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Rovinj is not only considered one of the most beautiful towns on the Croatian coastline but it is also a stretch of the Istrian peninsula that is steeped in Italian cultural heritage to offer those who book a villa in Rovinj a combination of Croatian and Italian charm. With impressive good looks, a romantic atmosphere, great seafood in the local restaurants, less intense tourist crowds than some of Croatia’s other beloved seaside destinations, and charm to spare, Rovinj is an ideal place to spend a whole vacation or a great day-trip spot if you have booked a holiday rental in Istria. Here are our top five things to see and do in town!

When it comes to holiday destinations in Croatia, it is hard to beat Zadar with its long coastline, beautiful landscapes, and mild climate. The city of Zadar itself is also remarkable with its Roman origins, amazing museums, charming old town, interesting tourist attractions, and foodie scene in addition to the fact that it never really becomes totally overrun with tourists. Other towns and resorts in the region are also pretty and fascinating including the wine town of Benkovac, the stunning town of Pag that was designed by Renaissance genius Juraj Dalmatinac, and Nin with its amazing sandy beaches and perfect wind-surfing conditions - to name but a few. 

There are already plenty of great reasons to plan a visit to the theatre if you book a holiday rental in Rijeka – a whole calendar of reasons! - but the building of the Ivan Zajc Croatian National Theatre itself is already compelling enough even if you weren't attending a performance in its hallowed halls.

Located on the bank of the Rječina River, not far from the port's docks, and by the main market in the city, the stunning theatre building dates to the late 19th century after the previous iteration of the city’s theatre was found to be a fire hazard in the wake of several fires in theatres around Europe at the time. With a legacy of productions and theatre culture in the city going back centuries, it was decided that a new and safer theatre would be built for Rijeka under the mayor, Giovanni Ciotta. A specialised design studio in Vienna was tasked with the project and architects Herman Helmer and Ferdinand Fellner led the team. 

Zagreb is a city with lots to offer tourists but, in particular, it is a city of curious museums. In fact, Zagreb has the largest number of museums per capita in the world and there are some very unique examples among them! Book a villa in Zagreb and between exploring the charming historic centre, hanging out at the outdoor cafes, strolling through the pretty parks, admiring the impressive Cathedral, shopping at the markets, taking in the street art, attending shows at the stunning National Theatre, going on day trips to the likes of the famous Plitvice Lakes, and darting between all of the museums in town, you’ll never be short of something to see or do! We think that Zagreb is an ideal spot for a city break and a little off the beaten track compared to many other European capitals.

If you are in the market for a sleek and chic modern villa with all of the mod-cons you could ask for, a private pool, a short drive to the beach, easy access to gorgeous and famous towns along the coast of Istria, plenty of space, and all at an incredible price point, then look no further than De Flora.

This four bedroom, three bathroom gem of a villa in Istria sleeps up to nine guests and is located in Galižana, 1km from the centre of town, 5km from the famous town of Pula, and 4.5km from the beach. It offers ample room, with bright, spacious, and modern interiors. Split across three floors, the house actually has two living room and kitchen areas with bedrooms on the same floor on the lower ground and ground floor, making it an ideal option for more than one family travelling together or a group of friends who want to have room enough to cook or do their own thing and have their own space at times. There is also ample room, of course, for everyone to mingle or for a single group or family to all be together while not being on top of each other.