Top-rated places to visit in Istria, Croatia

4.5 Amphitheatre de Pula (5.286 reviews) from $13.74
- No visit to Pula would be complete without coming here
Spent < 1 hour Ancient Ruins

The Arena in Pula is a 1st-century Roman amphitheatre. The arena is the 6th largest in the world. See more..
4.5 Old Town (4.318 reviews)
- Beautiful old Adriatic town
Neighborhoods • Historic Walking Areas

Narrow alleys and passages; old and traditional buildings; bars, konobas and small restaurants popping out in most unexpected places; great sunset views; great walks throughout the city and always there is something new to discover. One of the jewels of Istra, must visit place. - on the down side, it is in high demand with tourists and visitors, so it is not cheap. See more..
4.5 Porec Old Town (2.774 reviews)
- Nice city.
Historic Sites

Nice city. It was 15min from our hotel. For those who don’t want to go there on foot, there is a noddy train for 50HRK (~6,80€). There are many restaurants, narrow streets with little souvenir shops and beautiful seaside with lighthouse view. There are many boats and yachts in the seaport. We were amazed. See more..
4.5 Aquapark Istralandia (2.365 reviews) from $37.47
- Great, since it was more empty
Sunday: 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM Spent More than 3 hours Water Parks

Aquapark „Istralandia“ This amazing waterworld spread on over 81 000 m2 is located only 5 km from the seashore, on direct Novigrad-Nova Vas highway exit and the main road between the highway and town of Novigrad. „Istralandia“ offers abundance of relaxation and excitement with guaranted adrenaling dosage on 20 different slides with over 1,6 km of tubes; high and aslope for the brave ones, slides with rubber boats and the latest technolgy tube-slides. „Istralandia“ has the largest wave pool in this part of Europe. Aquaprk „Istralandia“ is also intended for families with children of all ages for whom adrenaline dosage and fun can be found on children's tower. In October 2014 Aquapark „Istralandia“ has won in Rome, Italy a special award for the eneterprener project of the year in the category of new water parks, known as the „Oscar of the entertainment parks“. On the most prestigeous european fair of attractions (EAS 2015 and EAS 2016) in category of the best aquaparks in Europe among the 300 aquaparks, „Aquapark Istralandia“ was two yers in a row rewarded by Kirmes&Park Revue, Germany another prestige award: „Europe's Best Water Parks“ -5th place. See more..
4.5 Kamenjak National Park (1.673 reviews)
- Beautiful bays on a day trip from Pula
National Parks

I would definitely recommend Kamenjak as a day trip from Pula, the bus only took around 30 minutes and was quite reliable, then it's a walk from the bus stop and free entry. Getting round the park on foot is quite long, a car would be much easier! I wanted to see as much as possible so arrived around 8am and barely saw anyone on the first few beaches. By around 10am it was getting a lot busier. I walked around the majority of the park, leaving around 4pm but this was a huge amount of walking in one day. The park itself is very beautiful, the dust makes it look very ethereal and I didn't have an issue with cars driving fast like others mentioned. I did visit the safari bar which is cash only, and nice to get a fresh lemonade and take in the views. The bays/beaches I would recommend in particular are Radovica and Plovanije. All of that side is particularly stunning in my opinion! See more..
4.5 Port of Rovinj (1.574 reviews)
- Perfect scenery
Points of Interest & Landmarks • Historic Walking Areas

A pleasant port town in the northern Adriatic Sea with opportunities to explore vinyards, shops and beaches. See more..
4.5 Church of St. Euphemia (1.527 reviews)
- Beautiful climb at night and in the morning.
Spent < 1 hour Churches & Cathedrals

We made our 2nd visit before gaining entry to this largest baroque church in Istria, built in 1736. Both last evening and this morning we walked the easiest and prettiest polished cobblestone street from the main square, a 300 m climb from the 1680 Venetian Balbis Arch, passing restaurants and small art and pottery shops. This clear Friday morning, we came at 10 AM but it was nearly 10:30 AM before a man arrived on a scooter to open the side and main entry. While other early arrivals went to climb the 197’ tower (20 hrk), our goal was to see the painted chapel with the 6th C Roman sarcophagus containing the relics of St. Euphemia. After seeing the upper wall’s fine sea views, we descended the easy sloping walkway that wound around to the southern port, 900m back to the main square. See more..
4.5 Parish Of The Assumption Of The Blessed Virgin Mary Cathedral (1.520 reviews)
- A designated World Heritage Site
Spent < 1 hour Churches & Cathedrals

