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The lush inland areas of Istria are increasingly becoming popular as a tourist destination, in addition to the region’s well-known and beloved coastline. This part of Istria, known as “Green Istria,” is a lush landscape filled with pretty villages, incredible natural beauty, hiking trails, excellent things to eat, and some wonderful wineries. While Croatian wine might not be the most famous in the world, this region produces some remarkable wines that are well-worth exploring and getting to know better. If you book a vacation rental in Istria, we highly recommend diving into her food and wine culture and if you are travelling in May, then you should experience Croatia’s largest wine festival Vinistra, in the town of Poreč.

Our villas in Istria consistently have us all ready to pack our bags and head off on a holiday but Clematis is a recent stand-out. This gem of a vacation rental in Istria is a 4-bedroom, 4-bathroom property that is both stunningly elegant and welcoming. Boasting manicured grounds, a perfect pool area, lovely al fresco dining, bright and stylish interiors that have been finished to an incredibly high standard and a great location in this beloved region of Croatia, it has all that you could need for a dream getaway next summer with your family or with a small group of pals. Make summer 2024 unforgettable with a perfect holiday in Istria at Clematis but be sure to book soon as availability is currently wide open for the season but is unlikely to stay that way for very long!

While Italy is known for la dolce vita, everything needed for a taste of the sweet life is also on offer in Istria. In fact, this is one of the places that many Italians choose to head to for vacation themselves, which is certainly saying something!

Boasting a gorgeous coastline, pretty towns, a rich history, lush inland areas that produce delicious and bountiful harvests, stunning scenery, Roman ruins, and much more besides, a villa in Istria means enjoying a getaway in magical surroundings with all of the ingredients necessary for a perfect break.

Of course, there’s no such thing as la dolce vita without one key component: great food. And while there is an endless selection of wonderful things and places to eat all throughout the region, the foodies among you may be wondering about the most special and indulgent options. Istria boasts a selection of restaurants that have been highlighted by Michelin and a few that have been awarded the Bib Gourmand but only two have been awarded Michelin stars. If you book a vacation rental in Istria and you’re serious about your dining experiences, these are the places that you won’t want to miss!

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!