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If you are looking for a holiday in Croatia that combines perfect tourist attractions, wonderful beaches and sunny days, good food and wine, and adventure, you will find few destinations as perfectly suited as Istria. The region is often divided into two categories: the coastal tourism hotspot that is “Blue Istria,” and the calmer and lush inland area known as, “Green Istria.” While the former offers all of the attractions, resorts, restaurants, bars, and facilities that one might want for a fun and relaxing vacation, the latter affords stunning landscapes that are just waiting to be uncovered and explored!

Those who love hiking, spotting animals, admiring stunning surroundings, and exploring lush landscapes, ancient ruins, and diverse marine life will find that one of Green Istria’s most charming attractions delivers all this and more: the Brijuni National Park. An ideal spot for adventure while enjoy a perfect getaway, it is a must to add to your itinerary while staying in a vacation rental in Istria.

Umag is the kind of stylish and picturesque and perfectly lovely seaside resort that one might imagine when dreaming of going on a vacation in Croatia. Located along the coastline of Istria, it is the westernmost town in Croatia and is in a part of the country that is especially lush and green and home to some incredibly fertile vineyards. Featuring areas of forestry, stunningly crystal-clear and bluer than blue waters, pretty beaches, an Old Town with picturesque cobbled streets and ancient origins, some amazing tourist attractions and annual events, and much more besides, it is a place that has all that you could ask for in order to enjoy a pefectly relaxing getaway in Istria. Get browsing our range of charming villas in Umag and then come and start exploring it all for yourself!

While there are plenty of great things to see and do all throughout the area, if you have found your vacation rental in Umag, then these ten picks of attractions and events are some that you should make sure not miss out on during your time in this beautiful seaside gem in Croatia...

When one imagines a vacation in Croatia and time spent enjoying the coastline, they tend to think of hot summer days, sprawled out on the beach or splashing around in the water. However, there is so much more to Croatia than just sun holidays. There is a wealth of incredible natural beauty from towering peaks to glittering lakes to fascinating swamps to lush valleys where all sorts of outdoor pursuits can be enjoyed from hiking to zip-lining, to rock-climbing to, even, skiing. Yes, skiing! Many don’t think of skiing when it comes to Croatia and, certainly, it is not a major ski destination by any stretch of the imagination but there are some mountains across the country that support ski holidays during the colder months. These same mountains are also excellent spots for other leisure activities throughout the rest of the year so even if you miss the ski season, they are still worth seeking out if you like to stay active and take in the great outdoors while on vacation.

If you head to Rijeka during the winter, for example, you can head to Platak, a charming ski resort that is ideal for intermediate skiiers and that boasts views over the coast from its snowy peaks. Then, during the spring, summer, and autumn, you can also head to Platak for a different sort of thrill by trying your hand at mountain biking or enjoying the many different hiking trails around the area that afford truly stunning panoramas over the surrounding countryside and coast. So, just find yourself a villa in Rijeka and then come to enjoy the adventure and natural bounty on offer in this part of Croatia, no matter the weather or when you happen plan your trip!