Don't be fooled by the unassuming entrance to the Basilica, entrance is reasonable and worth every penny in my book for a glimpse of some of the treasures inside & out. Stand outs are the mosaics (Christ with the 12 apostles), 16th century bell tower & colonnaded atrium. Given the history and its tumultuous past dicing with fires & earthquakes its in remarkably good shape. See more..
4.0 Temple Of Augustus (1.254 reviews)
- A well preserved Roman Temple that has watching over Pula for 2,000 years.
Religious Sites

An imposing Forum that benignly looks down on the locals & travelers as it has done for 2 millennia, yes built between 2 BC & 14 AD. Dedicated to the first Roman Emperor, Augustus, the Temple has a porch fronted by 6 Corinthian columns & stands 14 metres high. I also learnt that Pula was known as POLA back in these Rman times. See more..
4.0 Aquarium Pula (1.128 reviews)
- One of the things to do in Pula!
Sunday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM Spent 1-2 hours Aquariums

Welcome to Aquarium Pula, where in a unique way the richness of the Adriatic is combined with the centennial military history of Pula. The Aquarium is situated within the 130-year-old fort “Verudela”, once part of the powerful defence complex “Fortress Pula” built during the rule of the Austro-Hungarian Dual Monarchy. The historical fort is nowadays inhabited by hundreds of fish species from the northern and the southern portions of the Adriatic and several tropical marine and fresh water species, as well as fish from Croatian lakes and rivers. Meet our inhabitants in rooms, hallways, tunnels and the moat of the once mighty fort and discover secrets of the aquatic environment! See more..
4.0 Brijuni National Park (1.004 reviews)
- Walking a 7 km circuit in 3 hours to visit the historic Veli Brijun Island.
Spent More than 3 hours National Parks

Along the coast of western Istria, Croatia, there are several groups of islands among which the largest is the Brijuni group of 14 islands. Brijuni NP are unique in offering sports and recreational activities to their visitors. From golf and tennis to kayaking, scuba diving and snorkeling, cycling or driving electric cars - everyone can find something to their taste... Stay in one of the popular hotels or villas of Veliki Brijun, and if you are only passing by, do not miss the delicious Mediterranean cuisine in one of the top restaurants. Treat yourself and your guests to unforgettable moments that you will remember forever, because weddings on Brijuni turn into a magical story. The Veliki Brijun excursion begins on the eastern side of the island, in the central Brijuni port, where you will find expert tourist guides available to you for any questions and additional information. See more..
4.0 Arco dei Sergi (894 reviews)
- Stunning arch
Spent < 1 hour Architectural Buildings

I always fascinated by the way that this arch is been preserved is been there since 27BC. The building is impressive and colossal....I feel sad for some people that does not appreciate the magnificent of the building. Is free to see it, my advice take time to appreciate the architecture around the arch there are some nice cafes to seat ans enjoy the scenery See more..
4.5 Jama - Grotta Baredine (854 reviews)
- Cool experience
Spent 2-3 hours Caverns & Caves

Baredine Cave Protected morphological monument of nature Meet the mystical world of nature which has been developing for thousands of years, far away from the light of the day and the human eye. Visit the underworld the Baredine Cave. This cave is a treasure chest of stalagmites and stalactites, underworld sculptures created through time by the patient work of water. Visit The cave is geomorphological monument of nature since 1986, and it has been opened for visitors since 1995. The sightseeing lasts 40 minutes; visitors descend along a 300m long pathway up to 60m below the ground and an underground lake and visit five beautifully decorated chambers. The cave is well lit and equipped, the paths and stairways have firm railing, and the temperature is very pleasant at 14˚C. Next to the cave are a free parking lot (for cars and buses), a reception, a coffee-bar/buffet, speleo-gallery, souvenir shops, children play ground, and area with domesticated animals and a pick-nick area See more..
4.5 Medulin Excursions Sandra (818 reviews)
- Great way to spend a day
Sunday: 8:00 AM - 11:00 PM Boat Tours • Night Tours

