The Istria peninsula and the Kvarner Gulf are Croatia at its best. From Belle Epoque seaside resorts to Venetian-style waterfront villages, here’s what to see.

I was getting discouraged by the sameness of new wine releases… the rush to score a high Parker score removed the winemaker from the wine.

Istria is a magnet for Italian, German and Slovenian families, making crowds swell in its towns and villages over the school summer holidays. ... Inside Istria, Croatia. 1/23.

Rick Steves: Croatia's idyllic Istria a paradise on the Mediterranean. Istrian Peninsula is the hot spot in Croatia to find hill towns, backcountry drives, and a laid-back and relaxing lifestyle.

The best places to stay in Istria are listed below. All of these Istria hotels have been selected based on their location, style, rooms, facilities and dining options.

Istria is also home to Croatia's largest waterpark Aquapark Porec Aquacolors. It boasts several "extreme" waterslides, including the Freefall, ...

But here in Istria, the romance of truffles is well within reach. It’s only a matter of knowing where and when to go. Some travelers visit Croatia to see “Game of Thrones” sites .

Hotel Rovinj, Istria, Croatia. 9 /10 Telegraph expert rating. Rovinj's oldest hotel, in a building from 1892, the Adriatic underwent a slick renovation in 2015.

The sector Pengari at Buzetski Kanjon, Istria, Croatia. Planetmountain.com is a site about climbing, mountaineering, trekking, via ferrata, freeriding, ski mountaineering, snowboarding, snowshoeing, ...