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If you're looking to holiday in Croatia this fall and you really want to eat well while harvest season is in full swing and there is an even larger selection of culinary delights on offer, then a villa in Istria is just the thing! Pretty much the foodie destination of choice in Croatia, Istria has a rich culinary tradition that brings together Italian and Central European influences with local delicacies and specialties to produce a cuisine that is hearty, rich, flavourful, and comforting – just the things we all crave as the year begins to wind towards an end and temperatures begin to drop! Famously the area from which many of Croatia's most famous dishes come, Istria is an ideal destination for epicureans looking to vacation over the next couple of months. But once you get there, what should you look out for? Well, here are five classic Istrian dishes that you should definitely make a point of eating while exploring the region...

Croatia is a famous holiday destination among sun-worshippers and sea-lovers as it boasts a long and scenic coastline, lots of little islands to be discovered, and wonderful Mediterranean weather, all at a pretty reasonable price-tag compared to many other locations in the area. The region of Istria, in particular, is well-known as an excellent coastal destination as is the area around the famous capital of Dubrovnik. However, there are plenty of other wonderful seaside destinations to be discovered. Primorje-Gorski Kotar County, for example, boasts a long coastline along the Northern Adriatic, some 55 islands, 86 harbours, lots of villages, towns, and cities by the sea, and endless beaches. If you love being by the sea then a vacation rental in Primorje-Gorski Kotar County is just the thing! In fact, it is in this region that you will find the island of Rab with rare soft, sandy beaches for Croatia that rival the perfect strands of the Caribbean. Another of the most appealing examples among these various coastal gems is the town of Opatija, which is where Croatian tourism was born and where you'll find one of the most unique and striking beaches in the country.

Zadar is one of the holiday destinations in Croatia in which we have the most numerous vacation rentals to choose from, giving you lots of great options no matter how many are in your party, when you're going, any special requirements you might need, and more. However, a villa in Zadar is not just a great idea because of the kind of variety in rentals that we can offer but because Zadar itself makes for a perfect getaway destination. Boasting a mild climate, a long coastline punctuated by over fifty resorts and seaside towns, around 150 islets, unspoiled reefs and seas, impossible natural beauty, Roman ruins, Medieval churches, unique attractions, regattas, gastronomic delights, endless outdoor pursuits from hiking to windsurfing, and much more besides, Zadar is the kind of stunning natural gem where you will find a rich history and culture to dive into and endless things to see and do. However, if you're not already convinced, then here are five specific reasons as to why you should book a holiday rental in Zadar and plan a holiday in this stunning region of Croatia as soon as possible...

Dubrovnik may not actually be the capital of Croatia but it is, nonetheless, one of the best-known and most-beloved cities and holiday destinations in the country. If you're looking to holiday in Croatia, it is an excellent option. A famously beautiful stronghold that is known as the, “Pearl of the Adriatic,” that meets the wonderfully glittering blue waters of the Adriatic Sea, it is an evocative and charming city that makes one feel as though they have somehow slipped back in time. This, perhaps, is why it became a key filming location to the fantastical and quasi-medieval world of Game of Thrones, a claim to fame that has only further secured it in the mind of tourists looking to vacation in Croatia. In fact, there are lots of reasons to book a villa in Dubrovnik ASAP. Here are just five...

This week, we've been talking about the excitement of planning your holiday and how, for many, it is best to have lots of different options to look through, browse, and dream about in order to find the perfect vacation rental. Obviously, we have more options in some destinations than others and, after discussing our incredible amount of choice in Tuscany and Catalonia in the first half of this article, we have yet more destinations to mention where you will be absolutely spoiled for choice. Here are more of the destinations in which we have lots and lots of villas for you to choose from...

Istria (1031 properties to choose from)

The region of Croatia with the most developed tourist industry, there are lots of good reasons as to why Istria is so popular. Another area that has a beautiful coast as well as a stunning and lush landscape inland, Istria is for nature-lovers and those in search of a perfect sun holiday destination. It also packs a punch when it comes to culture and history but has not been built up to an extreme degree, making Istria the ideal vacation location for those in search of a little bit of exploration and adventure. With just over a thousand wonderful different options to choose from across our website, be sure to check out some of our incredible holiday rentals in Istria here and find the right one for you.