The best trip at this summer! The staff was amazing the food taste so good and our trip to the island and cave is unforgettable. We are a family with 3 children and they had a wonderful time. Thank you, we will never forget it. See more..
4.0 Aquapark Aquacolors Poreč (698 reviews)
- Amazing trip
Spent More than 3 hours Water Parks

Explore the colors. Aquapark Aquacolors is largest in Croatia, 13 giant water slides, the longest lazy river in southern Europe, excellent food and refreshment.. See more..
5.0 Karlic Tartufi (663 reviews)
- Funny, talented family with generational tradition of truffle hunting and preparation.
Sunday: 8:00 AM - 7:30 PM Eco Tours • Sightseeing Tours • Private Tours • Food Tours

We came for just the tasting and cooking demonstration with Karlic Tartufi. Our travel agent had booked us for a truffle hunt with another guide, and he was amazing, but I'm sure Karlic Tartufi has a fantastic truffle hunt as well. I am sure of this, because Ivana Karlic did our cooking demo, and she was friendly, informative and very witty! It was a joy to hear her family's story and taste their delicious truffle-infused products in their beautiful new restaurant, which has a gorgeous cooking area and plenty of seating. They have a villa for rent next door, and staying there would be a fantastic way to spend time in beautiful Istria. See more..
4.0 Kastel (561 reviews)
- Great Pula view
Sunday: 8:00 AM - 9:00 PM Historic Sites • Castles

In the 17th century in Pula, the famous French architect Antoine de Ville designed a new Venetian project - the Kaštel Fortress. Today there is the Historical and Maritime Museum of Istria. In front of the fortress you will be interested in a number of old cannons. The fortress offers a magnificent view of the city of Pula, including the Colosseum and the port. The outdoor areas are freely accessible, if you want to go inside, there is an entrance fee. In 2021 adults 20 kunas, children 10 kunas. More travel tips you can find on my blog hamiczech.tips (active link in my Profile) and on my Insta hamiczech. Travel influencers follow for follow. See more..
4.5 Hilltop Walled Ancient City of Motovun (552 reviews)
- Five * visit on a clear day.
Architectural Buildings

We drove our rental car up here from Porec, parking at the top where the shuttle bus unloads and near the parking ticket machine. The upper level entry road has plenty of space during the off season, especially in the morning. I bought a 1 hour ticket with my card for 10 kn and we walked 350 m up the cobblestone lane passing gift and truffle shops to the Town Gate. Then 60 m more passing restaurant diners enter the Town Wall Gate which empties into the main square with a perfect view of the 17th C St. Stephen. It was closed so we walked along the northern wall for its excellent viewpoints to vineyards, farm fields and forests. Our favorite view was from the Porec road 3 km south called “View Motovun” on Google maps and next to a roadway cafe. Nice visit on a clear day. See more..
5.0 Aura Distillery (531 reviews)
- Best "homemade" liquors in the region!
Sunday: 9:00 AM - 8:00 PM Spent 1-2 hours Speciality & Gift Shops • Distilleries

The company ''Aura proizvodi'' is dedicated to the production of exclusive traditional products such as brandies and jams and other autochthonous products made of wild herbs and wild fruits picked in a clean environment at the slopes of the mountain Ćićarija, far away from roads and inhabited places. From the initial production for our own needs, we have developed into a family-owned company that primarily focuses on the quality of its products. The products need to be of the same quality as the homemade products our grandmothers produced - without preservatives and artificial ingredients. We produce and offer many interesting delicacies: jams made of nettles, mint, dandelions, sage, elderflower, figs, plums and cornel. We also produce brandies ageing up to three years - they macerate for six months, and are then distilled. After that, the distillate is returned to the macerate, which is decanted up to six times in the following two and a half years in order to naturally loose lees, thus creating a final product ready for the market. In addition to the traditional Biska, Medica and Teranino we produce brandies made of sage, mint, cornel, carob, olives and almonds, wild pears, wild apples, rose petals, rosehip, forest fruits and herb brandy. We are the only ones on the market that produce the Biska extra, made of white mistletoe picked exclusively from apple trees. Our products can be found in better wine shops across Croatia, delicatessen shops, renowned hotels and high-class restaurants. We also have four shops - in Hum, the smallest city in the world, in Vrbnik on the island of Krk, in the national park Krka and in Buzet where our headquarters is. The products ''AurA'' are recognised by the market as top-quality brands in which a lot of work and immense amounts of love for each product were invested. Our slogan embodies everything we previously mentioned: 'PICKED BY HAND, PREPARED WITH LOVE'. Your health is our delight. See more..
4.5 Punta Corrente (504 reviews)
- Pretty park
Spent More than 3 hours Parks

