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The official guide to Istria
Green land,blue soul.
Truffles in the forest, Malvazija on the hill, the clearest sea at the end of every road.
The land cooks slowly.
The forest keeps secrets.
- 01Truffle of IstriaA prized subterranean fungus from the Motovun Forest — one of the world's most sought-after delicacies.
- 02Wines of IstriaFrom Roman traditions to today's cellars — Malvazija, Teran and the stories poured with them.
- 03Magic of Olive Oil'Flowing gold' since Roman times — a symbol of Istrian culture and the Mediterranean table.
- 04Gourmet spotsTasting rooms and thematic centres for prosciutto, oil, truffles and brandies — eat your way in.
“The largest white truffle ever found weighed 1.31 kilograms. It was dug up near Livade — ten minutes from this hill.”
Two thousand hours of sun.
The rest is water.
- 445 km
- of coastline
- 46
- blue flag beaches
- 25 °C
- the sea in August
Move at the speed of a vineyard.
The peninsula rewards the unhurried.
WALK
RIDE
SAIL
DIVE& arrive hungry.
Hiking trail: Parenzana, The Route of Health and Friendship
Parenzana is a scenic hiking and recreational trail in Istria, following the route of a former railway line that once connected Poreč and Trieste. The trail winds through picturesque valleys, vineyards, and olive groves, featuring historic tunnels and viaducts.
More →Two thousand years of encores.
Romans built it for spectacle. We kept the habit.
- Aug 1Concerts in the Arena: StingGlobal superstar Sting returns to the historic Pula Arena for a special performance as part of his STING 3.0 tour.Arena Pula / Pula-Pola
- Aug 5Concerts in the Arena: Nick Cave & The Bad SeedsNick Cave & The Bad Seeds will perform two historic concerts at the Pula Arena in August 2026 as part of their European summer tour. The shows promise an intense and emotionally powerful experience in the unique setting of the ancient amphitheatre.Arena Pula / Pula-Pola
- Aug 25Music on the SquareMusic on the Square is a series of free live musical performances in Poreč featuring local bands playing jazz, rock, blues, and bluegrass. The events take place at Trg Slobode under the stars.Trg Slobode I Square Slobode / Poreč-Parenzo
- Aug 2631st Jazz in LapidariumThe 31st edition of the Jazz in the Lapidarium festival brings outstanding jazz performances to the historic setting of the Poreč Heritage Museum...Lapidarium of the Poreč Heritage Museum, Decumanus 9 / Poreč-Parenzo
- Sep 8Rovinj summer festivalThe Rovinj Summer Festival presents a classical music piano recital by Alessandro Cesaro, featuring works by Beethoven, Schubert, and Chopin.Church of St. Francis / Rovinj-Rovigno
- Sep 17 – 19Visualia FestivalVisualia Festival is Croatia's first festival of light, showcasing audiovisual art and innovative technologies in Pula since 2013. The event features spectacular light installations, including the iconic 'Lighting Giants' at the Uljanik Shipyard.Pula-Pola
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