, and perhaps the most highly valued Istrian ingredient, is the extra virgin olive oil (EVOO); rich, peppery and on par with that produced in Tuscany. Sommelier classes, creative cookery masterclasses and EV olive oil tasting programmes can be arranged within many prized estate.

For the sixth year in a row (2015-2020), Istria has won the title of the best quality olive region in the world, as selected by experts of the Flos Olei – considered to be the “bible guide” of extra virgin olive oil.

Respected Blue Flags, symbol of preserved, safe and pleasant environment, are a regular ornament in most of Istrian marinas on the Adriatic Sea.

Among 11 marinas for yachting and boating enthusiasts, the Top 3 are Marina Nautica in Novigrad, Marina Veruda in Pula and the newbuild ACI Marina Rovinj.

Sail with us along Istria’s azure coast, plunging into picturesque Mediterranean motifs – nine lighthouses, coves and beaches, small boats floating peacefully, awaiting in the beauty of solitude. Along the coast, fishermen are repairing their nets. They will be glad to tell you tales of the sea, accompanied by tasty pilchard and a glass of Istrian Malvasia.