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Travel Guide of Istria in Croatia by Influencers and Travelers


Istria, formerly Histria, Ίστρια, is the largest peninsula within the Adriatic Sea. The peninsula is located at the head of the Adriatic between the Gulf of Trieste and the Kvarner Gulf. It is shared by three countries: Croatia, Slovenia, and Italy.


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The Best Things to Do and Visit around Istria


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1 - Istria County

Istria County is the westernmost county of Croatia which includes the biggest part of the Istrian peninsula. Administrative centers are Pazin, Pula and Poreč. Istria County is the most prominent Italian-speaking part of Croatia.

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2 - Rovinj

   21 km away

Rovinj is a city in Croatia situated on the north Adriatic Sea with a population of 14,294. Located on the western coast of the Istrian peninsula, it is a popular tourist resort and an active fishing port.

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3 - Sea Kayaking in Porec

   13 km away

You will meet with your guide in the Poreč / Vrsar area and have a local transfer of around 25-minutes to the starting point at Lim Bay. The guide will introduce you to the tour and equipment and give you a safety briefing. Enjoy...

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4 - Church of St. Euphemia

   22 km away
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5 - Euphrasian Basilica

   25 km away

The Euphrasian Basilica or the Cathedral Basilica of the Assumption of Mary is a Roman Catholic basilica in the Istrian town of Poreč, Croatia.

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6 - Kayaking in Rovinj

   13 km away

Embark on an extraordinary outrigger canoe adventure at Lim Bay! Led by elite guides, this thrilling 2.5-hour experience promises an unforgettable journey for families, couples, and all those seeking a unique and exciting escapade on the Istirian Sea...

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7 - Lim

   25 km away

The Lim bay and valley is a peculiar geographic feature found near Rovinj and Vrsar on the western coast of Istria, south of Poreč, Croatia.

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8 - Poreč

   26 km away

Poreč is a town and municipality on the western coast of the Istrian peninsula, in Istria County, Croatia. Its major landmark is the 6th-century Euphrasian Basilica, which was designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1997.

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9 - 4x4 / Jeep Tours in Rijeka

   13 km away

Discover the natural beauty of Central Istria on a thrilling 4x4 adventure in a Land Rover Defender 110, topped with tasting olive oil and local delicacies.You might think that you know Istria but have you really been there, seen it, the raw nature, ...

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10 - Brijuni

   26 km away

The Brijuni or the Brijuni Islands are a group of fourteen small islands in the Croatian part of the northern Adriatic Sea, separated from the west coast of the Istrian peninsula by the narrow Fažana Strait.

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11 - Pula Arena

   29 km away

The Pula Arena is the name of the amphitheatre located in Pula, Croatia. The Arena is the only remaining Roman amphitheatre to have four side towers and with all three Roman architectural orders entirely preserved.

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12 - Horseback Riding in Rijeka

   18 km away

Put on your stirrups, saddle up and set off on a guided horseback ride in Labin, near Rijeka! Imagine being on horseback along the hills of Istria, enjoying the fresh Adriatic air and an unrivalled sense of freedom! It's all possible thanks...

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13 - Pula

   29 km away

Pula is the largest city in Istria County, Croatia and the eighth largest city in the country, situated at the southern tip of the Istrian peninsula, with a population of 57,460 in 2011.

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14 - Novigrad

   34 km away

Novigrad is a town in Istria County in western Croatia. In Croatian it is also sometimes referred to as Novigrad Istarski to distinguish it from three other Croatian towns of the same name.

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15 - Bike Tours in Pula

   19 km away

Join your guide on a scenic, historic, and delicious ebike tour in Istria! Departing from the small town of Vodnjan, neighbouring Pula, this bike tour will take you along beautiful coastal and forest paths, stopping by fortresses, churches, and Istri...

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16 - Medulin

   34 km away

Medulin is a municipality in the southern part of the Istrian peninsula in Croatia. At the 2011 census the municipality had a population of 6,481, while the settlement proper had 2,777 inhabitants.

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17 - Premantura

   36 km away

Premantura – Promontore is a small village in Istria, on the southernmost tip Istrian Peninsula, just south of the city of Pula – Pola.

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18 - Zbevnica

   38 km away

Ćićarija, is a mountainous plateau in the northern and northeastern part of the Istria peninsula, 45 kilometers long and 10–15 kilometers wide. It mostly lies in Croatia, while its northern part lies in southwestern Slovenia. The highest peak is Veliki Planik at 1,272 meters.

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19 - Kap Kamenjak

   40 km away
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20 - Kamenjak

   40 km away
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21 - Umag

   45 km away

Umag is a coastal town in Istria, Croatia. The town hosts an annual ATP tennis tournament on clay courts.

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