Holiday in Istria, Croatia

Holiday homes in Istria

Enjoy your holiday on this large peninsula in the north western part of Croatia. Istria is almost 3,000 sq km and has a lot on offer for holiday guests. There are fertile valleys, old fishing villages, castles and ruined castles on plains and hills and vineyards. Arrive at your holiday apartment or house and start sightseeing - there are so many things to see and do. The coastal towns have preserved their Illyrian, Roman or Venetian character. The rugged cliffs beckon with crystal clear water and small silicic coves, perfect for swimming, snorkeling and diving.

Nationalpark Brijuni, Croatia

A holiday in Istria is a holiday in the heart of Croatia. The area is the Adriatic’s largest peninsula and represents an important geographical junction between Europe’s alpine and Mediterranean regions. With the densely forested mountain range of Ucka, the valleys and idyllic villages, Istria really ranks in beauty with Italy’s Tuscany or Southern France’s Provence.

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Banjole, Croatia

Holiday homes in Banjole, Istria

Banjole is a typical coastal village in the southern part of West Istria, 6 km from Pula. The village has a naturally protected harbour, and the population earns their living primarily from fishing. Banjole is situated on a peninsula between the bays of Solin and Slatana. The bay of Kanalic is best known for the ruins of the church of St Michael, which was in its time beautiful carved and decorated. Not far from Banjole is the tiny harbour village of Pomer.

Beaches

The coast is rich in evergreen forests and has countless bays, peninsulas and natural beaches ideal for both sport and relaxation.

Sport

Tennis courts, foot- and cycle paths, sailboats and motorboats for rent and all sorts of water sports.

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Medulin, Croatia

Holiday in Medulin, Istria

Medulin, the ancient Mutila, has a population of 1,700 and a beautiful long coastline clustered with a multitude of little islands. There are many prehistoric remains and ruins of ancient Roman country houses. From time immemorial its farmers and fishermen have lived in harmony with nature. Today Medulin is a well-known tourist resort.

Beaches

Here there is every kind of beach – sandy beaches, rocky beaches, beaches with high cliffs or coves with silicic beaches. The beaches have excellent facilities – showers, loungers, and sports equipment – but there are also coves offering simply peace, nature and clean water. Particularly recommended is an outing to the island of Levan with its sandy beach or the island of Cea, which has silicic beaches and cliffs. They can be reached by taxi boat from Medulin.

Nightlife

Dancing, music and restaurants: Medulin is popular with young people because of its discotheques, but its many open-air theatres and dance halls also cater for the taste of the older generation. Medulin is also known for its good classical concerts in the summer months. There are about 40 restaurants, with both traditional and international dishes, fish, meat and vegetarian food, a real Mecca for food lovers.

Sport

There are many sports activities to choose from:

8 tennis courts

6 football pitches

minigolf

bowling

boccia

3 beach volleyball courts

2 riding stables

There are also schools for surfing, waterskiing and diving and there are motorboats, pedal boats, bicycles, scooters and motorbikes for rent.

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Enjoy a holiday house in Pula, Istria

Pula is the tourist centre of Istria in terms of culture, tradition and beautiful nature. It had its heyday during the Roman period. The Romans left many traces, particularly the fine amphitheatre, During the Venetian period Pula developed into the control centre for the Adriatic, and in the course of the centuries the town’s harbour developed into the most important in the region.

Pula offers all sorts of leisure activities, including sports facilities; night clubs, discotheques, casinos, pubs and restaurants, and organized excursions. The town has two passenger ports, which is very important for cruise tourism. Today Pula represents a place where a leisurely holiday on its beautiful coast and by the crystal water combines with the legends and memories of a rich history.

Unspoilt forest, beautiful beaches and the Mediterranean climate make Pula a very attractive holiday destination for seaside lovers. Pure nature, for example at the lakes of Plitvice and the famous waterfalls, or the Brioni islands, whose exceptional flora and fauna make it the Mediterranean’s northernmost exotic oasis.

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