AT#881 - Travel to Croatia's Istrian Peninsula

Published: Jan. 20, 2024, 3 p.m.

b'Hear about travel to Croatia\'s Istrian Peninsula as the Amateur Traveler talks to Olivia from inspiredbycroatia.com about her adopted country.\\nhttps://amateurtraveler.com/travel-to-croatias-istrian-peninsula/\\nWhy should you go to the Istrian Peninsula?\\nOlivia says, "I think that Istria is still a little bit underrated. Personally, I like to Talk about it as this like a fairytale like region. It has quite a strong Italian heritage somewhat reminiscent of Tuscany, but with a Croatian flair It\'s filled with these emerald green hills dotted with medieval villages throughout the food there is absolutely Fantastic."\\n"If you\'re a foodie you want to go to Istria, their home to lots of truffles, so you\'ll find truffles in a lot of the dishes there. And then in addition to the green interior, we have the rugged coastline rocky coastline, but beautiful blue pristine water and beaches, and it really just has the best of both worlds."\\nOlivia recommends this itinerary:\\nDay 1: Pula\\n\\nExplore Pula, the largest city in Istria.\\n\\nVisit the Roman Arena, a well-preserved amphitheater.\\n\\nExplore other historic sites like the Temple of Augustus and the ancient Roman Forum.\\n\\nVisit the Museum of Olive Oil and the castle.\\n\\nDrive to Verudela Peninsula for a swim in the sea and explore the rocky coastline.\\n\\nOptional: Attend the Pula Film Festival which is held in July.\\n\\nDay 2: Fa\\u017eana and Brioni National Park\\n\\nDrive to Fa\\u017eana, a village 15 minutes north of Pula.\\n\\nTake a day trip to Brijuni National Park, an archipelago with untouched nature and Roman ruins.\\n\\nExplore the islands, including a tourist train ride and optional activities like renting a golf cart or bike, or driving Tito\'s car.\\n\\nReturn to Fa\\u017eana for a meal at Alla Beccaccia, a family-run restaurant.\\n\\nDay 3: Rovinj\\n\\nHead north to Rovinj, a charming fishing village.\\n\\nExplore the town, visit the church, and walk down Grisea Street.\\n\\nVisit Mediterraneo Bar for a seaside cafe experience.\\n\\nDay 4: Visit the Limfjord\\n\\nTake a boat ride on the Limfjord\\n\\nHead to Bale for a visit to local wineries.\\n\\nDay 5: Pori\\u010d and Umag\\n\\nDrive to Pori\\u010d, a seaside town popular among European travelers.\\n\\nVisit the UNESCO World Heritage Site and stroll down the main Roman street.\\n\\nSpend the afternoon walking along the Riviera for swimming.\\n\\nHead further north to Umag, known for the Croatia Open UMAG tennis tournament.\\n\\nOptional: Explore Savudrija and visit the oldest lighthouse.\\n\\nDay 6: Green Istria - Motovun, Gro\\u017enjan, Momjan\\n\\nVisit Motovun, a hilltop town known for truffles.\\n\\nExplore the town, visit Truba Jazz and Wine Bar, and possibly attend the Motovon Summer Film Festival.\\n\\nHead to Gro\\u017enjan, a charming town known for artists and musicians.\\n\\nExplore the cobblestone streets and visit Truba Jazz and Wine Bar.\\n\\nEnd the day in Momjan at Kono Bastari Podrum for dinner and Kozlovich Winery for wine tasting.\\n\\nDay 7: Buzet, Truffle Tasting, and Hum\\n\\nVisit Buzet and tour the Aura Distillery for brandies, liqueurs, and gin tasting.\\n\\nHead to Karli\\u0107 Tartufi for truffle tasting, a truffle hunting experience, and a cooking demonstration.\\n\\nOptional: Stop at Kotli for waterfalls and small pools.\\n\\nVisit the "smallest town in the world", Hum.\\n\\nEnjoy your trip to Istria!\\nLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices'