Magical Istria
has this epithet for a reason!
Increasingly visited and popular, ranked among the world’s top destinations worth visiting, Istria has become a valuable cultural, historical, natural and gastronomic brand. It is a region that easily intertwines its turbulent history with modern motifs, remnants of ancient civilizations and cultural and natural attractions, and a multitude of real hidden gems. Istria is also a land of fairies, and where there are fairies, there is a unique beauty of living. This small heart-shaped peninsula with its excellent geographical location is extremely accessible, and delights equally at any time of the year.
The sea mourns magical Istria on three sides and is known as one of the cleanest in the world. The interior, on the other hand, is characterized by breathtaking natural landscapes and lookouts. The most famous such place in Istria is certainly Motovun, a city under the clouds. Small and charming, located in the heart of Istria on a fortress of 277 meters will delight you with its richness of colors, amazing views stretching from countless terraces of vineyards, the beautiful valley of the river Mirna, St. Mark’s Forest, the largest white truffle habitat in the world the majestic Učka and the sea on the other side.
On the sea side, there is Rovinj, one of the most romantic cities in the world that will always delight you with its narrow streets, colorful houses and the smell of local food by the sea, under the watchful eye of the patron saint of the city, St. Euphemia whose statue on the church bell tower proudly rises above the city giving it a refined medieval view.
As a land of wonders and supernatural natural beauty, Istria is increasingly becoming an unavoidable destination for lovers of adventures on two wheels. Exploring Istria by bike, you will best experience all its charms, choosing your own green trails and paths, with countless natural or gastronomic places for rest and relaxation.
You will feel the magic of the Mediterranean atmosphere in Istria through your refined palate and make sure with every bite that Istria is a real gastronomic paradise. Today, folk and luxury cuisine are intertwined in Istria in such a way that traditional icons such as authentic forms of pasta, shellfish, fish and seafood, asparagus, prosciutto, cheese, wilds and the inevitable Istrian truffle give a special dose of sophistication of taste and aroma.
Complemented by top quality extra virgin olive oils that have been listed on the world map as the best in the world for many years, every Istrian dish makes the festival a true taste of Istria. It is incomplete without a few drops of gold, a drop of top Istrian wine. The millennial tradition of growing this noble plant has brought Istria to the top of world winemaking with wines exactly as they should be, of exceptional quality, aroma and taste of the region and valuable hands of the country in which they were created. Teran, Malvasia or Muscat will complete any gastronomic experience of this magnificent corner of the country.
A touch of tradition and luxury, multilingualism, exceptional warmth of the population, gastronomic delights and natural beauty make Istria not only a place you must visit, but a place of inspiration where you absolutely deserve to have your own corner.
