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210 places
Travel guide Istria
The travel guide for Istria by topic: Nature & landscape, Culture & history, Food & wine, Active & sport, Family. Every place is close to our holiday homes and has its own page.
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207 places
Culture & history
106 places
Food & wine
151 places
Active & sport
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37 places
Family
Casa Moderna
Holiday House Pula with Pool
HR01001-108 • Holiday home • 60 m² • Detached house • Busy, Near the coast, Residential area
A modern holiday house with a pool in Pula, on the southwest coast of the Istria peninsula. With 2 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms, the property offers plenty of space for 4 guests. The coast is approx. 3.2 km away.
- 4 Max. guests
- 2 Bedrooms
- 2 Bathrooms
- 1,5 km Beach · on foot 1,5 km · 19 min
- 1,9 km Village centre: Vintijan · on foot 1,9 km · 23 min
- 400 m Cycle route · approx. 400 m as the crow flies
- Pool
- Wi-Fi
from 216,– € per night
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House Tangerine
Holiday apartment with pool in Fažana
HR01006-141 • Holiday apartment • Apartment, Detached house
A cozy holiday apartment with a pool in Fažana, in the green interior of the Istrian peninsula. The property offers space for 6 (+3) guests with 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. The beach is only about 1.2 km away.
- 6 + 3 Max. guests
- 3 Bedrooms
- 2 Bathrooms
- 1,6 km Beach: Dog Beach Fazana · by car 1,6 km · 3 min
- 750 m Village centre: Fažana · by car 750 m · 1 min
- 30 m Cycle route · approx. 30 m as the crow flies
- Pool
- Wi-Fi
from 214,– € per night
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Casa Fasana
Holiday house in Fažana with sea view & close to the beach
HR01006-110 • Holiday home, Beach house • 150 m² • Detached house • Near the coast, Close to nature, Quiet
A detached holiday house in Fažana, on the south-west coast of the Istrian peninsula. The holiday house offers space for a total of 5 (+4) people, with 2 living areas, 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. The beach is only about 450 m away.
- 5 + 4 Max. guests
- 3 Bedrooms
- 2 Bathrooms
- 580 m Beach · on foot 580 m · 8 min
- 1,1 km Village centre: Fažana · by car 1,1 km · 2 min
- 70 m Cycle route · approx. 70 m as the crow flies
- Wi-Fi
Last minute · available from 09/11/2026
from 211,– € per night
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Villa Lunistra
Holiday villa Žminj with pool
HR01300-104 • Holiday home • Detached house
A family-friendly holiday villa with a pool in Žminj, in the green inland of the Istrian peninsula. The property offers space for 8 guests with 4 bedrooms and 5 bathrooms. The beach is approx. 14 km away.
- 8 Max. guests
- 4 Bedrooms
- 5 Bathrooms
- 14 km Beach · by car 14 km · 22 min
- 330 m Village centre: Šivati · by car 330 m · 1 min
- 710 m Cycle route · approx. 710 m as the crow flies
- Pool
- Wi-Fi
from 211,– € per night
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Villa Katarina
Country house Batlug with pool
HR01302-100 • Holiday home, Country house • 165 m² • Terraced house (end of terrace) • Village, Rural, Quiet
A modern, family-friendly country house with a pool in Batlug, near Žminj, in the green interior of the Istrian peninsula. It is located in a quiet setting and offers an ideal rural holiday for families with children. In total, the propert…
- 8 + 2 Max. guests
- 4 Bedrooms
- 4 Bathrooms
- 33 km Beach: Šeničina · by car 33 km · 50 min
- 2,6 km Village centre: Batlug · by car 2,6 km · 5 min
- 650 m Cycle route · approx. 650 m as the crow flies
- Pool
- Wi-Fi
- Games & leisure
from 208,– € per night
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Golf House
Holiday villa with pool in Ližnjan
HR01003-148 • Holiday home • Detached house
A detached holiday villa with a pool in Ližnjan, at the southern tip of the Istrian peninsula. The property offers space for 10 guests with 5 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms. The beach is only approx. 1.2 km away.
