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Welcome to

Northwestern Istria

Umag

Novigrad

Brtonigla

Buje

Sport

Gastronomy & Entertainment

Nature & Camping

Wellness & Sea

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Why NorthWesterN IstrIa?4

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enjoy the blue colour of the crystal clear sea,

lovely beaches and wellness oases and don’t

forget to step into the orange world of first-rate

sports offer, immerse yourself into the green

colour of Istrian landscapes and campsites and

experience the pure hedonism in purple by tasting

Istrian delicacies, premium wines and olive oils.

Begin your adventure in Umag, the first town

when you enter Istria from the north. Its charm,

high quality sports offer and accommodation

facilities and a plethora of first-rate sports,

musical and gastronomic manifestations will

leave you breathless.

Continue your voyage by following the coast

to the well-known fishing town of Novigrad,

an architectural gem overflowing not only

with historical sites, rich cultural heritage

and preserved natural beauties, but also with

wonderful gastronomic delicacies and other

attributes that will make anyone’s stay in the

town more than enjoyable.

then set out on a journey to the Istrian interior,

to green Brtonigla surrounded by acres and

acres of olive groves and vineyards, offering

the best of the Istrian hinterland – natural parks

and caverns, picturesque hillocks, abundant

plant and animal life and the witnesses of

times gone by in the form of well-preserved

little churches and chapels.

Discover one of the best-known wine roads in

Croatia, gathering as many as twenty-three

renowned winemakers and take pleasure in

the exploration of olive oil roads, at which you

can learn everything there is to know about

the production and processing of this famous

fruit while enjoying occasional tastings.

Why Northwestern Istria?

Get inspired by the experiences of those who

have already tasted the wonders of this bea-

utiful part of Istria - in this book you will find

original quotes of the readers of our Facebook

page Colours of Istria. We have asked them to

answer the following question: Why northwe-

stern Istria? their most beautiful, most inspiring

and most creative answers help us discover the

interests and desires of our guests and provide

an even better and richer holiday experience.

Welcome toNorthwestern Istria Get to know a part of the Mediterranean in all the colours and specifi-

cities of Istria – blue, orange, green and purple...

Read the impressions of our Facebook fans who have already visited this

corner of the world and be inspired by their experiences...

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Umag is a town boasting long and attractive coast

as well as interesting hinterland. It offers a variety

of things specific to Istria, and as such, is the best in-

troduction to a different Mediterranean experience.

the town of Umag has a very interesting history.

It was discovered by the roman nobility, who

decided to turn it into their summer residence.

the grandeur, luxury and glamour of the times

are still reflected in the Venetian houses in the

old town centre. Parts of walls and towers, as

well as renaissance and Baroque buildings and

churches have also been preserved.

the stretch between cape Katoro and cape sipar was

not reserved exclusively for the villas of the wealthy,

but was also dotted with village houses surrounded

with land and inhabited by farmers, craftsmen, fish-

ermen and traders. the romans later renamed the

original settlement of sepomaia into siparis.

Due to the frequent pirate attacks, enemy incur-

sions, earthquakes and continuous invasions of bar-

barian hordes, the siparians were forced to aban-

don their settlement on several occasions and the

Neretva Pirates, lead by prince Domagoj, completely

UMaG The first town when you enter Istria from the north captivates

with its charm and varied and rich offer.

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destroyed the town in 876. the inhabitants moved

to an island – the present-day town of Umag.

apart from its interesting history, Umag is nowadays

also a well-known tourist destination owing to its

first-rate sports and gastronomic offer and high-

quality accommodation capacities, luxury and fami-

ly-oriented hotels, villas, apartments and eco camp-

sites, all developed in harmony with the true spirit

of nature and the Mediterranean as it once was.

During your stay, do not miss the numerous

events Umag has to offer, including Vegeta

Croatia open Umag, Umagination, adria Music

Conference, UmaGoblues, International Festi-

val of antique sepomaia viva and innumerable

sport and gastronomic manifestations.

those who visited Umag are full of praise and

beautiful metaphors, please read below:


Umag is simply Great!

Vatroslav

…heaven on earth!

Irina

... the most beutiful city

in Istra!!

Marija

....my favorite place.

