Istria
Resembling Tuscany in both looks and spirit, the heart-shaped peninsula of Istria juts into the Adriatic just south of Trieste in Italy. The Romans colonised Istria in the 2nd century BC and the amphitheatre at Pula is one of the largest and best preserved in Europe, and is still used today for concerts and film festivals. Further north, on the coast, the medieval town of Rovinj is a tangle of steep, narrow streets and centuries-old stone houses, crowned by the 18th-century Church of St Euphemia. Older still is the magnificent 6th-century St Euphrasius Basilica in Poreč, whose intricate mosaics are exquisite examples of Byzantine art. Be sure also to head into the interior, known for its hilltop towns and acclaimed gastronomy, starring truffles, wild asparagus, excellent olive oil and award-winning wines.
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Meneghetti Wine Hotel & Winery
Among the select few Relais & Chateaux properties in Croatia, this elegant country retreat is the embodiment of rustic charm and modern luxury. Inside its historic walls, guests are met by understated glamour, residential-style ro [...]
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Grand Park Hotel Rovinj
As featured on the BBC’s Amazing Hotels: Life Beyond the Lobby, Grand Park Hotel Rovinj sees elegant contemporary architecture set against centuries-old woodland in a blissful coastal location. It offers fabulous views across th [...]
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Hotel Monte Mulini
This adults-only, ultra-luxury hotel enjoys a fabulous waterside location, set into a hillside on the Istrian coast, just a 15-minute walk from Rovinj’s picturesque old town. Warm, earthy tones dominate the guestrooms, all of wh [...]
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