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<\/p>\nWhile all of Croatia is blissfully beautiful, the small Adriatic region of Istria is one of the country\u2019s most visited places. What makes Istria so special? Here\u2019s five reasons why this beautiful area is a top tourist destination.<\/p>\n
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A hub for artists <\/strong><\/p>\n If you\u2019re an art enthusiast, you\u2019ll be naturally attracted to the beauty of Istria, as many an artist has over the years. Consequently, the region\u2019s towns and villages are full of art galleries and exhibitions. None more so than Groznjan, known as the \u2018town of artists\u2019 and the hilltop town of Motovun, where many a quirky boutique, art gallery and wine bar will entice you through its doors.<\/p>\n Sample delicious Istrian wine<\/strong><\/p>\n If you\u2019re partial to a full-bodied glass of red, a delicate white or a tantalising rose, then Istria beckons. The region grows a comprehensive range of wines, including Merlot, Chardonnay and Cabernet Sauvignon. Two unique wines to the area are a deliciously dry white known as Istarska Malvazija and a robust red known as Teran.<\/p>\n If you\u2019re really serious about Istrian wine, visit the region when one of the many fabulously-unique wine festivals Istria is renowned for, is taking place.<\/p>\n Top quality restaurants<\/strong><\/p>\n Delectable wine isn\u2019t much good if it isn\u2019t accompanied by some first-rate cuisine. In Istria you won\u2019t be disappointed by the quality of the food as even the most remote of villages usually have a quality local tavern of some kind where the owners take their dishes extremely seriously.<\/p>\n Incredible scenery<\/strong><\/p>\n Just remember to have your cameras at the ready when you drive through Istria, as scenery doesn\u2019t come much more awe-inspiring. Roads bend and weave through the vast and unspoilt landscapes, carpeted in verdant fields, forest and valleys.<\/p>\n Cycle to your heart\u2019s content<\/strong><\/p>\n If you enjoy cycling in beautiful surroundings, Istria is the place for you. This breathtakingly beautiful part of Croatia has a network of marked trails running through its landscape. From exhilarating hillside rides to super-fast sprints on the flat, Istria caters for cyclists of all levels and is one of the best ways to witness the unique countryside this part of Croatia is blessed with.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" While all of Croatia is blissfully beautiful, the small Adriatic region of Istria is one of the country\u2019s most visited places. What makes Istria so special? Here\u2019s five reasons why this beautiful area is a top tourist destination.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":8,"featured_media":7482,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[36,42],"tags":[824,884],"class_list":["post-7481","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-things-to-do-in-croatia","category-things-to-do-in-istria","tag-croatia","tag-istria"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"\n