Golden Cape (Zlatni rt/Punta corrente), Kurent Bay and Montauro Cape are located around 1.5 km away from the town-center, south of the ACI Marina and Lone Bay.The coast is mostly rocky. There are a few beaches covered with small round stones, and Kurent Bay, the most visited beach in this area, covered with gravel. Kurent Cape is on the eastern side (see map). The beaches are rocky and the access to the sea is not easy. At Kurent Cape you will also find a pier where you can temporarily tie your boat and there is also a small gravel-covered bay. See more..
4.5 Tajana & Zlatni Rat Excursions (494 reviews)
- Amazingly fulfilled journey
Sunday: 8:00 AM - 11:00 PM Boat Tours • Private Tours

Surprising experience in absolutely positive direction. We're family of 5 with a baby stroller and we felt confortable on a boat named Tajana. We saw everything announced (many dolphins, light house, nice sunset) and additionaly we enjoyed the feeling from carefully and fairly prepared trip with a tasty meal in the end - thumbs up, crew! See more..
4.5 Groznjan Hilltop village of artists, Istria, Croatia (472 reviews)
- Bohemian charm
Spent 2-3 hours Points of Interest & Landmarks

Often referred to as the 'artists village' there are more boutique/craft shops and art galleries than you can shake a stick at here. Admittedly not all to our taste but some hidden gems all the same. Look out for the small jewellery/leather shop (blue door with butterfly motif) and a unique clothing store where you'll find the owner somewhere around if you loiter long enough in the shop! The town has a clever one way traffic and parking system so its a breeze to find a spot, pay and walk into the old town. See more..
4.0 Venezia Lines (464 reviews)
- Nice trip
Sunday: 9:00 AM - 9:00 PM Ferries

Venezia Lines offers a high speed ferry service connecting Italy to the Istrian Peninsula. We organise trips connecting Venice to Pula, Porec, Rovinj, and Umag in Croatia as well as Piran in Slovenia. The service is seasonal and commences in the last week of April until the first week of October. In July and August we offer a daily service between both countries. Venezia Lines is the fastest and most secure way to cross between the 2 countries. See more..
5.0 Mediterraneo Bar (440 reviews)
- Great place to get a drink while watching the sunset
Sunday: 10:00 AM - 12:00 AM Spent 1-2 hours Bars & Clubs

Mediterraneo Bar is your secret escape in Rovinj...situated on the rocks in most famous street Santa Croce at nr. 24 See more..
5.0 Chiavalon Organic Extra Virgin Olive Oil (399 reviews)
- Liquid Gold
Sunday: Spent 1-2 hours Farms

"We are a family owned farm, specialized in the production of top quality extra virigin olive oil. Our blends are renowned and awarded all over the world, not only for the quality, but also for our particular design and packaging. Beside olive oil, we are also focusing on producing new organic products, that you can all taste on our family estate. If you want to experience tasting our liquid gold like a pro, feel free to stop by for a free tasting or reserve your place for one of our guided tours at our brand new olive mill. Looking forward to meeting you!" See more..
5.0 Paragliding Tandem Istra (381 reviews)
- Fly like a bird
Sunday: 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM Parasailing & Paragliding • Adrenaline & Extreme Tours • Private Tours

Eventhough we had some troubles finding the place and got there with more than an hour of delay, Airie was able to fit us into his schedule. He was very friendly, calm and we felt very safe up in the air with him. We would recommend this to anyone, the views are amazing and the feeling up in the air- indescribable. It's totally worth it and we would love to come back some time for another flight with Airie! See more..
5.0 Glavani Park (361 reviews)
- Great place!!!
Sunday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM Adrenaline & Extreme Tours • Zipline & Aerial Adventure Parks

Great place. Everyone is super nice. Nigel is a great host! The ropes are challenging (I believe!). Most importantly, it is very professional-definitely recommend! Oh, and then there’s the “Catapult”...... See more..
5.0 Zip Line Pazinska Jama (347 reviews)
- Zip line in Pazin
Zipline & Aerial Adventure Parks

