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25/04/2025

[Weekend As It Should Be] 🌅

Should you decide to spend a weekend in Istria, no matter the season, our heart-shaped peninsula offers a perfect escape! Istria offers a true mosaic of experiences – a land imbued with green olive groves, golden vineyards and the azure Adriatic Sea… 🌊🌊🌊

Welcome to Istria!

17/04/2025

[Golden Pen Awards Presented to Foreign Journalists in Istria]

The prestigious Zlatna Penkala - Golden Pen Award ceremony, hosted by the Croatian National Tourist Board to recognize outstanding international media coverage of Croatia, took place in Istria, gathering 28 media representatives from 15 countries across the globe.

All attending journalists were presented with special recognition awards, while the Grand Prix — the highest accolade of the Golden Pen — was awarded across six categories.

As part of the program, our guests - journalists, editors, travel bloggers, and influencers - had also the opportunity to explore the charming town of Grožnjan, discover the beauty of Novigrad, tour the renowned Cattunar Winery, indulge in a tasting of exquisite Istrian olive oil, and immerse themselves in the rich truffle heritage of central Istria with the family-owned Karlić Tartufi. The experience culminated in a delightful gala dinner at the Kozlović Winery, creating unforgettable memories for all involved.

Traditionally hosted by the Croatian National Tourist Board, this year’s event was organized in collaboration with the Istria Tourist Board and the Novigrad-Cittanova Tourist Board.

https://www.istra.hr/en/top-news/golden-pen-awards-presented-to-foreign-journalists-in-istria

11/04/2025

[Explore natural wonders]

Staying in Istria can be enriched by enjoying the beauties of nature like hills, forests, caves, peninsulas, islands ... Warm and sunny summers, mild and rainy winters along with the Mediterranean climate make Istria an ideal destination to visit throughout the year.

Staying in Istria can be enriched by enjoying the beauties of nature like hills, forests, caves, peninsulas, islands ... Warm and sunny summers, mild

07/04/2025

New article 🤩🤩

Two miles off the coast of Croatia’s Istrian Peninsula, Brijuni National Park beckons more than 200,000 travelers each year to its lush Mediterranean landscapes.

21/03/2025

[Planning Your Destination Wedding?] 💐💘💐

Istria offers a magical atmosphere for an unforgettable wedding in medieval towns, hidden old households, fairy-tale sea locations, as well as the glamour of the best hotels, restaurants, and wineries.

The mild climate, abundant sunshine and picturesque landscape are ideal to organize a wedding in the open air...

www.istra.com/weddings

06/03/2025

[Thrilling Outdoor Adventures] 🛶

Pedal through scenic cycling trails, hike to breath-taking viewpoints, and immerse yourself in the natural beauty of Istria. With endless opportunities for adventure, every path leads to a new discovery. 🌅

Uncover hidden gems, embrace the thrill of adrenaline sports, or simply soak in the serenity of untouched nature. 🌄

»» Browse some outdoor brochures, download Istria’s cycling maps…
https://www.istra.hr/en/information/brochures/istra-outdoor

13/02/2025

[Ližnjan: South Istria is Pet 🐾Friendly] 💚

Bring your pets along to South Istria: Ližnjan, Marčana, Vodnjan, Fažana and P**a offer a variety of activities for pets and their owners to enjoy together.

From hiking trails that wind through scenic landscapes to boat tours that welcome pets aboard, there are plenty of ways to experience the region's natural beauty.

More about South Istria: https://www.southistria.com/en/pet-friendly

29/01/2025

[Istria for your most romantic moments] ❤️

Experience orange, red and purple light when the sun goes down and spreads all across the sea which resembles the stillness of olive oil and sometimes it can be wrinkled and restless... 💙💚🧡

Are you looking for a charming destination that offers historical sites, cultural attractions and also experience something unique with a special roma

22/01/2025

[Winter Days for a Special Feeling of Tranquillity] 🌅

If you decide to visit Istria during winter months you will always find a way to make your holiday as pleasant and relaxing as possible. Our small peninsula with rich history and top gastronomy offers a perfect escape! 💚

