Blog

Hear about journey to Croatia’s Istrian Peninsula because the Novice Traveler talks to Olivia from inspiredbycroatia.com about her adopted nation.

Why do you have to go to the Istrian Peninsula?

Olivia says, “I feel that Istria continues to be a bit bit underrated. Personally, I wish to Discuss it as this like a fairytale-like area. It has fairly a robust Italian heritage considerably harking back to Tuscany, however with a Croatian aptitude It’s full of these emerald inexperienced hills dotted with medieval villages all through the meals there’s completely Unbelievable.”

“In case you’re a foodie you need to go to Istria, their dwelling to a number of truffles, so that you’ll discover truffles in a whole lot of the dishes there. After which along with the inexperienced inside, now we have the rugged shoreline rocky shoreline, however stunning blue pristine water and seashores, and it actually simply has one of the best of each worlds.”

Olivia recommends this itinerary:

Day 1: Pula

Discover Pula, the biggest metropolis in Istria.
Go to the Roman Enviornment, a well-preserved amphitheater.
Discover different historic websites just like the Temple of Augustus and the traditional Roman Discussion board.
Go to the Museum of Olive Oil and the fort.
Drive to Verudela Peninsula for a swim within the sea and discover the rocky shoreline.
Non-compulsory: Attend the Pula Movie Pageant which is held in July.

Day 2: Fažana and Brioni Nationwide Park

Drive to Fažana, a village quarter-hour north of Pula.
Take a day journey to Brijuni Nationwide Park, an archipelago with untouched nature and Roman ruins.
Discover the islands, together with a vacationer practice trip and non-compulsory actions like renting a golf cart or bike, or driving Tito’s automotive.
Return to Fažana for a meal at Alla Beccaccia, a family-run restaurant.

Day 3: Rovinj

Head north to Rovinj, an enthralling fishing village.
Discover the city, go to the church, and stroll down Grisea Road.
Go to Mediterraneo Bar for a seaside cafe expertise.

Day 4: Go to the Limfjord

Take a ship trip on the Limfjord
Head to Bale for a go to to native wineries.

Day 5: Porič and Umag

Drive to Porič, a seaside city widespread amongst European vacationers.
Go to the UNESCO World Heritage Website and stroll down the primary Roman road.
Spend the afternoon strolling alongside the Riviera for swimming.
Head additional north to Umag, identified for the Croatia Open UMAG tennis event.
Non-compulsory: Discover Savudrija and go to the oldest lighthouse.

Day 6: Inexperienced Istria – Motovun, Grožnjan, Momjan

Go to Motovun, a hilltop city identified for truffles.
Discover the city, go to Truba Jazz and Wine Bar, and presumably attend the Motovon Summer time Movie Pageant.
Head to Grožnjan, an enthralling city identified for artists and musicians.
Discover the cobblestone streets and go to Truba Jazz and Wine Bar.
Finish the day in Momjan at Kono Bastari Podrum for dinner and Kozlovich Vineyard for wine tasting.

Day 7: Buzet, Truffle Tasting, and Hum

Go to Buzet and tour the Aura Distillery for brandies, liqueurs, and gin tasting.
Head to Karlić Tartufi for truffle tasting, a truffle searching expertise, and a cooking demonstration.
Non-compulsory: Cease at Kotli for waterfalls and small swimming pools.
Go to the “smallest city on this planet”, Hum.

Get pleasure from your journey to Istria!

Sponsors

This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give on-line remedy a strive at betterhelp.com/TRAVELER and get in your method to being your finest self.

This episode is sponsored by Coda. Empower your staff to collaborate successfully. Attempt Coda without cost at coda.io/traveler

subscribe: rss feed | Apple podcasts

proper click on right here to obtain (mp3)

Present Notes

InspiredByCroatia.com
Istria
Pula
Pula Movie Pageant
Pula Enviornment
Temple of Augustus, Pula
Olive Oil Museum, Pula
Pula Citadel
Hawaiian Cove Seaside Pula
Brijuni Nationwide Park
Josip Broz Tito
Alla Beccaccia
Rovinj
Mediterraneo Bar
Church of St. Euphemia, Rovinj
Grisia Road in Rovinj
Lim Fjord
Viking, Kanfanar
Bale
Meneghetti Wine Lodge and Vineyard
San Tommaso Vineyard
Poreč
Euphrasian Basilica
Roman Ruins, Porec
Umag
Savudrija Lighthouse
Kempinski Lodge Adriatic
Konoba Istra, Umag
Motovun
Konoba Mondo, Motovun
Motovun Movie Pageant
Croatian language
Grožnjan
Truba Bar, Groznjan
Momjan
Kozlović Vineyard
Buzet
Distillery Aura
Karlić Tartufi
Hum, Croatia
Kotli
The Most Unimaginable 7-Day Istria Itinerary

Neighborhood

On Journey to Sonoma County, California – Episode 875

My favourite wine is Loxton Cellars. The proprietor’s household has had a vineyard in Australia for a few years and he’s a chemist who determined to return to winemaking. After 2 journeys to this space, it’s the solely wine membership I joined. Nothing fancy simply nice wine. Additionally, each CIAs are well worth the go to.

Patricia

Hello Chris!

Thanks for all of the laborious work you set into your present! I at all times really feel like I’m absolutely immersed in every vacation spot and your analytical model could be very pleasing. Your present was my prime podcast on Spotify Wrapped clocking in at simply over 4000 minutes. You’ve positively made my lengthy commute extra pleasing and impressed me to proceed to hunt out extra journey locations. As a solo traveler for probably the most half, I at all times really feel assured I can tackle any vacation spot after listening to your present.

Thanks,
Justin

Please take our listener survey

Novice Traveler Journeys