Istria

Motovun | Novigrad | Porec | Pula | Rabac & Labin | Rovinj | Vrsar

Unspoilt landscape, gorgeous medieval villages, bustling towns with beautiful architecture, good food and friendly people makes Istria your ideal destination for your holidays to Croatia.

Croatia is situated in Southern Central Europe bordering Italy and Slovenia to the West, Hungary, Serbia and Bosnia in the East with a coastline of 1777km long - the Adriatic sea is one of the clearest seas in the Mediterranean with no less than 1185 islands belonging to Croatia for you to explore.

The Istrian Riveria is the largest peninsula and most Western part of Croatia. The spectacular coastline varies east to west; from gentle pebble beaches and rocky coves to dramatic coastal drives rivalling the best in the world. All around, the coastline is dotted with islands, some of which you can visit some of which are just there it seems for show.

Istria also has a vast area of beauty inland, which boasts rivers, mountains and fiords and is often compared to Tuscany, Italy and Provence, France.

Istria is the most accessible part of Croatia from Western Europe, bordering Slovenia and Italy (both of which can offer you a chap flight to Croatia) and it's this closeness to Italy, both geographically and historically which ensures its cosmopolitan atmosphere.

Distance in Km by road:

Munich, Germany - 500
Salzberg, Austria - 400
Lake Bled, Slovenia - 110
Venice, Italy - 200 (2 hours by boat)
Dubrovnik, Croatia - 600

Crystal clear waters, lush deserted islands, charming hilltop villages, vineyards, Roman Ruins, National Parks and over 2000 hours of sunshine a year makes Croatia the perfect destination to spend your free time.

From the young free and single to couples with kids, from active empty nesters to those nearing retirement, it seems there are many different people making Istria Croatia, their No.1 holiday destination.