30 THINGS TO SEE AND DO IN ISTRIA

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Last year, during our 2-month interrail for the Balkans, we were very surprised with a (almost) unknown region of Croatia: Istria. And we liked it so much that this year we returned with Lety's parents to spend a couple of weeks in the summer. Although the best known of this region of northern Croatia is its coast and its natural beaches, it is also true that not only from its coastlines does the region live: there are options for lovers of nature, authentic villages and of course, of The good gastronomy. In this article we will recommend you 30 things to see and do in Istria,so you can enjoy your visit as a dwarf

1. Visit the Pula Arena, one of the largest Roman amphitheaters in the world and the only one that is perfectly preserved. Amazing!

2. But don't forget two other shocking places in this city: we talk about Arch of Triumph and of Augustus Temple.

3. Try the burek, a kind of salty cake with different fillings (we dreamed of cheese for a few months ...).

4. Take advantage that this is the land of vineyards and toast with some Istrian wine, Although we are not very knowledgeable about wines, we like Malvasia very much!

5. Explore on your own or on a tour like this the Peninsula Premantura National Park (Kamenjak National Park) and enjoy its spectacular beaches and coves. Here we tell you which are the most beautiful beaches of Istria.

6. Squeeze each of the last sun rays of the sunsets with a Karlovacko beer or one Ožujsko Very cool in the hand.

7. Another essential thing what to see and do in Istria is to visit the city of Porec and marvel at the mosaics of the Euphrasian Basilica.

8. Go to truffle hunting: Istria is a region famous for this delicatessen, so if you like and enjoy a nature walk, you have no better plan!

9. Or go to one olive oil tasting, another of its star products. Not only in Spain is the rich oil.

10. Walk the center of Rovinj, perhaps the most charming town in Istria, looking for snapshots like this ... or do a mini-cruise to see dolphins 🙂

Tip: this one-day tour will take you to know some of the most beautiful stages of Istria.

11. It is worth approaching Limski Channel and navigate along your fjord.

12. In Pula, look for traces ofJames Joyce, who lived in the Croatian city for six months.

13. And don't forget to stop by the smallest "city" in the world: Hum.

14. The Učka Nature Park It is a good place to get to know a beautiful karst landscape and to do some hiking.

15. Walk the streets of Groznjan, a small town full of shops and art galleries, or have a coffee and regain strength while visiting the town of Bale.

16. Another inland town that is worth visiting is Pazin or Porec, between Pula and Rovinj ... a real gem!

17. Paste a few dips in the Verudela beaches.

18. You can also approach the Brijuni National Park and fall in love with its small islands bathed in crystalline waters.

19. Just don't forget to bring the booties: the vast majority of Istria's beaches are rocky ...

20. And know the Croatian Tuscany: they call this way to the interior of Istria, since with its medieval towns, fields and hills it looks a lot like the 'Italian cousin'. Motovun It is one of the best stops!

21. A good idea is to eat atVrsar, a small and very nice coast town.

22. If you are in Istria on August 28, come to Novigrad To celebrate their patron, the town will be lively and cute!

23. Bathe in the Banjole beaches, a few km from Pula, is another of the best things What to see and do in Istria.

24. The east coast of Istria deserves the odd excursion: Labin, Rabac and Opatija are good destinations.

25. In the Premantura Peninsula look for the dinosaur footprintsWe do not know if they are real or not, but at least it is curious!

26. Do you know that in Istria you can stay in an authentic lighthouse? In the Porer LighthouseFor example, rates range from € 70 to € 130 per night (depending on the season).

27. Visit the little one Plomin Luka fjord, where you can also take a good bath.

28. Eat, at least once, in a typical konoba (traditional restaurants of the region). Here you can try several Istrian dishes but we recommend that you do not miss some ham from the area and some fish-based dish.

29. If you visit Pula in July you are in luck: there is a summer film festival Very nice.

30. Returns: Istria is a region that falls in love…. and Croatia is full of other corners that deserve to be known!