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Some three hundred metres west of the village of Stanišovi, in the municipality of Raša in Istria County, stand the ruins of the Romanesque Church of St Jerome. The place is of interest to those who look for small, neglected Istrian churches and their details. The...

The St. Peter complex lies on Crveni Vrh, east of the village of Savudrija, in the area of the Town of Umag, in Istria County. The site has been inhabited since prehistory, so it offers visitors a view of several layers of the past. Today the complex consists of the...

The Maklavun tumulus is a Bronze Age burial mound near the village of Sošići, in the municipality of Kanfanar in Istria County. For visitors it is interesting because it is the first domed tomb of the Mycenaean type, a tholos, found in that area. Research has shown...

Marčenegla is a village on the southern edge of a plateau above the Račiški potok stream and Lake Butoniga, in the town of Buzet in Istria County. It is interesting for its well-preserved row village of dark stone. The village is of medieval origin and is mentioned...

Mutvoran is a fortified settlement in the municipality of Marčana in Istria County. Visitors here can see walls that arose in prehistory, and in the Middle Ages the settlement appears on lists of disputed boundaries. It is known as a hillfort settlement with walls...

Višnjan is an Istrian settlement in the municipality of Višnjan-Visignano, and it is interesting to visitors who like old Istrian squares and walls. The settlement probably arose on the site of a prehistoric hillfort, and Roman inscriptions testify that it was also...

Katun is a village on the slopes of Učka, near Kožljak in the municipality of Kršan in Istria County. It is set beneath a steep slope, which gives a lovely picture of a traditional Istrian village at the edge of arable land. The village developed in several groups...

The Gromače hillfort, in Italian Grumazze, lies near Brtonigla in Istria County. For visitors it is interesting as a well-preserved prehistoric fortification on an elevated plateau above the valley of the Mirna river. It is located between the bays of Soline and Vruje....

Roč is a fortified settlement in the area of the Town of Buzet, in Istria County, on the elongated ridge of a hill above the main east-west thoroughfare through northern Istria. A visitor here encounters a medieval small town with walls and towers. The urban structure...

Buzet is a town in Istria County, on top of a hill in the valley of the Mirna river. For visitors it is interesting because in its core continuity can be seen from the prehistoric hillfort and ancient Piquentum to Renaissance and Baroque palaces. It was built on the...

Brseč is a settlement in the municipality of Mošćenička Draga, in Primorje-Gorski Kotar County, with a strong identity of historic core and landscape. For visitors it is interesting because the core has retained its medieval layout and a series of notable buildings,...

In Fažana (Fasana), in Istria County, stands the small church of St. Mary of Mount Carmel from the 14th and 15th centuries. For visitors it is interesting because of the remains of medieval frescoes in the interior. It is a single-nave building with a flat rear wall,...

The church of St. Anthony Abbot and the hospital beside it stand on the southwestern edge of Vodnjan, in Istria County. For visitors the complex is interesting because it combines Istrian Romanesque architecture, medieval frescoes and a building from 1888, all within...

Plomin is a place on a hill above a deep bay, in the municipality of Kršan, Istria County. For visitors it is interesting as an old fortified small town where medieval and Baroque buildings gather in a small space. This area has been inhabited since prehistory, and...

Zagore is part of the municipality of Mošćenička Draga, in Primorje-Gorski Kotar County, and the rural ensemble Zagore - Brseč brings together several hamlets. For visitors it is interesting as a picture of traditional life on karst pastures, tied to the Liburnian-Slavic...

The church of St. Flor, popularly called Cvitak, is located in the cemetery in Pomer, in the municipality of Medulin, Istria County. For visitors it is interesting for its frescoes, which in the apse show three different layers of painting. It is Romanesque, single-nave,...

The church of St. Eliseus is located in Fažana, in Istria County. It is small, but attractive because it shows what an early Christian church looked like and what builders did with parts of older buildings. It was built in the 6th century as a single-nave building....

