Istria

Blue seas, white stone and the green interior make up the colour scheme of Istria, the largest peninsula in Croatia. The blueness of its shoreline is contrasted by the lush greenery of its interior and the tiny, “acropolian” towns which, themselves somewhere between waking and sleeping, erase that thin line that divides the real from the illusion. And turn into your very own story. Read more

Prestige Wellness Spa Casino Mulino Hotel, Buje

The Prestige Wellness & Spa is located in the 4-star Casino Mulino Hotel that rises close to the sea, not far from the small historic town of Buje, and next to the Slovene – Croatian border crossing of Plovanija. Read more

San Rocco Wellness Spa Hotel, Brtonigla

The San Rocco Wellness & Spa is in the four-star San Rocco Hotel in the Istrian village of Brtonigla renown for excellent wines and top of the line gastronomy. The complex of three buildings (hotel with 12 superbly appointed rooms, a multi-functional hall and wellness centre) built of white Istrian stone and surrounded by olive groves, is located 5 km from the sea and some 30 km from the Italian border. Read more

Wellness Valamar Sanfi Hotel, Rabac

The four-star Valamar Sanfior Hotel is located in Rabac, by the sea on an idyllic peninsula, in the shade of a lovely pine wood and enjoying a specatculaar view of the sea and the islands of Kvarner. The hotel has 115 comfortable rooms of contemporary design facing either the fragrant pine wood or the crystal blue seas. Read more

Hum, Istria

If you do not count yourself among those who wish to spend their vacation only in urban and densely populated areas, one of the possible alternatives for you is an excursion to Hum, a place where you can enjoy in peace, tranquillity and a unique atmosphere. Read more

Istrian wine roads

Wine is an inevitable part of Istria’s identity, and the wine roads are an organic part of the tourist attractions in the penninsula.

There are presently six wine roads in the Istrian region: in the areas of Buje, Poreč, Buzet, Pazin, Rovinj, Vodnjan and Labin, including 88 itineraries/stations. Read more

Duga Uvala Wellness Centre Croatia Hotel, Pula

The Duga Uvala Wellness Centre is located in the three-star Croatia hotel, 22 km from the town of Pula and 10 km from the Pula airport. Situated by the sea, in the cove of Vignola, the hotel has 240 rooms, good gastronomic selection and wide ranging sports and recreation facilities. Also available in the same estate are a number of apartments. Read more

Ucka Nature Park

Ucka is a narrow and tall mountain (1,401 metres) that separates Istria and Kvarner, and extends almost vertically to the Dinarides, i.e., Ćićarija, which continues onto it.

Geologically it is composed predominantly of calciferous rock, and in its top section there is a narrow zone of flysch beneath the limestone cap. The slopes are a combination of limestone and dolomite, with relief forms created by erosion and tectonic activity. Read more

Istarske Toplice Health Resort, Medicinal Wellness Centre

The Istrian Spa is located in the northwestern part of Istria, in the valley of the Mirna river, at the foot of the magical old town of Motovun, only 30 km from Poreč and 40 km from the Italian border. The resort has 350 rooms and 2 apartments, as well as 48 beds of contemporary design and four star level of standard in the newly appointed facility of Sv. Stjepan. Read more

The Body Holiday Wellness Centre, Sol Garden Istra Hotel, Umag

The Body Holiday Wellness Centre is located in the four-star Sol Garden Istra Hotel which was built in 2006. It is located in the Katoro tourist estate, 250 m from the sea and 3 km from the town of Umag, to which it is linked by the promenade along the shore. Read more

Nautica Wellness Centre Hotel, Novigrad

The Nautica Wellness Centre is an integral part of the four-star Nautica Hotel in the small town of Novigrad, within the nautical-cum-tourist complex that comprises the Nautica Marina, the Nautica Hotel, an exclusive restaurant and a lounge-bar. Read more

Mythos Medicinal Spa Valsabbion Hotel, Pula

The Mythos Medicinal Spa within the three-star Valsabbion Hotel is located in the Pješčana Uvala of Pula, 50 m from the sea. The hotel has 10 well appointed rooms, and an exclusive restaurant with auctorial menu which has received numerous acclaims for creativity and quality. Read more

Istrian Relax Village Wellness and Beauty Centre, Sol Hotel Umag

The Istrian Relax Village Wellness and Beauty Centre is located in the fourstar Sol Hotel Umag, on a cape by the sea, 1 km from the centre of the town of Umag. Read more

Coral Fusion Spa Wellness Beauty Centre, Sol Coral Hotel, Umag

The five-star Coral Fusion Spa Wellness& Beauty Centre is located 3 km from Umag, in the Katoro tourist estate, right by the sea. The hotel has been fully renovated in 2008, it has 245 rooms and 6 junior apartments, with a number of accommodation units being adapted to the guests with physical disability. Read more

Eden, Istra and Park Hotel awarded by Thomson Holidays

The leading British tour-operator Thomson Holidays has recently awarded the hotels Eden, Istra and Park, owned by the Maistra hotel-company, with golden medals for quality and service. The award “4T Best Thomson Summer Accommodation” was awarded to Eden for the 11^th time and to Istra for the second time, while hotel Park was awarded with the “3T Best Thomson Summer Accommodation” for the sixth time in a row. Read more

Valamar Diamant Wellness Hotel, Porec

The Valamar Diamant Wellness is accommodated in the four-star Valamar Diamant Hotel, and it off ers the integral beauty and wellness programme in one place.

The hotel, with 244 spacious rooms of modern design, with a wide variety of wellness and sports programmes, sits in the shade of old pine trees close to the sea, and only a 10-minute walking distance from the picturesque historic heart of Poreč in which the magnificent Euphrasius’ basilica (a monument under the UNESCO protection) is also located. Read more

Beauty Spa Eden Hotel, Rovinj

The Beauty and Spa centre is housed in the four-star Eden hotel, in the immediate vicinity of the sea, in the midst of the old park-wood of Zlatni rt. The hotel has 325 rooms and apartments, and it enjoys a lovely view of the old centre of Rovinj which is only a few minutes of a pleasant walk away. Read more

Otok Wellness Istra Hotel, Rovinj

The Otok Wellness is housed in the fourstar Istra Hotel which is located on the isle of St. Andrija, only a 10-minute boat ride from the picturesque town of Rovinj. Read more

Art Wellness Monte Mulini Hotel, Rovinj

The Art Wellness Centre is housed in the newly built five-star Monte Mulini Hotel which is located in the Zlatni rt parkwood, right by the sea amidst lush Mediterranean greenery. This hotel of 109 rooms and 10 apartments has a fine selection of catering establishments and a just as fine a wine cellar. It also offers its guests a wide ranging sports and recreational facilities. Read more

Istria cycling tourism

Istria has recognized the potential of enrichening its tourist offer with cycling for tourists, which is becoming more and more popular throughout the world. In comparison to other parts of Croatia, Istria is the dominant region concerning this type of tourism and has around 40, mostly off-road, trails at its disposal, along which some 20 races, including international ones that are held every year. Read more

Pula

Located on the southern part of the Istrian Peninsula, Pula is Istria’s largest city and one of its most popular tourist destinations. Read more

Rovinj

One of Croatia’s most beautiful cities, Rovinj sits picturesquely upon a rock promontory, on the western side of the Istrian Peninsula. The Istrian town is regarded as one of the most romantic Croatian travel destinations. Rovinj delights the guests with its architecture and atmosphere. The old town core of Rovinj is situated on an elevation dominated by Baroque the Church of St. Euphemia. Read more