About our Istria:
Istria is the largest Croatian peninsula, unique and magnificent, around which the Adriatic Sea has deeply etched itself into the land, sprinkling its jagged coastline with a thousand lagoons and islands, and surrounded in the northeast by the Cicarija and Ucka mountains, Istria is prepared to reveal its thousand years of history to the chance traveler.Numerous peoples and cultures, from Roman times to today, have left evidence of their cultures in the architecture, wall painting and in the rich church architecture. Valuable monuments of religious and secular architecture have been preserved from all periods.The climate is a pleasant Mediterranean one with mild winters and warm summers.The sea is good for swimming from May until the end of September.Each guest will be able to select something for himself or herself from the rich cultural and entertainment offerings available and the many sports and recreational grounds and facilities will satisfy even the choosiest.
Traditional gastronomy:
If you arrived in Istria in spring, taste asparagus, exceptionally healthy, prepared in many different ways. In summer time we prefer eating light food and rich marine deliciousness - fish, crabs, shellfish. Sunday, as every other holiday or a banquet, was always accompanied by the Istrian dried ham (homemade prosciutto or pršut) and cheese, served as a starter. The chicken soup was followed by sauerkrauts, which was followed by fuži, gnocchi and ravioli. For dessert, delicious 'fritule', 'kroštule' or ' cukerancice' were served. Autumn time is for someone a period of sunset. In Istria this is the period of the aphrodisiac landmark, the world known truffle. And when the winter time arrives, is there anything better than eating Istrian 'ombolo' and sausages by a fireplace and drinking supa (traditional red wine soup)!? And what about wine..it is enough to say that the Istrian peninsula has a form of a grape. ..Malmsey (Malvazija), Terran...Cheers!
When and why to come to Istria:
If you ask yourself what is the best time to visit Istria-The answer is-anytime!Thanks to its mild climate Istria offers a pleasant stay all year around.Spring time is particularly suitable for recreational stays–there is a number of cycling,walking and hiking trails,tennis courts,activities like caving,free climbing and paragliding..Summer time belongs to lovers of the sea.It can be said that summer is the 'liveliest ' season.Tourist wistful of active vacation are offered numerous attractive happenings and amusement.The evening hours are dedicated to cultural events-film festivals,theatre performances,concerts of world famous artists and musicians,exhibitions, which are usually held in places of cultural and historical importance,and to the traditional fish feasts in coastal towns,with music,dance,wine and pilchards.Autumn time is suitable for enjoying the beauties of nature of the rural Istria.In this period you can participate in autumn products picking- grapes, chestnuts,mushrooms.
