One of the most well-known and best-developed tourist destinations in Croatia is the region of Istria. While this means that some areas have become populated by large, built-up developments and busy resort towns that can be flooded with crowds of tourists on package deals during the high season, you will still find that there is plenty of authenticity and untouched beauty to enjoy in the region. From medieval hilltop towns to hidden beaches along the distinctively rocky Istrian coast, from Roman ruins to lush landscapes dotted by orchards and vineyards, the charming, varied, and verdant landscape of Istria has lots to offer the discerning tourist looking for something beyond more typically touristy destinations and pursuits. Just browse our villas in Istria and you can come and discover the region's endless surprises and charms for yourself.
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We have discussed Croatia’s cuisine before and mentioned different foods from areas all throughout various parts of the country that any serious foodie should try while holidaying in Croatia but one of the best regions to visit if you want to spend time eating well is Dalmatia. Croatian cuisine is varied and fascinating and each region of Croatia has its own distinct culinary traditions that developed from a combination of the seasonally and locally available foods that are allowed by each region's geographic location and each region's proximity to other countries and cultures. Croatian cuisine has been influenced by connections to Slavic, Hungarian, Turkish, Greek, Roman, and Italian culture.
Dalmatian cuisine, in particular, is characterised by fresh ingredients, simplicity, less intense spicy flavours, and the use of lots of fresh herbs and wild plants. This latter point is the case because the region is rich in Mediterranean herbs, like sage, bay leaves, rosemary, basil, thyme and more. As it is a coastal area, while there are some truly excellent meat dishes, it is a cuisine that especially boasts a lot of delicious shellfish and seafood dishes from various stews to grilled fish and more.
Dalmatian cuisine, in particular, is characterised by fresh ingredients, simplicity, less intense spicy flavours, and the use of lots of fresh herbs and wild plants. This latter point is the case because the region is rich in Mediterranean herbs, like sage, bay leaves, rosemary, basil, thyme and more. As it is a coastal area, while there are some truly excellent meat dishes, it is a cuisine that especially boasts a lot of delicious shellfish and seafood dishes from various stews to grilled fish and more.