There are three rivers in Istria: Raša, Mirna and Dragonja, as well as a number of streams that form charming waterfalls in the karst surroundings. Near Pazin, you may find Zarečki krov, a famous weekend spot.
In the very heart of Istria, near the village Festini, close to Zminj, the cave Kingdom of Festini surely stands out by its natural beauties. Upon entering the cave, first you hear the harmonious sound of drops that from times immemorial have been creating magnificent underground jewellery reflected in the reservoir lakes below.
Lim Bay is a nearly 13-kilometer-long sunken karst valley. It extends deep into the interior, all the way to Pazin, forming the Lim Cove. Lim Bay is notable for its brackish water. It had been created by subterranean sweet water in the form of a submarine karst spring emerging at the bay’s end, resulting in […]
Palud is a freshwater swamp, only 8 kilometers away from Rovinj. A 200-meter-long canal dug from the swamp into the sea in 1906, when the Austro-Hungarian military base was set in Barbariga. Over the years, 219 bird species have been identified.
Mount Učka visually dominates the Istrian peninsula and the Kvarner Gulf. If you climb on Učka’s highest peak, Vojak, you will witness the breathtaking 360-degree view of the Istrian peninsula, the North Adriatic Sea, the islands of the Kvarner Gulf, and, when the weather is fine, even of Venice and the Alps.
Lower Kamenjak and the Medulin Archipelago (also known as Cape Kamenjak) are among Istria’s most fascinating destinations. Beautiful landscapes and pristine nature can be reached and enjoyed. If you prefer active vacations or if you are looking for a beautiful beach, Kamenjak makes the ideal solution. Walking, cycling, kayaking, and surfing are only a few […]
God had created Brijuni Islands while attempting to recreate Heaven on Earth, and, in order to protect it, he had encompassed this magnificent creation with sea. Brijuni Islands are now a national park with captivating nature, bays, and Roman ruins. Day by day, Brijuni are gradually gaining the long-forgotten splendor of the early 20th century, […]
Pazin’s Pit is one of the most interesting parts of Pazin that originated as the result of special natural forces and the rocky Istrian terrain. Dante Alighieri, one of the world’s greatest poets, in the first canticle of his Divine Comedy had written the verse dedicated to the Hell’s entrance “abandon hope all ye who […]
Istria is a region rich in pits, caves, and other natural wonders. One of the most famous caves is Baredine, which is located near Poreč, on the Istrian West coast. The cave is 66-meter deep, it has five galleries filled with abstract sculptures. In the deepest gallery you may see olms, also called “human fish”, […]