It is safe and easy. 2 times some 280m zip, aprox 100m above the valley. I made 60km/h (I weigh 87kg). Need 5 mins to walk back. Parking place is identified by car navigation. Do not miss a walk in the city after that. See more..
4.5 The town of Hum (307 reviews)
- Charming little town above beautiful hills
Neighborhoods

Beautiful smallest town. Great ambience, everything is packed in few charming stone streets. We loved it. You can see a church, a tower, few charming gift shops, a restaurant and the scenery around is gorgeous. See more..
4.0 Round Tower (307 reviews)
- A nice surprise
Historic Sites • Points of Interest & Landmarks

After walking around Poreč old town, finding this place after walking down a narrow street was a nice surprise. We almost walked past it then noticed it was a bar. Being a little thirsty after our walk we managed the steep stairs to the inside bar. So quaint and cosy and I imagine quite crowded on an evening. We then went up a further set of steep narrow steps to the roof for views over the sea and old Poreč. Service was good but the beer was better (after a hot walk). For an unusual place to have a drink this is as good as any. We only stopped off for 1 but I imagine this place would be good for an evening watching the sun go down. But don't drink too much as the stairs down are as steep as they are coming up hahaha See more..
4.0 Floor mosaic The Punishment of Dirce (301 reviews)
- Just one of Many Underneath the Modern City
Points of Interest & Landmarks

There is an assumption that the modern city of Pula was built over the ancient Roman city formerly known as Pietas Julia; who knows what lies underneath the modern town. This mosaic that lies about six to eight feet down is all that remains of a Roman room from about two thousand years ago. The state of preservation is excellent. The mosaic depicts a geometric grid containing a series of rosettes and a single pictorial reserve featuring the Punishment of Dirce. The mosaic is sort of difficult to find. You follow Sergievaca Street from the Arch of the Sergii about half way down to the Temple of Augustus. On the left side of the street is a long and narrow women's clothing shop. You enter and pass through to the back where you will find a small terrace overlooking the mosaic. The mosaic is covered with a roof to protect it from the elements. Enjoy. See more..
4.5 Main Street (294 reviews)
- Beautiful stroll
Points of Interest & Landmarks • Historic Walking Areas

We went walking from our hotel Lone towards the old city of Rovijn en it was just a little too hot to walk with the kids, around 35 degrees, but besides that the city is just beautiful and it's full of cozy corners with amazing structures of the old city which for me looks like venetia very much and by the harvor it's just Saint Tropez. It's well worth the visit to the city. We also talked towards the highest point which is where the church of Santa Eugenia is and went all the way up to the tower of the chapel en the view is stunning. It's a must see case there you can see the whole city of Rovijn en for me.that was the best photo location of whole Rovijn . See more..
4.0 Decumanus Street (274 reviews)
- Beautiful historical street
Historic Sites • Points of Interest & Landmarks • Architectural Buildings

During the walk thru Poreč you can not bypass the main street Decumanus. Like the former Roman colony Poreč retained the original Roman street layout. Among the many streets, the most important street is Decumanus. Decumanus Street is an impressive street, it has something for everyone. History, archaeology, architecture and some interesting bar. It was once glittering with many important palaces, but now it is unfortunately occupied by foreign sellers with bad Chinese products. Too bad. But the street still retained the original glow and people are happy to walk down this street. See more..
4.5 Spiaggia Isola rossa, Rovigno (262 reviews)
- One day escape
Spent More than 3 hours Points of Interest & Landmarks

We went for a one day trip with taxi boat and it was everything we hoped for. Clean, peaceful and wonderful. There is a few thing you could see on the island but I recomend to just enjoy clean blue sea and drink few coctails in beach bar. Mind body and soul reset ! See more..
5.0 Brist Extra Virgin Olive Oil (244 reviews)
- Great sunset chill feeling
Sunday: Spent 1-2 hours Farms

Our family farm is located in the gentle hills above the town of Vodnjan. You can book an educational tour with us to our olive grove and enjoy the beautiful views over the Brijuni Islands while learning all about the production of world class olive oil in Istria. Tour booking can be done by email, phone or best to come and visit our shop in the center of Vodnjan where you can enjoy a free tasting of our full range of our 5 different oils. The address of our shop is on the main street in Vodnjan, Trgovacka 40, (directly opposite the post office). We very much look forward to meeting you and sharing a wonderful olive oil experience with you. Paul O'Grady. See more..
4.0 Fazana Beach (242 reviews)
- Relax, watch the islands and dream...
Beaches

