Wonderful landscape, enchanting views of wide valleys from the Istrian hilltops, breathtaking coastline, blue sea, mysterious bays and idyllic beaches - these are the most common associations when thinking of the
fairytale region of Istria. In Istria you will really relax and spend your dream vacation. However, all
adventurers who are
looking for a unique experience will find a few tipps in this text on what should not be missed in order to
experience an unforgettable holiday in Istria.
Horse riding
Istria offers numerous opportunities to explore beautiful landscapes, such as walking through nature or cycling on one of the many bike trails in the inland of Istria, but have you ever thought of
exploring the Istrian nature on horseback? In every part of this beautiful region you will find riding clubs which, in addition to a
riding school, also offer
tourist tours for experienced riders. Ranch Goli Vrh and the Horse Center Katoro in Umag, Equestrian Club Sv. Euphemia in Rovinj, Samy’s Ranch and the Medulin Equestrian Club in Medulin, Barba Tone Ranch in Barban, Club Astra and Accordia Equestrian Club in Labin are just some of them.
Quad Safari & Jet Ski Safari
If horse riding still doesn't seem exciting enough, we recommend
Quad Safari & Buggy Safari to explore the unspoiled nature of the east coast of Istria in a completely new way. If you choose to do so, you will have an
unforgettable drive from Draguzeti through exciting forest areas and visit many attractive places, including the
viewpoint where you will enjoy an
amazing view of the beautiful Raska Bay and the Kvarner archipelago. In addition to quad safari, "Istra Adventure" offers the opportunity to experience the Raska Bay from a different perspective - on a
jet ski boat! Do not miss this
extraordinary tour on the east coast of Istria!
Karting
If you want to have
fun with family and friends, you can find something interesting in every corner of this region. Only two kilometers from the center of Pula, in the middle of the
Sijanska forest, there is the "
Green Garden" kart track. If you are planning your vacation in one of our
villas near Porec, we recommend "
Motodrom Porec", where you can
rent go-karts. If you are a larger group of visitors, the club can even organise
a race. This club also offers the possibility to experience a quad tour accompanied by a guide.
Paintball & Laser Tag
Although most tourists picture spending their perfect vacation in Istria lying on its
beautiful beaches, be sure you will enjoy your vacation even if you decide to do something more
exciting. In the municipality of
Tar-Vabriga, in the settlement of Lanterna, in the middle of a dense forest, there is a
paintball polygon hidden on a spacious field. But that's not all - there you can also play
laser tag!
Aquaparks in Istria
Istria offers a handful of entertainment options, even for the youngest family members. If you are planning your vacation in Istria
with children, an inevitable part of your vacation should be a visit to one of the
water parks in Istria:
Aqua and Paleo Park Bale, Aquapark Istralandia or Aquapark Aquacolors.
Tuna hunting and sunsets with dolphins
In the past few years
Porec has become more and more famous for
tuna fishing, and in addition to a rich gastronomic offer, so-called
big game fishing or
offshore fishing is becoming increasingly popular. If you dare to live this
unique experience, you will have the opportunity to take the TunaTail boat out to sea between Umag and Pula. At the end of the day you will enjoy the
enchanting sunset in the company of
dolphins. Exciting, isn't it?
Flying by plane
Finally, we would like to point out one more activity that will surely encourage you to experience your vacation in Istria from a different perspective! "
AirMedulin" offers an excellent
panoramic flight over Medulin and its surroundings. Make an appointment and enjoy the
breathtaking view of Cape Kamenjak, the
Brijuni National Park, the city of Pula and the beautiful Istrian nature from the air!
If you choose to stay in one of our
beautiful villas in Istria, you will surely have an
unforgettable vacation, whether you are traveling with family, friends or alone.
Martina Pozgajec
19.4.2022
MY ISTRIA GUIDE
