Decoding an Istrian Menu
Croatia’s Istria region, close to Italy, has a cuisine that’s unique to the peninsula. Here’s our guide to what’s on the menu.
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Croatia’s Nine Most Delicious Seafood Dishes
With so much coastline Croatian cuisine has some standout seafood dishes. Here are nine of our favorites, and where to try them.
Unmissable Food and Wine Experiences in Istria
A magical blend of the bounty of the sea and its interior a patchwork of olive groves, vineyards and forests, Istria is a foodie paradise.
Wine Regions and Wines of Croatia
Croatia might not be the first country that springs to mind when it comes to wine but Croatians nurture a long tradition of winemaking. Historical evidence suggests that either Phoenicians or Greeks introduced winemaking on Dalmatian islands, so some parts of Croatia have been producing wine for more than 2,000 … Read More
A Guide to Croatia’s Michelin Star Restaurants
It took a long time and a lot of effort for the small country of Croatia to become a part of the international gourmet dining scene and to have seventy prestigious restaurants included in the worldwide Michelin Guide selection is a massive achievement. Out of such an impressive number, as … Read More
Truffles: Croatia’s Black and White Gold
Love truffles? Then you’ll love Istria! Istria has perfect conditions for truffles, and a wide range of foods and dishes laced with truffles.
Croatia’s UNESCO World Heritage Sites
With almost as many UNESCO World Heritage Sites as leader-of-the-pack Italy per square mile, Croatia’s packed with places of historical, cultural and natural significance. Visiting several of these places on your custom Croatia tour is a must. Without further ado, here’s all Croatia’s UNESCO Sites, listed in chronological order of … Read More
Keep Your Heart Rate Up: Our Favorite Jogging Spots (Part II)
From stately villas and their parks in Rome to Croatian seaside promenades and parks littered with ponds and monuments in Ljubljana and Tirana, we asked our staff in Italy and along the Adriatic for their favorite jogging spots, which we present to you here. For our favorite places to go … Read More
Croatia’s Best Proposal Spots
Croatia’s our most popular destination for honeymoons and destination weddings, but such a romantic locale is naturally a great spot to get down on one knee and pop the question. We asked our local staff for their favorite romantic places, although you don’t need to be on the verge of … Read More
Istria’s Hilltop Towns: Motovun and Groznjan
It’s no secret that we love Istria. That’s why we’ve organized an extraordinary excursion to explore this unique and utterly gorgeous peninsula on the Adriatic Sea when you’re staying in Rovinj. Often compared to Tuscany, Istria is a destination that will fulfill all your vacation dreams, with delicious cuisine, scenic landscapes, ancient … Read More