ISTRIA
Explore, discover, experience everything Istria has to offer
ISTRIA - ROMANTIC PLACE OF PLEASANT LIVING AND HEDONISM.
Experience the freshest fruits and vegetables from organic farming, available directly from local growers right at their doorstep. Everything is organic, local, and within your reach. Istria, renowned for its exceptional extra virgin olive oils, has proudly held this title for several years.
In the charming town of Motovun and its picturesque surroundings, you’ll find renowned winemakers like Fakin, Tomaz, Roxanich, Benvenuti, Dešković, Matošević, and Clay. They offer exquisite wines that have received top awards at international exhibitions.
Amidst the untouched beauty of Motovun’s landscapes, flocks of sheep and goats graze peacefully, providing you with a variety of delicious cheeses made from cow’s, sheep’s, or goat’s milk. These local delights are always available to tantalize your taste buds.
Concerts and exhibitions, White Truffles and Teran Festival, nearby wine roads and olive oil
roads, cycling paths, running tracks, caves, historical sites, the vicinity of the beaches with crystal
clear blue sea, aqua park with pools, riding or paragliding above Motovun, are only some of the
activities available throughout the whole year.
Around Motovun
Easy to reach:
PULA – Roman Colosseum, concerts, film festival
BRIJUNI – National Park
POREČ BASILICA – 6th century, UNESCO
VENICE – boat trip from Poreč
FRESCOES – Beram
PAZIN CAVE – described by Jules Verne
ZIP LINE
AQUACOLORS – Aquapark
OBSERVATORY – Tičan
ISTRALANDIA– Aquapark
HUM – the smallest town in the world
BAREDINE – speleological caves
BUZET – seven waterfalls trail – hiking
GROŽNJAN – artist colony, exhibitions, JAZZ concerts
PARENZANA– cycling trail – 123 km – connecting 33 places across 3 countries (Italy, Slovenia, Croatia)
ISTRA 100 – UTMB – 100 miles of Istria – ultra trail – running
Cities on the West Coast of Istria:
POREČ, ROVINJ, NOVIGRAD, UMAG, VRSAR
RT KAMENJAK– nature park
HIKING TRAILS
Book your stay in this gem located in the heart of Istria
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