- 10 Max. guests
- 5 Bedrooms
- 3 Bathrooms
- 1,6 km Beach: Matićev pisak · on foot 1,6 km · 24 min
- 520 m Village centre: Ližnjan · on foot 520 m · 7 min
- 590 m Cycle route · approx. 590 m as the crow flies
- Pool
- Wi-Fi
Last minute · available from 09/11/2026
from 206,– € per night
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Villa Franco
Holiday home in Svetvinčenat with pool
HR01200-101 • Holiday home • Detached house
A family-friendly holiday home with a pool in Svetvinčenat, in the green inland of the Istrian peninsula. The property offers space for 4 (+2) guests, with 3 bedrooms and 4 bathrooms. The beach is approx. 23 km away.
- 4 + 2 Max. guests
- 3 Bedrooms
- 4 Bathrooms
- 23 km Beach: Beach Barbariga · by car 23 km · 32 min
- 130 m Village centre: Štokovci · by car 130 m · 1 min
- 730 m Cycle route · approx. 730 m as the crow flies
- Pool
- Wi-Fi
from 203,– € per night
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Villa Oliva
Holiday house Rakalj with pool
HR01111-105 • Holiday home • 212 m² • Detached house • Near the coast, Rural, Close to nature
A family-friendly holiday house with pool on the edge of Rakalj, near Krnica, on the south-east coast of the Istrian peninsula. The property offers space for 6 (+2) people with 3 bedrooms, 3 en suite bathrooms and 1 guest WC. The nearest b…
- 6 + 2 Max. guests
- 3 Bedrooms
- 3 Bathrooms
- 2,8 km Beach · by car 2,8 km · 8 min
- 600 m Village centre: Rakalj · on foot 600 m · 8 min
- 130 m Cycle route · approx. 130 m as the crow flies
- Pool
- Wi-Fi
- Games & leisure
from 200,– € per night
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Villa Buzdonka
Holiday home Šikići with pool
HR01007-103 • Holiday home • 140 m² • Semi-detached house • Close to nature, Quiet
A family-friendly holiday home with a pool and play area in Šikići, a suburb of Pula, on the southwest coast of the Istrian peninsula. In total, the property offers space for 8 (+2) people with 4 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms and 1 guest WC. The n…
- 8 + 2 Max. guests
- 4 Bedrooms
- 4 Bathrooms
- 8,3 km Beach · by car 8,3 km · 13 min
- 2,8 km Village centre: Jadreški · by car 2,8 km · 5 min
- 2,2 km Cycle route · approx. 2,2 km as the crow flies
- Pool
- Wi-Fi
- Games & leisure
Last minute · available from 09/11/2026
from 200,– € per night
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PUL 197
Holiday apartment in Pula with pool
HR01001-128 • Holiday apartment • Apartment
A cozy holiday apartment with a private pool in Pula, at the southern tip of the Istrian peninsula. With 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms, the property offers plenty of space for 6 (+2) guests. The coast is approx. 3 km away.
- 6 + 2 Max. guests
- 3 Bedrooms
- 2 Bathrooms
- 4,4 km Beach · by car 4,4 km · 8 min
- 2,8 km Village centre: Valbonaša · by car 2,8 km · 5 min
- 1,8 km Cycle route · approx. 1,8 km as the crow flies
- Pool
- Wi-Fi
Last minute · available from 09/11/2026
from 200,– € per night
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Villa Medulin
Holiday villa Medulin with pool
HR01120-343 • Holiday home • Detached house
A detached holiday villa with a pool in Medulin, at the southern tip of the Istrian peninsula. The property accommodates 8 guests in 4 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. The beach is only approx. 2.2 km away.
- 8 Max. guests
- 4 Bedrooms
- 2 Bathrooms
- 2,2 km Beach: Bijeca · by car 2,2 km · 8 min
- 1,2 km Village centre: Medulin · on foot 1,2 km · 16 min
- 180 m Cycle route · approx. 180 m as the crow flies
- Pool
- Wi-Fi
- Games & leisure
from 200,– € per night
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Villa Amber
Holiday home Majmajola with pool
HR01109-100 • Holiday home • 200 m² • Detached house • Rural, Close to nature, Quiet
A modern, detached holiday home with pool in Majmajola, in the green inland area of the Istrian peninsula. With 4 bedrooms and 4 bathrooms, the property offers plenty of space for 8 people. The coast is approx. 13 km away.