Perfect place to relax when it is not crowded. Entering the water is not easy in all places, but once you are in, it is like a pool, perfect for swimming. Along the beach there are bars where you can get a coffee, beer etc. The bike path goes to Štinjan and then to Pula, so you even do not need a car to get here. See more..
5.0 Istrakayak (242 reviews)
- Superb private (speed)boat tour
Sunday: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM Scuba & Snorkelling • Surfing & Windsurfing • Nature & Wildlife Tours • Stand Up Paddleboarding • Kayaking & Canoeing

We had a fantastic private (speed)boat tour this week. What a nice experience!! Owner takes good account of the weather situation to ensure an optimal and safe boat trip. We saw many beautiful places around Cape Kamenjak and several uninhabited islands in the Medulin Riviera: beautiful water caves, fish, dinosaur footprints, rare plants ... . Very nice contact: spontaneous and with great knowledge of the local situation. Highly recommended, both among adults and with children! See more..
5.0 Miro Tartufi (238 reviews)
- A must do if you love truffles!
Spent 2-3 hours Speciality & Gift Shops

Visit the magical Motovun, go truffle hunting and enjoy truffle flavour of Istra! Find hidden Istrian gems with Miro - a licensed guide who has more than 35 years of experience in the truffle business and allow yourself to be taken on the delicious food adventure by Mirjana – our hostess who also started this business! You will learn all about truffles: the tradition of truffle hunting, the ways of training truffle hunting dogs, the ways of preparing your favourite truffle dishes and much more. All this while basking in the sun and soaking up the fresh air! Book your tour and emabark on this delicious, unforgettable adventure with the Miro Tartufi team! Follow us on Instagram ( miro See more..
5.0 Merlo Boats (227 reviews)
- Nice boat rental
Scuba & Snorkelling • Boat Tours • Boat Rentals • Dolphin & Whale Watching • Speed Boats Tours

It was a great Experience. We rented the Sessa Key Largo. Actually for Tuesday, but since there was a lot of wind predicted, we could simply postpone this via WhatsApp to Friday. The boat was very new and clean. The 100hp engine for the Sessa Key Largo was completely enough and the fuel usage was reasonable. We paid 65€ for fuel for a round trip to island cres and the blue cave. See more..
3.5 Medulin Village (227 reviews)
- Too touristic, but a good base for exploring more of Istria
Historic Sites

I went to Medulin with my husband and teenage son in the beginning of August. At that time the streets and the beach are totally pact with tourist. The sandy beach turned out to be a disappointment. Mostly because of the water that was muddy and dirty. Shopping was not a pleasant activity as most of the sellers were to pushy and impolite. But Medulin can be a good base if you want to explore Istrias beautiful rocky beaches! Both we and our teenage son loved the spectacular beach at Kamenjak, where we could jump and dive from one of all the cliffs, as many meter above water as you could dare. In the evening we could choose from a large number of restaurants, and our favorite turned out to be Salt & Pepper at Sad 138. See more..
4.5 Kozlovic Winery (226 reviews)
- Just Superb
Sunday: Wineries & Vineyards

The Kozlovic philosophy is embodied in the family's history, a family that knew how to hold together, working towards a common goal; nurturing the value of their toils, effort, resolution and competence... See more..
4.0 Dinopark Funtana (226 reviews)
- Great fun for whole family, older kids too
Sunday: 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM Spent More than 3 hours Amusement & Theme Parks

Dinopark Funtana combines amusement park and show entertainment at the Croatian coast of Istria between Porec and Vrsar in sunny Funtana. You will have a day full of adventures here with your family. Built with love we have so much to offer: - 80.000m² park area integrated in the natural and shady forest and canyons - ca. 2 km wooden paths and bridges - 1.000 seats in our show arena - over 300 parking lots and further parking options around - over 50 moving dinosaurs in life-size - 40 animators and artists - 20 family friendly rides and attractions - 6 catering shops: gill, fast food, café, ice cream parlor and pizzeria - 2 circus varieté shows daily - 1 children’s zoo You will be amazed – we promise! See more..
4.5 Valle dIstria/Bale (216 reviews)
- Worth a short visit if in the area
Spent More than 3 hours Points of Interest & Landmarks

