About Istria

Over the centuries Istria has become one of the centres of Adriatic Mediterranean culture. Shaped by Roman architects, Venetian merchants and the Austro-Hungarian Empire, Istria offers a rich cultural inheritance and tradition, and its unique peninsula geography has made it a place of cultural exchange, prosperity and great beauty.

The Istrian coast charms its guests with the Mediterranean lifestyle of ancient Venetian cities and fishing villages such as Rovinj, Poreč, Novigrad and Pula. These places, influenced by centuries of Roman and Venetian tradition, as well as the ancient towns in the hinterland such as Groznjan and Motovun, bear testament to its glorious and rich culture.

From its clear blue coast Adriatic coastline to the rolling green hills, Istria offers its guests an enormous range of activities and all year round tourism, from cultural and architectural attractions to hiking and mountain biking. With truffle, local wine, fresh fish, olive oil and its fresh ingredients, the Istrian cuisine comprises an intrinsic element of its rich culture.

At Istrian Country Houses we take great pride in our culture and heritage and invite you to explore and experience the very best that Istria has to offer.