Think of Croatia and you’ll probably picture its ... Venture northwest towards the Italian border and you’ll find Istria, a heart-shaped peninsula once the jewel of the Venetian Empire.

BALE, Croatia (Reuters ... said that a focus on quality production and the industry awards had put Istria on the map with tourists seeking good local gastronomy. He said his output is some ...

Visit an olive grove The best way to learn about olive-oil making is to step into a grove and meet the people who are putting Istria on the olive oil map. Look out for green signs that say Cesta ...