Istrien Holidays

Istrien Holidays - Destination Profile

Holidays to the Istrien Riviera can be compared to a visit to Tuscany, it is perched on a peninsula in the far northern corner of the Adriatic Coast. Istrien holidays boast beautiful scenery, medieval hill-top towns with endless vineyards and olive groves. The seaside is decorated with long promenades and the colourful architecture is a real feast for your eyes. Istrien holidays are focused around the main resorts of Porec, Rovinj and Umag.

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Holidays in Croatia - Istrien - Things to see

A visit to the ancient walled city of Dubrovnik is a magical experience, where the perfectly preserved streets and buildings will make you feel as though you have stepped back in time to the 12th century. Dubrovnik also offers a number of atmospheric churches and monasteries. The Istrien Riviera offers ancient cities, rolling forests and cobblestone streets oozing with charm.

Things to do on a Holiday in Istrien

Popular activities for those taking holidays in the Istrien Riviera include:-

• Tennis
• Mini Golf
• Cycling
• Watersports

Istrien Riviera Holidays Excursions

Make your holidays to the Istrien Riviera extra special and book one of our wonderful excursions, we have a range of excursions that have been carefully selected to cater for everyones interests. Some of our most popular excursions are:-

Istra Tour: See the best of the region from the comfort of your air conditioned coach. Roman amphitheatre in Pula, countryside adorned with hilltop towns and vineyards cascading to the foothills. Fine day full of history and Tuscan like scenery.

Venice: Unique opportunity to see 2 countries in only one holiday! Venice needs no particular introduction with its world famous gondolas, St Marks square, Murano glass factory, shopping or well known Italian soft ice cream. Whatever your choice, you are sure to have an unforgettable day!

Plitvice Lakes: Protected by UNESCO this is one of the rare sights of exquisite natural beauty. Succession of 16 lakes connected with foaming waterfalls and enveloped by dense virgin forests. A sight not to be missed!

Postojna Caves and Lipizza Horses: Nature's most amazing creations! Discover secret cave passages that have existed there for millions of years but have never resisted human curiosity. Enjoy the performance of pure blooded Lipizzaner horses. Ideal opportunity for country hopping (and who knows, you might just pick up some great ideas for your future holidays).

Fish Picnic: Relax on leisurely cruise and top up the sun tan. Enjoy a simple lunch of grilled fish washed down with local wine. Admire the coastline and islands from a different angle and take a dip in warm Adriatic sea.

Brijuni Islands: Famous for archaeological findings and unique natural beauty, Veli Brijun island has been attracting worlds elite for a great number of years from politicians to film stars they've all been there. So how about you?

Zagreb: Visit capital of Croatia with its avenues, parks, galleries and monuments. Cross over from typical Mediterranean coastal scenery to continental mountains densely forested to reach the cultural and political heart of the country. A 'capital experience'.

For further information and to secure your place on all the above excursions, see your Olympic representative in the resort. The best time to book would be at the Welcome Get Together on the day after arrival.

Eating/Drinking During Istrien Holidays

Fresh seafood is the order of the day, as restaurants are constantly serving a wide variety of fresh fish caught from the pristine Adriatic Sea. There are also some tasty meats such as ham and salami, as well as flavourful cheeses and refreshing wines.

Istrien Holiday Weather

Max Temp C	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct
Croatia	17	22	26	30	28	26	18
London	14	17	20	21	21	17	15
Sunshine Hours	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct
Croatia	6	8	9	10	9	7	6
London	5	6	7	6	6	5	3

Istrien Holidays Shopping

Explore the local markets and you will find wonderful local items such as pottery and lace, as well as a wealth of other interesting souvenirs to remind you of your time in Croatia.

Holidays in Croatia - Istrien - Beaches

Although there aren't many sandy beaches in Croatia, you'll be amazed by the beauty of the pebbly shores lapped by clear turquoise waters. There are many secluded coves to be explored and the waters are ideal for all types of watersports, including snorkelling.