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<\/a><\/p>\nAlthough it is during the autumn, when this densely forested area resembles a golden shrine and the truffle hunting season truly kicks in. in fact Istrian truffles are known as being the best truffles in the world and to experience these world-renowned truffles at their very best, the autumn is the time to travel to Istria.<\/p>\n
To celebrate its highly celebrated white truffle season, a string of truffle-related festivals take place during the autumn in Istria, an area of Croatia that is a particularly truffle-rich region.<\/p>\n
The Truffle festivals of Istria are\u00a0fun and well-attended. Authentic truffle festivals include the \u201cSubotina\u201d festival in the town of Buzet, the main highlight being a giant omelette that is made with 2012 eggs and 10kg of truffles, also in Buzet is the annual \u201cWeekend of Truffles\u201d, the \u201cTuber fest\u201d in the village of Livade, the \u201cAlpe Adria Folk Fest\u201d, which is predominantly focused on black truffles, and the \u201cTeta\u201d festival which is held in year in Motovun.<\/p>\n
During the month of October many culinary tours take place in Istria that are primarily focussed on both black and white truffles and the delicious concoctions these exquisite delicacies create. During these fascinating gastronomic tours, visitors are taken into the heart of Istria and are taught the art of truffle hunting and the many secrets and legends involving the world\u2019s most expensive mushroom\u2019s ancient history in Istria.<\/p>\n
Within these magical truffle tours, visitors visit some of the most impressive towns of Istria, such as Motovun and Opatija, where a tour guide will enlighten them into the fascinating Istrian cities\u2019 remarkable histories.<\/p>\n
Needless to say, the main ingredient on the menu on an Istrian truffle tour, is truffles!<\/p>\n
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