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It's easy to figure out where to go in Istria. Just drive! (See recommended Istria itineraries) From hill towns to sleepy villages to coastal resorts, this lush peninsula has everything. Following are the top destinations in Istria:
  • Buzet--the truffle capital of Istria
  • Groznjan--Another lovely hill village known as a classical music training ground.
  • Labin--One of Istria's most delightful hilltop towns
  • Lovran--A small town and resort just south of Opatija on the Istrian coast.
  • Novigrad--an old stone town tucked onto a peninsula with a superb marina.
  • Opatija--Former watering spot for the Austrian nobility, it still retains an aura of Old Europe.
  • Pazin--A quiet town that makes a good base for exploring Istria's interior.
  • Pula--A magnificent amphitheatre is one of many Roman ruins in this busy town
  • Rabac--Splendid swimming coves and plenty of hotels and camping near Labin.
  • Rovinj--Everything an Adriatic fishing port should be plus easy beach access
  • Savudrija--not just for windsurfers or lighthouse lovers, it has a real windswept charm.
  • Umag--Many, many large resort-style hotels; home of pro tennis' ATP tournament 
  • Vodnjan--worth a trip for the eerie mummy collection in the local church.

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Map of Istria Umag Groznjan Porec Motovun Opatija Rovinj Labin Rabac Vodnjan Brioni (Brijuni) Islands Pula Lovran Novigrad Pazin Buzet Novigrad
Tip: To get around Istria, rent a car from EconomyCarRentals; pick-up in Pula.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 



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