Loron is an archaeological site near Poreč, close to Červar-Porat in Istria County. It is interesting because it shows what a large Roman estate by the sea looked like, in which people not only lived but also produced goods. These are the remains of a maritime villa...

Nezakcij is one of the most significant archaeological sites in Istria, near Valtura in the municipality of Ližnjan-Lisignano. It gives visitors the chance to see an Iron Age hillfort, a Roman municipium and early Christian basilicas in one place. Centuries are layered...

Škopljanci is a hamlet of the village of Radošić, behind the hill of Kozjak, in the Kaštela hinterland (Zagora), in the municipality of Lećevica. It is interesting to a visitor because the preserved village space still reveals the way of life of past generations. The...

About 50 metres east of the Albanež lighthouse, off Premantura in the municipality of Medulin in Istria County, the remains of a merchant sailing ship from the 17th or 18th century lie on the seabed. The place is interesting to divers who want to see what a wreck from...

In the middle of today's Kaštel Štafilić, in the Town of Kaštela in Split-Dalmatia County, stands the Stafileo-Rotondo castle. It is interesting as an example of a Renaissance family fortress, which also had an economic role, in the chain of castles between Split...

About two nautical miles southwest of the Porer lighthouse, off Premantura in the municipality of Medulin in Istria County, the wreck of the Austro-Hungarian torpedo boat Flamingo lies on the seabed. The destination is interesting to divers and lovers of maritime history. Flamingo...

Near Guran, in the area of Vodnjan in Istria County, lies an archaeological site with the remains of the Church of St Severinus. Anyone interested in the period of Frankish rule in Istria will find here an important monument of early medieval church architecture. Inscriptions...

Near Cape Kamenjak, close to Premantura in Istria County, the remains of the wreck of an armed sailing ship lie on the seabed. For divers it is an interesting underwater site from the time when merchant ships sailed the Adriatic armed. The remains spread over an area...

Vodnjan is a small town in southwestern Istria, and thanks to its preserved core and numerous churches it attracts visitors who want to get to know the interior of the Istrian peninsula. Around the town are traces of settlement from prehistory, and it is first mentioned...

The Paravia-Barbariga fortification complex is located in the area of the Town of Vodnjan, in Istria County. It is interesting as a military landscape that at the end of the 19th and beginning of the 20th century protected the Pula naval harbour. Construction began...

About 3 kilometres east of Vodnjan, in Istria County, lies the Guran archaeological site. There one can see what an early medieval Istrian settlement with its church looked like. The settlement has been partly investigated: ramparts built of dry stone and several living...

Above the Lakun cove, also known as the Marić cove, in the area of the Town of Vodnjan in Istria County, rise three large stone mounds. The Komunal site attracts visitors who like unusual landscapes and prehistoric traces in Istrian nature. The mounds are heaped up...

The Vižula peninsula and the Burle isthmus are located in the municipality of Medulin in Istria County. They are interesting to archaeologists and curious visitors because they hide a large burial area from the Roman and late antique periods. Through field reconnaissance...

On the Vižula peninsula near Medulin, in Istria County, lie the remains of an extensive Roman country villa. What is interesting to a visitor is that the site spreads over as much as about 600 metres in length, and at the same time hides much older traces of settlement. In...

The Komunal archaeological site lies above the Lakun cove, also called Marić, in the area of the Town of Vodnjan in Istria County. Visitors can imagine what a large Roman estate on which olive oil was produced looked like. The area is marked by numerous mounds, and...

Biškupija is an archaeological site northeast of Pomer, right by the sea coast, in the municipality of Medulin in Istria County. It is interesting to those who like to follow the traces of old layers: here a Roman building was turned into a church with a small monastery. On...

In the Kaštela field, at a place called Mirje in Kaštel Stari, the remains of a building can be seen whose origin is still debated. The place attracts curious visitors because it shows how archaeology sometimes leaves questions open. Since the beginnings of Croatian...