- 8 Max. guests
- 4 Bedrooms
- 4 Bathrooms
- 13 km Beach · by car 13 km · 28 min
- 2,8 km Village centre: Orbanići · by car 2,8 km · 4 min
- 150 m Cycle route · approx. 150 m as the crow flies
- Pool
- Wi-Fi
from 199,– € per night
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Villa Laura
Holiday House Krnica with Pool
HR01110-102 • Holiday home • 115 m² • Detached house • Village, Rural, Quiet
A modern holiday house with a pool and playground in Krnica, in the southeast of the Istrian peninsula. An ideal place for family holidays. The holiday house offers 3 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms in total. The distance to the beach on the sout…
- 6 + 2 Max. guests
- 3 Bedrooms
- 3 Bathrooms
- 3,3 km Beach · by car 3,3 km · 8 min
- 200 m Village centre: Krnica · by car 200 m · 1 min
- 50 m Cycle route · approx. 50 m as the crow flies
- Pool
- Wi-Fi
from 194,– € per night
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Villa Rudy
Holiday House Valbandon with Pool
HR01104-103 • Holiday home • 180 m² • Detached house • Near the coast, Close to nature, Residential area
A beachside holiday house with a pool in Valbandon, near Fažana, in the southwest of the Istrian peninsula. It offers space for 8 people with 4 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. The beach on the southwest coast is only about 950 m away.
- 8 Max. guests
- 4 Bedrooms
- 2 Bathrooms
- 950 m Beach · on foot 950 m · 13 min
- 820 m Village centre: Valbandon · on foot 820 m · 11 min
- 210 m Cycle route · approx. 210 m as the crow flies
- Pool
- Wi-Fi
- Games & leisure
from 192,– € per night
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Villa Altura
Countryside house Valtura with pool & landscape view
HR01126-100 • Holiday home, Country house • 150 m² • Terraced house (end of terrace) • Village, Rural, Quiet
A traditional Istrian country house with pool and large garden in Valtura, near Krnica, on the east coast of the Istrian peninsula. With 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms and 1 guest WC, the property offers plenty of space for 6 (+2) guests. The dis…
- 6 + 2 Max. guests
- 3 Bedrooms
- 2 Bathrooms
- 22 km Beach: Uvala Kavran · by car 22 km · 43 min
- 450 m Village centre: Valtura · by car 450 m · 1 min
- 40 m Cycle route · approx. 40 m as the crow flies
- Pool
- Wi-Fi
- Games & leisure
from 188,– € per night
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Sea House
Holiday house Premantura directly by the sea
HR01005-107 • Holiday home, Beach house • 64 m² • Detached house • Detached, Near the coast, Close to nature, Quiet
A holiday house near the beach in Premantura, at the southern tip of the Istrian peninsula. With 2 bedrooms and 1 bathroom, the holiday house offers space for 4 (+2) people. The distance to the beach is only approx. 830 m.
- 4 + 2 Max. guests
- 2 Bedrooms
- 1 Bathrooms
- 830 m Beach: plaža Munte · on foot 830 m · 12 min
- 960 m Village centre: Premantura · on foot 960 m · 13 min
- 610 m Cycle route · approx. 610 m as the crow flies
- Wi-Fi
from 188,– € per night
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Nature & landscape
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Cape, significant landscape
Lower Kamenjak and the Medulin Archipelago
Kamenjak is a cape at the southern tip of the Istrian peninsula, near the fishing village of Premantura. The area, together with the Medulin Archipelago, has been protected since 1996 and is managed by a public institution.
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Cave, ponor
Pazin cave
Pazinska jama is a cave near Pazin in Istria, where the Pazinčica stream disappears underground (a ponor). It lies on the border between Grey Istria and Red Istria.
