Istria timeless magic of small cities and great food

Istria – largest Croatian peninsula and place of small magical cities on the hills, smelling on truffles, olive oil and great wine!
Istria has its magic in winter, spring, summer and autumn, it has seaside cities, touristic and popular during the summer; and mainland marked with small hill cities. Every hill has its story, Motovun with a story of Veli Jože and popular film festival, Grožnjan with its artistic colonies, Hum as smallest city in the world and Roč cute and wonderful for itself. Here is also historical old railway Parenzana trail, used for walking and biking.

• A trail called Glagolitic alley (Aleja Glagoljasa) A trail called Glagolitic alley (Aleja Glagoljasa)
• Nature park Limski kanal (Lim fjord) is popular also for climbing Nature park Limski kanal (Lim fjord) is popular also for climbing
• Nature park Lim bay is popular to hike and rock climb Nature park Lim bay is popular to hike and rock climb
• Roc, romantic village on the hill where time has stopped Roc, romantic village on the hill where time has stopped
• Rovinj, seaside city with fantastic church tower has an amazing climbing area too! Rovinj, seaside city with fantastic church tower has an amazing climbing area too!
• Vela draga with moon-like stones Vela draga with moon-like stones
• Wine, cheese and olive oil, perfect moment spent in Groznjan Wine, cheese and olive oil, perfect moment spent in Groznjan
• Sea view from the trail Sea view from the trail
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When in Istria, do not miss going in one of local taverns, sometimes hidden in a small street with unnoticeable sign with directions to “konoba”. As hidden they are the great food they have! Try fuži (small usually homemade pasta) with truffles or venison goulash.  If you are there in asparagus season (spring) – try egg omelette with asparagus. Of course, put some Istria olive oil and drink with Istrian wine! Istrian prosciutto and cheese are typical appetizer, and fritule and kroštule dessert, mmm I’m already heading for Istria!

Istria is timeless, old cities and recipes but modern approach to tourists, good to visit in any season, and for any interest you might have, culture, food, walking, biking or climbing!

Istria is also seen as a cheaper alternative to Italian Tuscany, but I would say far better alternative with less crowds and delicious food!!