Šumber is a settlement in the municipality of Sveta Nedelja, in Istria County, situated above the valley of the Raša river in northeastern Istria. It is interesting because in a small space it offers a combination of fortress, manor and suburb, and today it is a valuable...

The cave site near the Castle of St George is located in the municipality of Brtonigla, in Istria County. It is interesting because in a single underground cavity it records a thousand-year sequence of human occupation, from the Eneolithic to the early Middle Ages. The...

Brijuni is a group of islands off Fažana in Istria County, and its appeal lies in the fact that nature and several thousand years of history are intertwined in a small space. Because of this mixture the area has been assessed as a cultural landscape of exceptional...

The archaeological site with the Church of St Simon lies in the area of the Town of Vodnjan in Istria County, not far from Stancija Guran. It is interesting because almost a thousand years of history can be read in one place, from an early cemetery to the late medieval...

In the Nišćanski gaj area near the village of Nisko, in the municipality of Klis in Split-Dalmatia County, lie the Rajčica Wells. On the grey karst ground they stand out as a green landmark, so they are interesting to all who are interested in the traditional life...

The loggia and clock tower close off the eastern side of Brce, the central square of Kaštel Novi. It is the place where a visitor can best feel the town atmosphere of this Kaštela settlement. The loggia of the Confraternity of St Peter was built in 1795, and the...

In the field of Kaštel Novi stands the church of St Mary of Špiljan, also known as Stomorija. It is interesting to visitors because it is a medieval building with a stone fragment from the early Christian period. It belongs to the town of Kaštela in Split-Dalmatia...

In Kaštel Novi, in the town of Kaštela in Split-Dalmatia County, stands the church of St George of Žestinj, also known as the church of Miran, with the surrounding cemetery. For visitors it is a chance to see the remains of a medieval settlement beneath the hill...

Villa Nika was built right on the shore in Kaštel Stari and is part of the summer life of the former park next to the Palace hotel. Today it is an example of a Secession family villa that has remained almost unchanged. Dr Petar Kamber built it in 1902 southeast of...

The church of St Joseph in Kaštel Stari is an example of modest Baroque sacred architecture on the Kaštela riviera. It is located in the municipality of Kaštela, in Split-Dalmatia County, and dates from 1695. The church is single-nave, with a rectangular ground...

The church of Our Lady of the Rosary stands northwest of the historic core of Kaštel Stari. It is interesting as a large parish building that took a full hundred years to build. Construction began in 1871 to a design by Vicko Danilo, in the neo-Baroque style, and...

Hotel "Palace" stands in Kaštel Stari, in an area called Štalije, in the middle of a park reached by an avenue of cypresses. It is interesting as a witness to the development of tourism on this part of the coast in the interwar period. The place belongs to the town...

In Kaštel Stari, in the town of Kaštela, lies the Fuležina fountain with its associated aqueduct. It is an interesting place for those who want to understand how water shaped life in the Kaštela settlements. The fountain was created in honour of Emperor Franz Joseph's...

The church of St Nicholas in Kaštel Stari stands on the northern edge of the Kaštela field. It is a modest building, but an interesting story is connected with it about an older church and a medieval inscription. It is a single-nave building with a rectangular ground...

The Stupi cemetery in Kaštel Lukšić preserves the memory of the people who shaped this part of the Kaštela coast. It is located a little east of the settlement, in the municipality of Kaštela, in Split-Dalmatia County. The local cemetery was moved here in 1855,...

On a rock in the sea off Kaštel Lukšić rises the fortified summer residence Rosani. For visitors it is interesting as a rare example of a noble house that was at once a home and a defence against attacks from the sea. In 1482 the Venetian authorities gave the Trogir...

On Birnje, a prominent peak of the Kozjak mountain above Kaštel Lukšić, stands the church of St John the Baptist. It was built on the site of a prehistoric hillfort, one of the largest in Kaštela, so the climb to it is worthwhile for the extensive views. It belongs...

