Things To Do in Istrian Riviera

Fine dine at Damir and Ornell

Fine dine at Damir and Ornell

The menu at Damir and Ornell wouldn’t look out of place in an episode of MasterChef. Truffle shavings, sashimi, tui... Read More

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Out-of-the-ordinary beach

Out-of-the-ordinary beach

Opatija’s not your typical beach, yet it’s a head-turner nonetheless. Slatina Beach has the looks of a lido, with p... Read More

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Eat lobster on Rabac’s waterfront

Eat lobster on Rabac’s waterfront

As you’d expect from a traditional fishing village, the rest... Read More

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Go for sunset drinks in a beachfront bar

Go for sunset drinks in a beachfront bar

Most of the town’s watering holes are gathered along the sea... Read More

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Hire a pedalo at Valkanela Beach

Hire a pedalo at Valkanela Beach

The Vrsar archipelago is made up of 18 miniature islands, wh... Read More

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Grab a bottle of world-class olive oil

Grab a bottle of world-class olive oil

Another of the Istria region’s famous exports is olive oil. ... Read More

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Sip sundowners on the promenade

Sip sundowners on the promenade

Locals and visitors both gather along Medulin’s promenade co... Read More

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Stretch out on Bijeca Beach

Stretch out on Bijeca Beach

Medulin’s kilometre-long star beach sits on a U-shaped curve... Read More

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Daytrip to Cape Kamenjak

Daytrip to Cape Kamenjak

A 40-minute drive away is Cape Kamenjak – it’s a pretty natu... Read More

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Look inside and out at Villa Angiolina

Look inside and out at Villa Angiolina

One look at Villa Angiolina and you’ll see why Opatija’s kno... Read More

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Dine in style along the Lungomare

Dine in style along the Lungomare

Just like the sunbathers, most of Opatija’s restaurants have... Read More

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Hop between dainty bays and lidos

Hop between dainty bays and lidos

Slatina’s the main lido around here. It’s right in the centr... Read More

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Grab a bargain in the yellow shopping centre

Grab a bargain in the yellow shopping centre

Opatija’s your best bet for a shopping spree. It’s got a big... Read More

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Eat a seafood dinner by candlelight

Eat a seafood dinner by candlelight

Fast forward to dinner, and Lovran’s harbour beckons. It’s s... Read More

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Climb to the top of Mount Ucka

Climb to the top of Mount Ucka

Lovran’s location puts you close to Mount Ucka, and you can ... Read More

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Have a flutter in Opatija’s casinos

Have a flutter in Opatija’s casinos

Lovran majors in quiet nights – it’s got a scattering of pub... Read More

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Unwind on St Nikola Island

Unwind on St Nikola Island

The sunbathing spots on St Nikola Island, near Porec, are of... Read More

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Sail down the Limski Kanal

Sail down the Limski Kanal

The Limski Kanal looks like it’s been plucked straight out o... Read More

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Cool down in the Plitvice Lakes

Cool down in the Plitvice Lakes

Within day-tripping distance of Porec, the Plitvice National... Read More

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Score a sightseeing hat trick in Buzet, Motuvun & Hum

Score a sightseeing hat trick in Buzet, Motuvun & Hum

This trio of Medieval hilltop towns, around an hour’s drive ... Read More

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Pretend you’re a gladiator in Pula

Pretend you’re a gladiator in Pula

Imagine the roar of 2,000 toga-clad spectators when you visi... Read More

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Watch the cliff jumpers on Katarina Island

Watch the cliff jumpers on Katarina Island

Katarina Island is just a 5-minute boat journey from Rovinj ... Read More

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Get active by walking, biking and rafting

Get active by walking, biking and rafting

Croatia is home to one of the greatest outdoors scenes in Eu... Read More

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See Euphrasia’s Basilica

See Euphrasia’s Basilica

Porec’s top sight – and a UNESCO favourite – is the very wel... Read More

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