Istria (/ ˈɪstriə / IST-ree-ə; Croatian and Slovene: Istra; Italian and Venetian: Istria; Istriot: Eîstria; Istro-Romanian: Istria; Latin: Histria; Ancient Greek: Ἱστρία) is the largest peninsula within the Adriatic Sea.

Istria, triangular peninsula that is part of Croatia and Slovenia. It extends into the northeastern Adriatic Sea between the Gulf of Venice (west) and the Gulf of Kvarner (east). The peninsula has an area of 1,220 square miles (3,160 square km). The northern portion is part of Slovenia, while the central and southern parts belong to Croatia.

Experience life as it should be. The heart-shaped peninsula reaching deep into the clear blue waters of the Adriatic Sea is a hidden garden of beauty which opens the door to the sunny and warm Mediterranean.

"Istrian Region") is the westernmost county of Croatia which includes the majority of the Istrian peninsula. Administrative centers in the county are Pazin, Pula and Poreč. [4] Istria County has the largest Italian-speaking population in Croatia. It borders Slovenia.

Are you ready to fall in love with the Istrian Peninsula, Croatia? Our Istria itinerary highlights the most charming places to visit in Istria, from medieval towns and breath-taking scenery to ancient ruins and the beautiful coast of the Adriatic Sea.

Oct 30, 2023 · With a total area of 1,220 square miles, Istria is the biggest peninsula of the Adriatic and one of Croatia's four regions. A narrow strip in the north is part of Slovenia, while its northernmost tip lies in Italy. Its position at a geographical crossroads …

Sep 28, 2023 · Istria boasts a lovely coastline with pretty beaches and a crystal clear sea, backed by a bucolic countryside of fortified hilltop towns, olive groves and vineyards, and more hiking and biking trails than you could visit in a lifetime. No wonder it’s often called the "Croatian Tuscany"!

Istria has laid out its wonders in the garden of the Mediterranean, at the foot of the Alps. The blue Adriatic Sea washes its shores, and the towns strung like pearls along the coast: Umag, Novigrad, Poreč, Vrsar, Rovinj, Pula, Rabac - the towns that have made Istria a famous destination.

Istrian identity, also known as Istrianity, [1] Istrianism[2] or Istrianness, [3] is the regionalist identity developed by the inhabitants of the part of Istria located in Croatia. Istria is the biggest peninsula in the Adriatic Sea and a multiethnic region divided between Croatia, Italy and Slovenia.

Feb 18, 2021 · Istria is known for its truly epic Roman ruins and delicious food. If you’re like most visitors, you’ll want to tour Pula Arena, the intact, 2,000-year-old Roman amphitheater that rivals Rome’s Colosseum.