In Kaštel Lukšić, in the town of Kaštela in Split-Dalmatia County, stands the Old Church of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary. A walk along the sea makes it easy to visit this modest little church with Gothic and Renaissance features. According to the inscription...

On the seashore in Kaštel Lukšić stands the fortified summer residence of the Vitturi family, a building that was at once a country house and a fortress. For visitors it is a chance to see how the nobles on the Kaštela waterfront combined comfort and defence. The...

On the slopes of Kozjak, north of Kaštel Lukšić, stands the church of St Lawrence at Ostrog. It is of interest to walkers and lovers of medieval heritage because it stands on the site of a former settlement of the Croatian nobles the Didić. It belongs to the municipality...

In Branković near Kršan stands a residential and farm complex that is a valuable witness to traditional building. Its façade is lively, with three balatura (external stone stairways with a landing) and four vaulted openings (volte), and four chimneys of characteristic...

North of Kaštel Štafilić, in the municipality of Kaštela in Split-Dalmatia County, at the location called Knežine, the remains of a Roman villa rustica can be seen. The site is of interest to those who enjoy open-air archaeology, since part of the ancient architecture...

The Ćipiko Tower is one of the buildings from which the Kaštela took their name, and it stands in Kaštel Novi, in the town of Kaštela in Split-Dalmatia County. Visitors are drawn by its unusual position: the tower was built in the sea, and a bridge connected it...

Above Kaštel Kambelovac, in the town of Kaštela in Split-Dalmatia County, on a rocky height of Mount Kozjak called Krug, stand the Church of St Michael of Lažani and a watchtower. The site is of interest to hikers and lovers of antiquities, because it combines medieval...

Istria is a region very much focused on tourism, and for a very good reason. Given its location at the northern end of the Adriatic sea, it is a wonderful example of what the Mediterranean can truly offer. Incredible history, beautiful nature and fascinating culture...

Whether you are staying in the larger Istrian centres, Poreč, Rovinj, Pula, Opatija or Umag, or in a smaller place on the coast or inland Istria, you are surely wondering what to take home as a souvenir from this northernmost region of Croatia on the Adriatic coast,...

Guests highlight: Fish restaurant (specialising in monkfish). We have been to this konoba several times and were very pleased each time. Great food and very good prices, excellent staff and owner. Good and tasty food, a beautiful setting. As Plomin Luka is not one of...

Guests highlight: A pleasant and relaxed atmosphere with affordable and professional staff. Pizza scores 5. A good restaurant-pizzeria, pleasant ambience. Quality and fast service, professional waiters, affordable prices for food and drinks. Excellent Fantasia pizza....

Guests highlight: A nice place by the sea, affordable prices. Excellent atmosphere, friendly staff, fantastic pizzas. Excellent calamari, perfect pizzas, nice homemade wine. The service was friendly and excellent even when it was very busy. A simple restaurant right...

Guests highlight: A recommendation for a fish restaurant. Everything is fresh and the prices are fine too. Good food, but the price together with the waiter's service by the road is excessive. 60 eura for 2 people, 1 mixed salad, bread, wine, water, one fish each, that...

Guests highlight: The finest pizza ever! Friendly staff, a lovely ambience, affordable prices and a really very good pizza. Excellent as always, only it takes a long time to wait. Top-class pizza, very friendly staff. Whenever we are in Pula we go to Asterix for the...

Guests highlight: Fast and professional service without waiting. Food excellent, and above all an acceptable price. Worthy of every praise and recommended to everyone. Pleasant ambience and very fast service. Friendly waiter and an excellent price-quality ratio. Good...

Guests highlight: Super food and staff. Prawn risotto, fish platter and fish soup are great. Everything we ate was very tasty. The quantity is great for the price. The staff are very helpful. Large portions, tasty food prepared “home-style”, quick service. Parking...

