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Glamping Istria

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Glamping Istria

Istria is the Tuscany of Croatia, a heart-shaped peninsula where vine-covered hills and olive groves alternate with medieval hilltop towns and a coast that blends rocky coves with picture-postcard fishing harbours. Glamping in Istria lets you immerse yourself in a landscape that fuses Italian, Slavic and Austrian influences into a singular identity, with accommodation among truffle woods, Malvazija vineyards and holm oak forests.

The Istrian coast, from Porec and Rovinj to Pula with its Roman amphitheatre, offers a more restrained and elegant Adriatic than Dalmatia. The interior, where the white truffle of Motovun rivals that of Alba and the hilltop villages of Groznjan and Hum seem frozen in time, is perhaps the peninsula's greatest surprise. Glamping in Istria pairs gastronomic sophistication with accessible nature.

Glamping Istria

Camp 'Dvor' bell tent accommodation

Manjadvorci

Camp 'Dvor' bell tent accommodationManjadvorciSituated in Manjadvorci in the Istria region and Pula Arena reachable within 21 km, Camp 'Dvor' bell tent accommodation features accommodation w

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Boutique Mobile Homes UlikaRovinj

Rovinj

With garden views, Boutique Mobile Homes UlikaRovinj is located in Rovinj and has a restaurant, a shared lounge, bar, garden, heated outdoor pool and sun...

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Porton Nature Hideouts

Rovinj

Featuring pool views, Porton Nature Hideouts provides accommodation with balcony, around 100 metres from Porton Biondi Beach.

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San Servolo Wellness Homes

Buje

Situated in Buje, 13 km from Aquapark Istralandia, San Servolo Wellness Homes features accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a spa and wellness centre and a fitness...

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Istrian truffles: the hunt for the black diamond

Istria is one of the few places on Earth where both white and black truffles are found in abundance. The white truffle season, from October to January, draws gourmands from around the world to villages like Motovun and Livade, where Giancarlo Zigante unearthed the largest truffle ever recorded. Guided hunts with truffle dogs through the holm oak forests are a memorable experience. Local restaurants shave it generously over pasta, eggs and risotto with characteristic Istrian lavishness.

Istrian truffles: the hunt for the black diamond
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Rovinj and the coastal towns of Istria

Rovinj, with its Venetian bell tower presiding over an old town of cobbled lanes tumbling down to the sea, is Istria's most beautiful postcard. The islands of the Rovinj archipelago are explored by kayak or boat. Porec preserves the sixth-century Euphrasian Basilica, a UNESCO World Heritage Site with splendid Byzantine mosaics. Novigrad offers an authentic fishing harbour and exceptional seafood restaurants. Each coastal town has its own character and rhythm.

Rovinj and the coastal towns of Istria
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Istrian wines and the Malvazija revolution

Istria is living through a wine revolution led by Malvazija Istarska, a white variety producing aromatic, complex wines that are gaining international recognition. Estates such as Kozlovic, Clai and Kabola offer tastings in spectacular vineyard settings. Teran, the indigenous red grown on red soils, partners meat and truffles with character. The Istrian wine route connects small family-run wineries where tastings include olive oil, cheese and homemade charcuterie.

Istrian wines and the Malvazija revolution
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Pula's amphitheatre and the Roman legacy

Pula's amphitheatre, one of the best-preserved in the Roman world, hosts concerts and film festivals under the stars in summer. Built in the first century, its three-tier elliptical structure is as impressive as the Colosseum in Rome. Pula also preserves the Arch of the Sergii, the Temple of Augustus and Roman mosaic remains. The city combines this ancient heritage with a relaxed Mediterranean urban life, with restaurants and bars clustered around the harbour.

Pula's amphitheatre and the Roman legacy

Glamping in Istria offers a refined Mediterranean experience in north-western Croatia. The peninsula, celebrated for its gastronomy, wines and Roman and Venetian heritage, is one of the most complete glamping destinations on the Adriatic coast.

Istrian glamping accommodation benefits from a varied landscape: a rocky coast with crystal-clear western waters, inland hills with vineyards and truffle grounds, and heritage that includes Pula's amphitheatre, the basilica at Porec and the hilltop villages of the interior.

Istria is an ideal glamping destination for food lovers and culture enthusiasts, with Michelin-starred restaurants, artisan wineries, jazz festivals in medieval villages and a network of trails and cycle paths linking coast and interior.