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It's easy to figure out where to go in Istria. Just
drive! (See recommended Istria
itineraries) From hill towns to sleepy
villages to coastal resorts, this lush peninsula has everything. Following
are the top destinations in Istria:
- Buzet--the truffle capital of Istria
- Fazana--a good base to visit the Brijuni (Brioni) Islands
- Groznjan--Another lovely hill village
known as a classical music training ground.
- Labin--One of Istria's most delightful hilltop
towns
- Lovran--A small town and resort just south
of Opatija on the Istrian coast.
- Novigrad--an old stone town tucked onto
a peninsula with a superb marina.
- Opatija--Former watering spot for the
Austrian nobility, it still retains an aura of Old Europe.
- Pazin--A quiet town that
makes a good base for exploring Istria's interior.
- Pula--A magnificent amphitheatre is one of
many Roman ruins in this busy town
- Rabac--Splendid swimming coves and plenty
of hotels and camping near Labin.
- Rovinj--Everything an Adriatic fishing
port should be plus easy beach access
- Savudrija--not just for windsurfers or lighthouse lovers, it has
a real windswept charm.
- Umag--Many,
many large resort-style hotels; home of pro tennis' ATP tournament
- Vodnjan--worth a trip for the eerie mummy
collection in the local church.
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