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Croatia - Istria

Istria is the largest peninsula in the Adriatic Sea where different civilizations, cultures and traditions are all intertwined. Its coastline and numerous surrounding islands are covered in pine trees and dense evergreen which give beautiful natural shade. Istria's interior is full of lush vegetation, hills and valleys, rivers and ravines.
Troubled times in Istria's history account for its numerous historical and cultural monuments, churches and shrines. Some of the larger cities in Istria are Pula, Porec, Rovinj, Pazin, Buzet, Motovun Umag and Novigrad.
Porec is a city of entertainment and nightlife, Pula is the city of concerts, film and culture, and Rovinj is known as the city of romance. The destinations of Pula, Rovinj, Porec, Umag, Rabac, Medulin and Premantura in the south each contribute something different to tourism in Istria.

Throughout the years, Istria has orientated itself around tourism. So, because of this, its capacity in accommodation has grown. Visitors can find accommodation such as apartments and rooms in private homes, villas, hotels, camps and agro tourism. Agro tourism is quite popular and most of these destinations are located in the interior parts of Istria. Here guests can rent an apartment or room and enjoy a holiday in nature along with great homemade food and wine. The Istrian towns of Motovun, Pazin, Buzet, Vodnjan and Svetvincenat are known for their wonderful wines, wine cellars and vineyards. This area is also known for the delicacy called truffles.
They are found in central and northern Istria and are something guests must try.

Another "must see" place is the National Park of Brijuni on the island of Brijuni in the south of Istria. It is a beautiful island surrounded by clear blue sea and has many attractions.

Visitors can also take advantage of Istria's nautical tourism. Guests are free to sail in and enjoy their holiday touring the coastal cities as well as many islands and inlets.
Istria's tourism is a prominent part of Croatia because of its wide variety of restaurants, taverns, inns, and agro tourism, apartments, rooms, hotels, villas, and camps, entertainment which includes cocktail bars, cafes and discotheques as well as sports and recreation.
Explore Istria with friends and family and you can be sure that it will be a holiday you will never forget.