Top 5 places for a complete Autumn experience in Istria

AUTUMN IN ISTRIA

Istria is magical in every season, and when the leaves turn yellow and red and you notice autumn colours on every step, staying in Istria gets even more special.

Autumn months in Istria bring numerous possibilities for outdoor activities, enjoying autumn fruits or relax in one of the wellness places.

We’ve singled out 5 places which will inspire you to come to Istria in autumn.

Discover the art’s charm and escape from the everyday life

Grožnjan is widely known as “the town of artists” full of art galleries and beautiful viewpoints looking at the Mirna valley and the sea between Novigrad and Umag.

Things that make this medieval hill town even more special are the quiet streets giving the place a special charm. The ideal escape from everyday life can be found in Grožnjan and its surroundings. You can also enjoy truffle dishes typical for this area as well as rent bicycles and make your stay even more authentic.

Discover the castle’s secret

Chivalry, bravery and competence are valued when speaking of Escape Castle Svetvinčenat.
The walls of the Morosini-Grimani castle are keeping a secret of an unknown knight, a puzzle that no one has been able to solve for now. Gather your team and try to decipher the secret message written on the stone.
Get to know Svetvinčenat and its castle in a fun way – we guarantee you’ll have a great time!

Explore Pazin and its surroundings

If you’d like to explore the authentic central Istria which offers plenty possibilities for outdoor activities, do not miss Pazin and its ideal geographical position which attract travellers from different directions.
For enriching your stay with a tasty gastronomic offer, we suggest you visit istrian traditional taverns: konobe.

Great olive oil tasting and ancient mummies

In the past, Vodnjan was an important urban center, making it an interesting destination: in the old part of town, there are many buildings from different periods and you can find mummies of saints in the churches.

Vodnjan is also the perfect place for olive oil tastings and for seeing traditional stone cottages (kažun).

Rovinj for romantics

Rovinj is, in every season, a great choice for all those wanting to discover history, culture and tradition as well the ones wanting to enjoy the charms of a fisherman’s place whose architecture resembles Venice. Rovinj in autumn is an attractive destination ideal for couples and all seeking romance.

We hope you’ve decided to spend your weekends in Istria where numerous activities, gastronomic offer, relaxation in the nature and in one of the wellnesses await you.

 

SOURCE: istra.hr

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