Istrian old town cores will leave you breathless - be it the ones by the sea or on picturesque hills in the heart of green Istria. The history of the castles and fortifications you choose to explore will take you to a long-lost and forgotten world. 💚💙

Wine roads stretch throughout the entire peninsula; make sure you taste some because there is something for everyone! 💚

Winter in Istria is peaceful, pleasantly cold and it invites you to discover it. In addition to the exquisite gastronomic offer, we recommend the vis

14/01/2025

[The World Handball Championship starts today]

After a successful rehearsal, the Žatika Sport Centre in Poreč is ready for the Handball World Cup, which is starting today in Croatia, Denmark and Norway! 🇭🇷 🇩🇰 🇳🇴

Along with Varaždin and Zagreb in Croatia, Herning in Denmark and Oslo in Norway, Poreč is one of the host cities, hosting the national teams of France, Austria, Qatar and Kuwait during the first week of the tournament. 🤾🤾🥅

A record 22 games will be played in Poreč, because in the tournament's second week all the fourth-placed teams will gather in Poreč for the President's Cup.

The Žatika Sport Centre has been prepared in accordance with the highest IHF standards, which was tested by the younger generation of the handball club RK Poreč, who have played a test match, during which the final details were taken care of.

See you in Poreč 🎉🎉🎉

09/01/2025

[OH THE PEOPLE YOU MEET with Michaela Guzy in Istra, Croatia] 🎬

Another film about Istria by American producer Michaela Guzy has won an award: after winning silver at the Tourism Film Festival in Johannesburg, her latest story about Istria is set to receive gold at the Adrian Awards! 🌟🎉🌟🎉🌟

The HSMAI Adrian Awards, a prestigious award celebrating 68 years of recognizing marketing excellence in the travel industry, honours the most innovative and impactful campaigns. This year’s awards ceremony is set to take place on February 18 in New York. 🌟🌟🌟

Host and journalist Michaela Guzy is one of the leading business influencers and the visionary founder of OTPYM (Oh The People You Meet), a production company known for creating stories that captivate travel and food enthusiasts in search of authentic experiences. Traveling around the world, Michaela reveals destinations to viewers through conversations with locals and their life stories. 🌄

Upon hearing the news of the award, Guzy expressed her heartfelt gratitude, highlighting the honour of having their work recognized. She emphasized the significance of documenting destinations through conversations with locals, forging meaningful connections during their journey through Istria.🌅

OTPYM’s 30-minute film "OH THE PEOPLE YOU MEET with Michaela Guzy in Istra, Croatia," earned both Gold and Best of Category Adrian Awards. 🌟🎉🌟

Congratulations! 💐💚💐

24/12/2024

19/12/2024

[Magic on the Hill - Advent in Motovun]
Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays till 29 December ✨✨✨

The old town of Motovun during Advent transforms into a magical destination filled with attractions for all ages, brimming with colours, tastes, scents and vibrant entertainment program! 🎀🎄🎀

14/12/2024

The Times 💙💙💙
[10 of the Best Mini-Moon Destinations Around the World]

“Want the magic of Venice without the crowds or prices? Look to Istria.” 🌍

Newlyweds are increasingly booking shorter, closer-to-home micro-honeymoons — these are the most romantic options.

12/12/2024

[Advent Rovinj - Christmas by the Sea]
6/12/2024 ~ 6/1/2025 🎀✨🎀

The magical month of December in Rovinj brings together unforgettable festive moments, local Istrian flavours and plenty of good music and entertainment. 🎈🎅🎈

Rovinj's traditional wooden batana boat, a symbol of the heritage that combines different communities into one, is the central motif of ✨🎀✨

Find more. https://rovinjadvent.com

10/12/2024

[Tracing Truffles with NBC Chicago's Food Guy] 👌

Steve Dolinsky found himself in Istria, on the hunt for truffles, seeing where some Chicago restaurants get their white & black truffles! 👌🐾👌

www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/the-food-guy-tracing-truffles-from-europe-to-chicago/3617154/

If you think truffles are just a chocolate treat, think again. The truffle actually grows wild in the forests of Northern Italy and Croatia.