Guests highlight: A good and not expensive restaurant with a tidy and very friendly host and staff. Nice place. Maybe the best in Barbariga. Very good service. Prices of the main Istrian dishes are standardised. More or less like the menus of other nice konobas, with...

Guests highlight: Food fine. Prices perhaps higher for the pre-season, but that has become the standard. The decor could be better. For food, staff and ambience a clean 10. Worth praising. The atmosphere is ok, the food could be tastier. Pleasant atmosphere, friendly...

Guests highlight: Super ambience, super food, a bit high prices. Lovely space, tasty food, friendly staff. Wonderful ambience, fine food, lovely people :) a truly complete experience! Well done. Tasty and big portions, moderate price. A nice restaurant in the countryside....

Guests highlight: Pizza excellent. Staff perfect. Ambience ideal. Excellent pizza, lovely location in the old part of town, friendly and approachable staff, pleasant and relaxed atmosphere. Super mood, the staff really very friendly, a recommendation for everyone. They...

Guests highlight: Five stars for the excellent food... there is no parking. The pizza is fine, the ambience is ok (the styles clash a little). The service is friendly. Prices could be lower. Excellent pizza... great staff and a pleasant ambience. Excellent pizzas and...

Guests highlight: For years everything at Santa Marina has stayed the same, and that is the best part. Good things should not be changed: fresh and tasty food, fast and accurate service, a natural and pleasant ambience and reasonable prices. Praise for all of it. Pleasant...

Guests highlight: Great pizza, my recommendation is the pizza speciale, but everything else also looks very good! Great, I will come back again, the staff is top-notch. Pleasant ambience and tasty food. Attentive staff. Lovely terrace, nice atmosphere! The mussels were...

Guests highlight: The pizza is excellent. Excellent pizza... great service. Good pizza and spaghetti. The service is good and the prices are not as high as at restaurants in top locations by the sea. Average pizza; using better cheeses would make it much better. Excellent,...

Guests highlight: Tasty food and friendly restaurant staff. The parking may be a bit small for all vehicles, so it can get crowded in peak season. A perfect pizza, service at the highest level, which is rarely seen, well done. Lovely and pleasant ambience, friendly...

Kamp Arena Stupice is located in a dense pine forest, next to Cape Kamenjak, not far from Pula. To be precise, it is 12 kilometres from Pula in the direction of Premantura. We are also special because the camp has a small sunny island. This island is a favourite resting...

Kamp Kažela Medulin prices, photos, beach, capacity and camp plan Kamp Kažela is located 2 kilometres from Medulin and 10 kilometres from the city of Pula. It is one of the larger campsites in Croatia, with an accommodation capacity of more than 4000 guests. The...

Kamp Arena Medulin prices, photos, beach, capacity and camp plan Kamp Arena Medulin can accommodate more than 3000 guests, which is how many it actually hosts during the season. That is why it is important to call and book your place for your holiday in good time. The...

Peškera Camp is located in the south of the Istrian peninsula. Set right by the sea, this campsite offers a true summer holiday experience. Camp Peškera provides its guests with accommodation on dedicated camping pitches and plots. The proximity of the village of...

Kamp Indije (Arena Indije) is located on a small peninsula near Banjol. Pula is only 7 kilometres away, and you can visit this historic city as part of a tourist excursion. The campsite has terraced ground, where our rental pitches are located. The terraced pitches...

Kamp Arena Stoja is located on the peninsula of the same name, only 3 kilometres from Pula. It is situated in the southern part of Istria, with a pebble and in places rocky beach. We offer guests a restaurant, a supermarket, a currency exchange office, a souvenir shop...

Kamp Bi Village has 3 stars and is located on the shore of a beautiful pebble beach, partly hidden in the natural shade of the nearby pine forest. The entire campsite is partly covered with pine needles and other Mediterranean vegetation. Inside the campsite there are...

Camp Pineta is situated in the shade of an old pine forest, on the south-western coast of Istria, opposite the famous islands of Brijuni National Park. The historic city of Pula is also nearby, and you can visit it during your stay at the camp. A summer holiday at...