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Show cave
Jama - Grotta Baredine
Cave in Croatia.
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Waterfall
Zarečki krov
Waterfall in Croatia.
Photo: Klovovi · CC BY 2.0 · Wikimedia Commons
Island
Banjol
Small island in Croatia.
Photo: Modzzak · CC BY-SA 3.0 · Wikimedia Commons
Nature park
Park prirode Učka
Park in Croatia.
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Viewpoint
Coral beach
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Viewpoint
Vlidikovac Fortica
Culture & history
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Archaeological site, ancient city
Nezakcij
Ancient Histri village.
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Fort
Fort San Giorgio
Fort San Giorgio is a fortress on the hill of the same name in Pula in Istria, near the municipal cemetery. Austria had it built in the 19th century to protect the main harbour of its navy.
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Roman amphitheatre, archaeological site
Pula Amphitheatre
The Arena Pula is a Roman amphitheatre in the city of Pula in Istria and is one of the best-preserved from antiquity. Its facade of white limestone remains largely in its original state, with two rows of arches and an upper storey with window niches.
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Sculpture
Borcima narodnooslobodilačke borbe i žrtvama fašizma 1941-1945
The monument to the fighters of the People's Liberation Struggle and the victims of fascism is a sculpture group by the sculptor Vanja Radauš in Titov park, directly on the waterfront promenade in Pula. On the sea side, in front of a stone wall, it shows two groups of naked, dying men; on the back of the white stone wall stands a female figure as a mother holding an apple in her hand.
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Fort
Utvrda Monvidal
Fortress in Pula, Croatia.
Photo: Fritz Geller-Grimm · CC BY-SA 3.0 · Wikimedia Commons
Catholic cathedral
Cathedral of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary
The Cathedral of the Assumption of Mary is located in Pula, on the south side of the bay, at the foot of the hill with the Venetian fortress. It is a Catholic cathedral and, alongside the Euphrasian Basilica, one of the two episcopal seats of the Diocese of Poreč and Pula.
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City gate
Roman Twin gates
2nd-century Roman city gate in Pula, Croatia.
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Archaeological museum, cultural institution
Archaeological Museum of Istria
Museum in Croatia.
Food & wine
Olive oil
Skabe Estate – Organic Olive Oil from Istria
Konoba
Konoba Staricok
Konoba
Konoba Bocun
Market
Tržnica Pula
Market
City Farmer's Market Pula
Market
Tržnica Pula - otvoreni dio
Konoba
Konoba Taj
Market
Tržnica Veruda
Active & sport
Boat trip
Boat trips from Pula
From the Riva in Pula: dolphin trips and day trips to Rovinj with the Lim Fjord and Crveni otok.
Boat and kayak hire
Undina Adriatica
Dive centre
Diving Center Puntizela
Dive centre
Diving Center Indie
Adventure park
Jangalooz Adventure Park
Windsurf spot
Pomer Bay windsurf spot
Sheltered bay with flat water in thermal wind and moderate Bora, good for beginners and freeriders. Access on the south shore by the campsites, windsurf station on site.
Boat trip
Boat trips from Medulin
From the Riva in Medulin through the Medulin archipelago to Cape Kamenjak, past Porer lighthouse, with a swim stop at an island; half a day.
Windsurf spot
Medulin – Bijeca windsurf spot
Shallow bay off Medulin, access to the south towards Cape Kašteja; the shallows suit beginners. Jugo brings only moderate waves, Bora blows offshore and gusty.
Family
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Public aquarium
Aquarium Pula
Aquarium in Pula, Croatia.
Photo: Pantharei.2017 · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons
Water park
Aquacolors
Water park in Croatia.
Photo: Istralandia · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons
Water park
Aquapark Istralandia
Water park in Croatia.
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Public aquarium
Aquarium Piran
Public aquarium in Piran, Slovenia.
Water park
Aquapark Pula
Zoo, aquarium
Aquarium Pula Mediterranean Exhibition (2nd Building)
Adventure park
Jangalooz Adventure Park
Water park
