Istria is one of the largest peninsulas on the Adriatic Sea. The Karst mountain range occupies almost entirely the peninsula. In places where it comes to the sea, a large number of picturesque bays with rocks are formed.
Green Adriatic Oasis
Forests are located on a third of the total area: elms, oaks, pine trees participate in creating a unique microclimate of the peninsula, which has medicinal properties.
Not surprisingly, among tourists around the world this part of Croatia is known as one of the most popular resort areas. However, not every tourist region has as many resorts as Croatia. Istria is not only untouched nature, clean sea and beaches, reserves, mineral and thermal springs. Today the peninsula is also a concentration of the centuries-old culture and history of Croatia. Regular excursions to monasteries, churches and small towns of the peninsula are organized.
Where to visit the tourist?
Not all European countries can boast of such an interesting and rich tourist program, like Croatia. Istria Peninsula is an area in which every village and town has its own opportunities for recreation. The main city of the peninsula, Pula, which regularly hosts festivals, sports, gala concerts, is adjacent to Medulin, whose main advantage is the amazing coastline with islands. In Medulin, there are wonderful football fields, tennis courts, schools for teaching horseback riding and water sports. Waiting for tourists and medieval Rovinj, fishing Novigrad, cozy Umag and other interesting places.
Cultural, natural, historical sights of Istria can be found in any corner of the peninsula. Amphitheater in the Pula of the Roman period, basilica of the Middle Ages in Porec, dinosaur bones from Rovinj, unique parks - Plitvice Lakes and the Brijuni Archipelago represent a small part of what the tourists of many countries in Istria admire.
A variety of beach holidays on the peninsula of Istria excursions. Of course, the opportunity to get from Croatia to Venice looks attractive. Only two hours drive, and the tourists can see the canals of Venice. It remains only to choose a gondola or motor boat. Another interesting excursion is to the Plitvice Lakes. Travel is akin to the adventures of Indiana Jones - through a dense forest, past the Tower of Pirates, through the most beautiful cascades of waterfalls.
In addition to excursions to Zagreb, the Italian Trieste, the famous Brioni Archipelago, you can make a sea voyage along the coast on a ship, visit the famous cities of the peninsula and see the sights. A special picnic will be given by a fish picnic in a beautiful bay, and lovers of outdoor activities will surely like the rafting along the river Kupe in kayaks.
Trivia: the climate and the roof over your head
Tourists who have chosen a holiday in Istria are accommodated in different places. At the resorts you can stay in modern hotels and family apartments and in democratic campsites. Owners of ancient
The climate on the peninsula is warm and dry, with winds on the coast. There is never a strong heat here, usual for other southern resorts, which is very beneficial for the popularity of the area for those who want to improve their health and have a rest with families with young children. The weather in Istria is characterized by a large number of sunny days. A long light day allows you to take sun baths for ten to eleven hours a day for most of the year.