Green Istria is also called Croatian Tuscany and represents the inland of Istria, the area deep in the green of nature, and surrounded by the ancient of the cities and medieval villages. All these things have influenced the growth of rural tourism, where it is possible to have a quiet vacancy, to discover the culture, customs, and typical foods of the Istrian inland.

You can visit charming small cities and medieval villages located on the hilltops. These small cities are surrounded by antique walls, mostly Roman, of cities and towers, with breathtaking views. By walking through these suburbs you will have the impression of going back in time.

Istria is known for olive growing and viticulture. Both olives and good wine are part of the Istrian gastronomy. There are many roads of olive oil and wine in Istria with purpose of exposing oil mills and cellars to the people.

Istria is an ideal part of Croatia for hiking and cycling tours.

National Park Brijuni

Brijuni are attractive group of islands near Istria. Were visited by the elite of Austrian, Hungarian and German aristocracy when Istria was part of the Austro-Hungarian monarchy speaks of its beauty and charm. In more recent history almost every major statesman visited the islands of Brijuni.

The Brijuni archipelago is separated from the mainland by the two-miles-wide Channel to the northwest of Pula. There are 680 different local and exotic plants, 150 bird species, monuments dating from the Byzantine period and the Middle Ages, as well as from Austro-Hungarian architecture to a more recent time.

Kvarner and Islands

Kvarner was ruled by Croatian monarchs from the early Middle Ages. This is why this beautiful part of Croatia has numerous monuments of indigenous Croatian culture. A special role in this was played by the noble family, Frankopan family, whose castles and fortresses still remain preserved throughout Kvarner.

Kvarner is an area that owing to its many diversities, from climate to vegetation, coasts, islands and highlands, varied architecture and culture, vicinity of European tourist generating regions, has been developing tourism for over 160 years, covering a three-century period.

Kvarner presents itself as the region of shores, highlands and islands directly to the east of Istria. Cres and Krk are the biggest islands in Kvarner Bay and visitors are attracted to the former in particular by the plants and animals, the indented coast, the sea and the solitude. There are places to bike, walk, climb, swim and sail.