Camp Veštar Rovinj – prices, photos, beach and camp map Camp Veštar is right by the beach, just 5 kilometres from Rovinj. From the camp there is a wonderful view of the nearby islands. Located in a natural, quiet bay, Camp Veštar offers an ideal place for a summer...

Camp Polari is open from 20 April to 30 September. The camp is hidden in a picturesque bay south of Rovinj. The camp area covers 2 kilometres along the beach, which is full of recreational facilities for an active holiday. For our guests we have a large pool, a spray...

Camp Porton Biondi Rovinj prices, photos, beach, capacity and camp map Camp Porton Biondi lies just 1 kilometre from the old town centre of Rovinj. The attractive location has in recent years invited many guests. People from all countries of Europe have noticed this,...

Camp Amarin is open from 20.04. to 30.09. We are known for the wide choice of sports activities and the beautiful view of the bell tower of St Euphemia and the old part of the town of Rovinj. Our camp is an ideal place for family holidays, annual holidays with family...

At Camp Val Saline there are several catering facilities, shops and various sports grounds. Guests can enjoy organised excursions by boat or by bus. You can explore small islets or the nearby towns of Istria. Pets are not allowed in our camp. Pitches at Camp Val Saline...

At the end of the 1960s the Valalta Naturist Camp was founded. It is located on the slopes along the northern part of the Rovinj coast. Over the years it has earned its title and become a synonym for quality naturist holidays. Camp Valalta has a rich offer, and in...

Naturist Park Koversada - The camp is open in the period between 20.04.2018. and 30.09.2018. We can safely say that we are the best-known naturist centre on our coast, and among the oldest in Europe. Naturist Park Koversada was founded in 1961, since when it has hosted...

Camp Porto Sole is open in the period between 01.01.2018. and 01.01.2019. It is only a 5-minute easy walk from Vrsar in Istria. The camp gently climbs towards the forest along the coast, and is located in the shade of pines and cypresses. We offer our guests a holiday...

Camp Valkanela is located in a beautiful bay between Vrsar and Funtana. We offer our guests really a lot, so below we will describe the camp's offer, opening hours, show some photos and invite you to book with us. Camp Valkanela is open in the period between 20.04.2018....

Orsera Camping Resort is located on the western coast of Istria, on the very edge of the little town of Vrsar. Camp Orsera has 3 stars and proudly holds the title of one of the best campsites in Croatia. The area around the camp is a natural setting covered in green...

Camping Zelena Laguna Poreč prices, photos, beach, capacity and camp plan Zelena Laguna is another popular getaway near Poreč. Spend unforgettable summer holiday days with us here, close to the historic little town in Istria. Beside the camp the natural surroundings...

Camping Plava laguna Poreč – prices, photos, beach and camp map Resort Plava Laguna is one of the most visited holiday resorts in Istria. Come, and bring your family or friends, and see for yourself the quality of what our resort offers. Spend your summer holiday...

Beach of Camp Ulika Naturist Kamp Ulika will give you an unforgettable holiday, free of worries and of thoughts about the everyday life you left behind at home. Allow yourself to make the best possible use of your summer holiday. Visit us and enjoy the beautiful beaches...

We bring you a list of the most famous sights and locations you need to visit if you are in the towns of Rabac, Labin or the surrounding towns and cities of Istria and suggestions for working in the vicinity of these towns on the south side of the Istrian peninsula. Labin...

Poreč ist eine Stadt an der Westküste der Halbinsel Istrien und eine der meistbesuchten touristischen Städte in Kroatien. Heute ist der Tourismus die Hauptaktivität, die die Wirtschaft von Poreč antreibt. Die Stadt ist reich an historischen Denkmälern,...

We bring you a list of the most famous sights and locations you need to visit if you are in Rovinj or around Rovinj and Istria. The city is located on the beautiful Istrian coast, just below the Lim Channel. They say that Rovinj is the best city for romance - at least...

