The Istrian peninsula is one of Europe's most extraordinary destinations — a compact world of medieval hilltop towns, emerald vineyards, ancient olive groves, and the blue Adriatic. World-class truffles, award-winning olive oil, and exceptional wines. Just 2 hours from Ljubljana. A day trip or a week — both make perfect sense.
"Istria is the meeting point of two worlds — the Mediterranean warmth of Italy and the forested hills of Central Europe. Its food, wine, and landscapes are unlike anywhere else in Europe."
Istria has been shaped by Illyrians, Romans, Byzantines, Venetians, and Austro-Hungarians — each leaving their mark on the food, wine, architecture, and culture of this remarkable peninsula.
Istria packs an extraordinary density of beautiful places into a small area — coastal gems and medieval hilltop villages, each with its own character and cuisine.
Istria has a wide variety of gourmet offerings — wine, olive oil, truffles, Istrian prosciutto, boskarin steak, oysters and seafood, sheep and goat cheeses, and seasonal vegetables and fruits. Istrian cuisine embraces the flavours of those fresh ingredients along with traditional preparation — a remarkable array of delicious food.
Over 2,300 years of vine cultivation — today around 200 wineries, constantly building quality and reputation. The signature grape is Malvazija Istarska — a crisp, aromatic white that pairs perfectly with truffles and seafood. Teran and Refošk are the signature reds.
Young, ambitious chefs using all the finest ingredients available — combining new ideas with old traditional recipes. Good quality restaurants are plentiful. From Michelin-starred fine dining to authentic fishermen's konobas.
A day trip or a week — we design the perfect Istrian experience. Private transport, winery visits, truffle hunting, konoba lunches, and the best tables in Rovinj and Motovun.
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