Sandri House

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.

Croatia is a wonderful holiday destination that boasts beautiful beaches, a rich history, picturesque cities and excellent weather, all at a lower price bracket than many other destinations in Europe. Additionally, it is also one of the most fashionable tourist destinations in the world right now. This is one band wagon we suggest jumping on and right now! So, here are some of our most incredible and loveliest vacation rentals in Croatia.

1. Pula Cip667

This two bedroom holiday apartment is spacious, airy and elegantly appointed but its most impressive feature is its view. It really does boasts one of the most incredible views in Istria: directly overlooking Pula's impressive amphitheatre, with the pretty streets of the town and the sea as a backdrop. Situated on the third floor of a residential building, with all of its large windows looking out onto the amphitheatre and letting in plenty of light, the apartment consists of two bedrooms, one bathroom and an open-plan kitchen and living area.

If you have found a vacation rental in the Croatian city of Pula, you will discover a charming seaside town with a beach-lined coast and, uniquely, dotted with Roman ruins. Historic, beautiful and fascinating, it is a perfect holiday destination.

One of the most interesting examples of a Roman ruin in the city is the Temple of Augustus. Located right at the centre of Pula, in the ancient Roman Forum, it is a well-preserved Roman temple that is dedicated to the first Roman emperor, Augustus. Likely built during the emperor's lifetime at some point between 2 BC and his death in AD 14, it is a typical temple of this period. Based on a plan of a cella, a closed room and an antechamber facing the square, with a tetrastyle prostyle porch of Corinthian columns at the front, it is raised on a podium and measures about 8m in width, 17.3m in length and 14m in height.

Close to the Italian border, to the north of Croatia, you will find the lovely town of Pula, capital of Istria. An impossibly pretty place, you can expect cobbled streets, Roman ruins dotted throughout (including a rather impressive and picturesque amphitheatre that could give the colosseum a run for its money), wonderful beaches, excellent seafood, festivals, a vibrant nightlife, and lots to see and do in this seaside gem. It is a place with something to suit everyone from couples in search of romance, groups of friends in search of fun, families looking for lots of great activities, and solo travellers looking for a bit of adventure alike.

If you have found a vacation rental in Pula or a vacation rental in Istria and are looking at the top things to see and do while exploring this charming city, you will most likely see plenty of travellers and guides suggesting a visit to Pula's Aquarium. The most visited public aquarium in Croatia, this institution is particularly devoted to education on the sea and its inhabitants, the need for protection and conservation of our waters, and the rescuing and returning back to the sea of critters who have found themselves in a spot of danger or trouble. As such, it is a perfect place to see sea creatures if you also really care about their safety and well-being!