We bring you a list of the most famous sights and locations you need to visit if you are in Pula or in the surroundings of Pula as well as in Istria or where to find apartments in Pula. Pula Surroundings - what to visit The Brijuni National Park, although known as...

The Zadar–Pula catamaran is the longest route of the state fast-boat line 9141, which on the way to Pula calls at Silba, Ilovik, Mali Lošinj, Susak and Unije. Since 23. srpnja 2021. the line has been operated by the carrier Kapetan Luka – Krilo, after the previous...

The catamaran on the state fast-boat line 9401 connects Zadar with the island of Premuda (the port of Krijal), with stops along the way at Olib and Silba. Since 1 May 2025 the line has been operated by the carrier TP Line with the fast passenger catamaran HSC Kalelarga,...

Camp Lanterna Vabriga Poreč Experience unforgettable moments at Lanterna Camping Resort in Istria. We present Lanterna Premium Camping Resort, the offer and the atmosphere that will welcome you on your annual holiday. This is the ideal place to take your whole family...

Camping Materada Poreč Camping Materada in Poreč is located on a small peninsula north of Poreč itself. It is only 2 kilometres from the town, in a green setting and in the immediate vicinity of the sea. This campsite is the perfect combination of nature and luxury...

Camping Indije Banjole The small town of Banjole has only around 1,000 inhabitants and is a true paradise for camping. It is 6 kilometres from Pula, which is ideal if you want to visit that city and explore its historical and tourist offer. Banjole is a small fishing...

Camping Mon Perin Bale Valle Camping Mon Perin is located in Bale, in Istria in Croatia. This luxury campsite is an excellent choice for anyone seeking an uncompromising holiday, with all the available amenities and only the very best stay. You can reach the campsite...

Camp Colone Bale Camp Colone Bale is some 8 kilometres from the town of Bale itself, so from Bale you get there in about 10 minutes by car. The camp is an excellent place for families to holiday, for first-time guests, nature lovers and people who like to engage in...

Aldo Drosina Stadium Pula Aldo Drosina Stadium is the city stadium in Pula. The stadium in Pula is named after the legend of Pula football, who later also became a coach, Aldo Drosina. The clubs NK Istra 1961 and NK Istra Pula play their home matches there. The contract...

Valsaline Beach is located in the bay in front of the Youth Hostel Pula south of the city center. On the beach there is a large number of young people who are in the hostel and a favorite place for them is the La Playa beach bar where you can sip cocktails with a sea...

This informal naturist beach is located at the very end of Rabac, 300 meters from the hotel "Neptun". The beach is about 1500m long, consisting of rocks and several small pebbly bays that are very popular, facing the island of Cres. Most bathers on the beach...

The Rovinj Aquarium is located in a century-old building situated within the Marine Research Centre of the Ruđer Bošković Institute, where you can experience the full diversity of the Adriatic underwater world. It was opened in 1891 as the Zoological Station of the...

Aquapark Aquacolors in Poreč is one of the largest water parks in Croatia, with slides, a large "lazy" river for floating, pools and facilities for all ages. In the 2026. season the park is open from 29. svibnja to 12. rujna. Admission price (2026.) CategoryConditionPrice Standardpersons...

Marafor Square in Poreč is the former Roman forum where public gatherings used to be held. In the past, a large Roman sanctuary stood here, namely the Temple of Mars, of which only remnants survive today. The square used to be much larger than it is today. The original...

Baredine Cave is a protected geomorphological natural monument and the first speleological site in Istria arranged for tourist visits. The cave is located near the village of Nova Vas, between Poreč, Višnjan and Tar. The site was opened in 1995. This cave is a treasury...

Aquapark Istralandia is a fun water park located about 5 kilometres from Novigrad, towards the interior of Istria. The park opened in 2014 and is the first water park in Istria; it covers an area of 81,000 m² and offers a large number of attractions for children and...

