Glide above the enchanting hilltop village of Motovun, a medieval gem perched high in the heart of Croatia's Istrian ...

Eat My favorite Istrian dishes include cured dried meats, and freshly made cheese from local milk farms, fried calamari, fried mullet, and locally caught branzino, served grilled or crudo style.

by Rick Steves, January 12, 2023 | The Istrian Peninsula is a mix of Roman history, vineyard-draped hill towns, and pastel seaside villages with a whiff of Venetian flair. Here's more.

Ruled at times by the Venetians, Romans, Byzantines, Slavs and Austrians, the Istria peninsula of Croatia is rich in elaborate architecture, delicious food and complicated history.

The Istrian Peninsula—divided among Italy, Slovenia and Croatia—hosts an intriguing mishmash of cultures in its picturesque small towns. One efficient biking and hiking trail passes through a ...

The Istrian Peninsula, in the northwest corner of Croatia, is an inviting mix of pungent truffles, Roman ruins, striking hill towns and pastel coastal villages, with a breezy Italian culture (left ...

Sunset at Rovinj, on the Istrian Peninsula. Rovinj's marina, with the town in the background. A local fisherman returns with the morning catch. A view of the lovely Plitvice Lakes National Park ...

The bucolic Istrian Peninsula offers ‘tremendous value’ compared with similar areas along the Adriatic coast. 13 Photos View Slide Show › By Alison Gregor This traditional stone house is in ...