Region of Istria

Istria - accommodation, apartments, vacation, tourism

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Istria is one of the most frequently visited regions in Croatia. Mild climate, fresh air and clean seawater provide an active vacation in Istria all year round. Istria is the largest Croatian and Adriatic peninsula. It is located on the northeastern part of Adriatic, on the territory of Slovenia and Croatia (according to some opinions, Istria goes all the way to Trieste). The geographical features of Istria include mountain range Ćićarija on the north, and Učka Mountain on the east (therefore, Opatija belongs to Kvarner, not Istria). The western coast of Istria is shallow and well-indented, while the eastern coast is steep and less populated.

Throughout the years, Istria has orientated itself around tourism. Due to this, its accommodation capacity has grown. Visitors can find accommodation such as apartments and rooms in private homes, villas, hotels, camps and agrotourism. Istria is also developed in nautical tourism, congressional tourism, hunting and fishing tourism, culture, scuba diving and horseback riding.

With its typical Venetian architecture of buildings, churches, bell towers, as well as its coastline and beaches Istria is a not to be missed tourist destination. There are three rivers in Istria: Dragonja, Raša and Mirna. The culture of Istria reflects the historical heritage of many small towns and a mixture of various cultural traditions. It shows a strong interaction of land and sea cultures, which is evident in the appearance of towns, by folk customs and even gastronomy.

The natural features of Istria are numerous, of which Učka Mountain, Brijuni Archipelago and the Limski Channel stand out. Učka is a Mountain with two faces - forested east and karst west. When the weather is clear, there is an unforgettable view of the land and the sea from the 1400 m high mountain top.
The Brijuni Archipelago is located in front of town of Pula. It consists of fourteen islands, just over seven square kilometers total. Their coastline is exceptionally indented and they are covered with evergreen vegetation. They have been inhabited since Roman and Bizantine times, as testified by numerous architectural remains and mosaics. Brijuni National Park consists of sea surface with well-preserved sea life.

The Limski Channel is a hydro-morphological phenomenon, created after the Ice Age. Its south side is overgrown with deciduous trees, while the north side is rich in evergreen trees. Since Limski Channel is full of fresh water springs, the sea surface is abundant with different species of fish, which spawn in the Channel, while shells have been artificially cultivated for a long time now.
Other natural attractions in Istria include the Raški Bay and the Motovun Forest in the Mirna Valley, one of the rare places with common oak growing in the littoral.

Wine production and olive growing are Istrian tradition - wine and olive oil are important ingredient in Istrian cuisine, as well as in Mediterranean cuisine. According to people of Istria, wine is the source of health, love and culture. Red soil and sea vicinity give wine a special flavor, color, and taste. Istria has been producing olive oil for centuries. It is distinguished by its greenish color and bitterish essence. It is a must for a healthy diet. There are many roads of olive oil and wine in Istria.

Brijuni National Park consists of 2 larger islands and 12 smaller ones, located along the southwest coast of the Istria. Brijuni Islands are particularly known for their luxurious Mediterranean vegetation, and safari park with numerous exotic animals. On top of that, Brijuni Islands have many archaeological remains and sites from Roman and Bizantine period. Due to its features, Brijuni Islands have been a target of politicians and aristocracy since 19th century.

Pula is the biggest town in Istria, which was developed at the site of former Illyrian settlement and Roman colony. You can sail into the town through an interesting Pula Bay - which has had a reputation of being a safe haven for ships for a long time - and anchor your boat in marina which is located in the center of the city. Since the ancient times until the present, a large amphitheatre dating back to I-II century A.D. has been preserved. It could accommodate over twenty thousand people. There is Sergie s Arch and Augustus Temple, both from the 1st century A.D. next to which once upon a time, on the location of the former Forum, there was the second temple of which today one wall has been preserved in the City Hall from the 13th century. In front of the former city gates there was a large Roman cemetery, which Dante Alighieri mentioned in his IX song of Inferno (hell) in his Divine Comedy. A walk through the center of Pula is a passage through history, which left its trace in every part of this town. Many remains from the past are kept in the Archaeological Museum of Istria, and many churches testify to the culture of medieval times and the new era.

Brijuni	Buje	Červar Porat	Fažana
Grožnjan	Medulin	Motovun	Novigrad
Pazin	Poreč	Pula	Rabac
Rovinj	Savudrija	Umag	Vrsar