Bale feels like its been preserved in a moment in time in the past and not much has changed since. It has a lovely laid back charm and is dotted with little jewels of shops here and there selling local produce and crafts. I highly recommend the Cafe bar Castelli - its is a lovely place to sit back and relax with a home made lemonade. See more..
5.0 Truffle Hunting (215 reviews)
- If you love walking in the woods with dogs, try this!
Spent 1-2 hours Scavenger Hunts

We recently visited Istria and were lucky enough to have gotten a truffle tour with Nikola Tarandek and it was one of the highlights of our 5 day visit. Nikola is very funny, and entertained us while teaching us. His dogs are so sweet, and so well-trained. Nikola makes it clear that he can't guarantee that we will find truffles, but his dogs are so good they managed to find two white truffles in the hour we spent on tour, even thought the dry conditions made it a tough truffle season. See more..
4.0 Vielle ville de Labin (210 reviews)
- Stari Grad - beautiful small historic town
Spent < 1 hour Points of Interest & Landmarks

Stari Grad in historic part of Labin, and certainly worth visiting. With a lunch, it takes cca 2 hours to see all. It will captivate you with its winding streets, small squares, high bell tower and medieval architecture. The historic core has undergone extensive restoration. Facades of houses and palaces, alleys, squares, stairs, churches, everything has a new coat. In the ancient houses you will find stylish cafes and shops with local products. Visit the bell tower os St. Just from 17th century. The whole Labin review read on my blog hamiczech.tips (active link on my Profile). Hamiczech - travel influencer, follow for more travel tips See more..
4.0 The Town Hall (City Palace) (210 reviews)
- Its a lovely view and scenery
Points of Interest & Landmarks • Architectural Buildings

Its a lovely place to visit during the day or the evening. You always enter this forum during the day and the evening as its the entrance to pretty much everything in Pula, if you want to go Harbour you can enter the Forum. If you want to visit shops and places of food and drinks you can enter the Forum. One really nice thing is that they do shows during the evenings, so one of the nights we managed to get a table for food in the centre and they were playing live music, so a massive crowd joined to watch it was a really nice touch to add as they lit up Augustus Temple. Overall its a nice place to visit, and you will end up visiting this place. Don't expect massive miracles but is lovely to keep walking through each day. See more..
4.0 Mulini Beach (207 reviews)
- Decent Beach
Beaches

Not as clear of water as on the island of Hvar, but probably warmer. It’s tough wading without shoes since being so gravelly. Cheap plastic sun recliners can be rented. Plenty of shady spots above the beach. You can walk along the promenade for about a mile. Paid parking a short distance. See more..
4.5 Ancient City Walls (200 reviews)
- A MUST see
Historic Walking Areas

This is a small and great route to take pictures around Motovun. You can see the surrounding hills and trees. Now it is great time to visit since it is not crowded and packed with tourists. It will take you 1 to 2 hours to visit Motovun and you should definitely do it! See more..
3.5 The Twin Gates of Pula (195 reviews)
- Nice ancient gate in Pula
Points of Interest & Landmarks

Porta Gemina is a double Roman city gate. It was built at the end of the 2nd century. It was one of the ten city gates of Pula, which stood on the north side of the capital. U can see here only the gate, nothing more, so take a picture and continue to Fortress Kastel. The whole article about Pula read on my blog hamiczech.tips, active link in my Profile. hamiczech - travel influencer, follow me for more tips, travel influ follow for follow See more..
4.5 Museum Olei Histriae (194 reviews)
- Lovely little museum with amazing testing!
Sunday: Spent 1-2 hours Speciality Museums

The House of Istrian Olive Oil located in the center of Pula tells the story of olive growing in Istria through history to the present day. Discover why Istrian olive oil was highly valued by the ancient Romans and how it was processed. Find out how olive oil is produced today and the secrets of creating an extra virgin olive oil of premium quality. Every visitor can enjoy an expert guided olive oil tasting and education, and find a large selection of top quality Istrian extra virgin olive oils, as well as a range of other Istrian products in the museum shop. See more..