Labin is a town in Croatia, in Istria County. It consists of seventeen settlements, which we will list: Bartići, Breg, Duga Luka, Gondolići, Gora Glušići, Kapelica, Kranjci, Labin, Marceljani, Presika, Rabac, Ripenda Kosi, Ripenda Kras, Ripenda Verbanci, Rogočana,...

Vodnjan is a smaller town in Istria, only about 10 kilometres from Pula. Historically this little town is significant and rich in stories from the past. The best proof of this is the church of St Blaise, which houses a world-famous collection of relics. According to...

Umag is a town on the western Istrian coast, only 10 kilometres from the Slovenian border, and together with Savudrija it is the westernmost place in the Republic of Croatia. So it is the first town you reach if you come to Istria from the north. Umag wins you over...

Rovinj is a smaller town in Croatia, more precisely in Istria, and one of the better-known tourist destinations for a summer holiday. The town lies on the beautiful coast of Istria, just below the Lim Channel. They say of Rovinj that it is the best town for romantics...

Pula is a well-known tourist town in Croatia. It lies on the south-western coast of the Istrian peninsula, in a well-sheltered bay. Besides being known for tourism, this town has a long tradition of winemaking, fishing and shipbuilding, and it is also a transit port. Beaches...

Poreč is a town nearly two thousand years old. It was built around a harbour protected from the sea by the islet of Sveti Nikola. Besides the mentioned island, the town itself also includes two smaller islands, Altijež and Regata, and six more small rocky islets of...

We take this opportunity to present the best beaches in Istria. Visit places where you can have fun and enjoy pleasant moments during your holiday. Besides swimming and sunbathing, spice up your summer days with gastronomic delights, leisurely strolls or a night out...

The Arch of the Sergii is also known as the Golden Gate of Pula. It is one of the best-preserved ancient monuments in Pula. The arch was erected in the first century BC by Salvia Postuma, who had married into the Sergii family. It was set up in memory of three brothers...

The Roman Forum in Pula has been the central square since the time of the Roman colony of Pola, when all the important city functions were located there. Today's square has changed considerably, and the only thing remaining on the site is the Temple of Augustus, which...

Pula Arena is the largest monument of ancient construction in Croatia, the sixth largest amphitheatre in the world, and one of the best-preserved of its kind in the world. It was built in the first century, presumably at the request of Emperor Augustus, and construction...

The largest church in Istria is the Church of St Blaise in Vodnjan, which was built in 1800 and took a full 20 years to construct. But the church is known not only for its size and appearance, but for its large number of relics and exhibits. The church holds over 700...

Pula is, due to its large number of reefs and wrecks, one of the best locations for diving in Istria, and consequently there is also a large range of diving centres offering various programmes. If you don't have time for diving courses, which last several days, you...

On Paltana beach, in the bay of the same name in Banjole, you can find several sports courts, including a beach volleyball court, a beach football pitch and a full-size football pitch, for all lovers of sporting activities. Besides the sports courts and the beach, there...

Zlatni rt, also known as Punta Corrente, is located about 1.5 kilometres south of Rovinj and is one of the most significant park areas on our coast. The park-forest of Zlatni rt is closed to motor vehicle traffic (you can park your car at the Monvi car park ) and is...

SkyFox Adventure Park Poreč is designed for guests eager for fun and adventure, and is intended for both children and adults. The park consists of 3 trails of varying difficulty. The white and yellow trails are intended for children, who face walking over mushroom-shaped...

Bale is an ideal place to start a cycling tour of Istria. The town is located on a hill at about 150 metres above sea level and offers kilometres of cycling trails, among which we highlight the trail to Palud Bay, home to the only ornithological park in Istria. On this...

Medulin is a municipality located at the very south of Istria, with about 6,000 inhabitants. Medulin is best known for its beautiful pebble beaches, which may be the most beautiful in the whole of Istria. The sea is crystal clear and free of any pollution or dirt. Besides...