Luxury Istria Countryside Holidays

A serene and idyllic escape

Holidays in the Istria Countryside invite you to soak up the scenery with rolling hills, vineyards and olive groves stretching as far as the eye can see, as well as charming towns and villages dotted throughout. Istria is known for its wine production and you can find many wineries to enjoy a tour and tasting.

The countryside is rich in history, with ancient ruins and medieval towns to explore. It’s also rich in cuisine with Italian, Croatian and Mediterranean flavours infusing local specialties.

Luxury Holidays in the Istria Countryside

The Istria Countryside is truly spectacular. There is plenty of opportunity for outdoor activities with numerous hiking and cycling trails as well as truffle hunting tours. Be sure to leave some time to enjoy the picturesque villages and local markets, to really soak up the culture. Start planning your holiday today with Sovereign Luxury Travel. Our Personal Travel Planners are on hand every step of the way.

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Destinations in Istria Countryside

Buje

Discover the medieval magic of Buje, a hilltop town in Istria, Croatia. Wander through the streets of days gone by, while sampling some of the best local olive oil and wines. The lush green surroundings invite you to savour the natural bliss of Croatia.

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Bale

Discover the ideal mix of history hunting, natural splendour, and opulence with luxury Bale holidays in Croatia. Savour the sea air while exploring enticing history, before settling in for some exquisite olive oil and wine tastings.

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Our pick of the top hotels in Istria Countryside

Every one of our hotels is handpicked and personally visited by our team

Croatia, Bale

Hotel Meneghetti

Set amongst lush vineyards with stunning olive groves
Only 1.8km from a private beach, with sun loungers and a beach club
Sparkling outdoor pool with comfortable sunbeds
Michelin-recommended restaurant with classic Istrian cuisine
Wine and olive oil tastings

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Croatia, Buje

San Canzian Village and Hotel

Situated in the heart of Istria with beautiful historic buildings and modern furnishings
Michelin-recommended restaurant with exquisite dishes
Outdoor heated pool with pool bar service in the summer
Welcoming wellness zone with a Jacuzzi, sauna, and treatment room

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Flight Information

Flight time from the UK to Rovinj is around 2 hours 15 minutes.

If you're planning a trip to Rovinj (PUY) from the UK, the following airports have direct flights:
Birmingham (BHX), Bristol (BRS), London Gatwick (LGW), London Heathrow (LHR) and Manchester (MAN).

When to go

July and August are the hottest months in Croatia (temperatures can reach into the mid-30s) and attract the most visitors. June, September and October are great months to visit. It's less busy, plus Croatian weather tends to be warm and dry (spot on for sightseeing).

Tipping

Tipping in Croatia is becoming more commonplace in Croatia, especially in more upmarket establishments where around 10% has become the norm. In bars and more casual restaurants, just leave the coins in your change. At your hotel, tip porters and maids 2 Euros or so. Taxi drivers don’t expect a tip, but it’s a nice gesture to round up the fare.

Introduction to languages

The official language of Croatia is Croatian. English is widely spoken too, so getting by is easy.

Luxury Istria Countryside Holidays

Luxury Holidays in the Istria Countryside

Your plans, our expertise

Destinations in Istria Countryside

Buje

Bale

Our pick of the top hotels in Istria Countryside

Hotel Meneghetti

San Canzian Village and Hotel

Flight Information

When to go

Tipping

Introduction to languages

What our guests think