Tibor

a little oasis in a perfect

location.

Milka

the town of

memories. :)

Alenka

..a beautiful and interesting

town in Istria :)))

Mirela

UMaG Is sPLeNDID!!

Mirko

9UMaG

Great town, great

people.

the beautiful Umag!

Mariuccia

a spring flower

Filomena

Pierantonio

ahhh the seaaa

Branka

such beauty leaves you

speechless.

Marija


It managed to preserve its irresistible charm of a

quiet fishing town, as well as its recognizable, al-

most intimate atmosphere characteristic of small

Mediterranean towns.

the town walls embraced and preserved the en-

tire rich history of the town, its valuable monu-

ments, tradition and culture, the first written

mention of which dates back to the long-ago

year of 599. the old town centre was once fully

enclosed by a defensive wall, parts of which have

been preserved to this day, together with a square

tower guarding the town doors which were once

the main entrance into Novigrad.

the ciborium of Bishop Mauritius, a rare example

of the art of the early Carolingian era, was pre-

served and is now displayed in the Lapidarij mu-

seum currently holding one of the most relevant

collections of stone monuments in Croatia.

one of the certainly most recognizable elements

of the local heritage of Novigrad is the town’s bell-

NoVIGraDOnce a tranquil fishing village of Novigrad gradually developed into an

alluring destination for tourists from Europe and worldwide, many of

whom regularly return.

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tower constructed in 1883 and modelled after

that of st. Mark’s Basilica in Venice. the bell-tower

dominates the town’s vista, with the statute of st.

Pelagius, the patron saint of Novigrad, on top. all

festivities, celebrations and gatherings once took

place in its immediate surroundings, at the main

square, as seen on a number of old photographs.

While many manifestations are still held in the vicin-

ity of the bell-tower at the main town square, others

take place elsewhere in the town, and some of the

best known are art, Wine & Music, Gnam-Gnam Fest,

astro party Lunasa, summer carnival and photograph

manifestation Foto eX-tempore. regardless of which

season you find yourself in Novigrad, there will always

be premium restaurants offering the best of the local

Istrian cuisine and top Istrian wines and olive oils.

Why the visitors to Novigrad return to this town

again and again, they explained in their comments:


I think of it every day.

Senad

I’m gonna be here in summer :)

Maja

simply gorgeous... :) Edina

the most beautiful city in

Croatia and beyond.... :)

Nives

my perfect summer

getaway.

Ana

Magical!!

Heidi

13NoVIGraD

stones and the sea...

and horizon all over. simply

beautiful.

Caterina

ah, those stairs and the

little stone wall!!!! so many

beautiful memories, Istria,

you’ll remain in my heart

forever.

Alessandro

It’s beautiful, and the

view of the sea awak-

ens some of my fondest

memories!

Tiziana


It offers the best of the Istrian hinterland – natu-

ral parks and caverns, picturesque hillocks,

abundant plant and animal life and is dotted

with the witnesses of times gone by in the form

of well-preserved little churches and chapels.

the parish church in Brtonigla bears the name

of st. Zenon, an early-Christian bishop from Ve-

rona who is celebrated by this Istrian town as

its patron saint. st. Zenon is believed to have

been born in northern africa and during the ten

years of his bishop’s service he reformed several

church traditions.

this church in the centre of Brtonigla was recent-

ly enhanced by a small park already embraced

by the locals as a place for siesta and rest in the

hot summer days, allowing guests and travellers

to experience a part of the authentic life of the

town and its inhabitants right next to the church.

to those wishing to enjoy green Istria, Brtonigla of-

fers acres of vineyards and olive groves enveloped

BrtoNIGLaAt first glance reserved and secluded, green Brtonigla reveals itself slow-

ly, but those who get to know it can hardly resist the power of its charm.

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by pathways which will take you to meadows and

forests, deep into the midst of the pulsing nature

which lives on undisturbed far from the throng of

modern civilisation. It is also a place of premium

wines and olive oils – numerous family cellars and

tasting rooms tempt travellers to discover the au-

thentic power of local life.

every year, Brtonigla hosts one of the largest and

most popular Istrian folk festivals, the Festival of

st. rocco, and the Festival of our Lady of Lourdes,

Night of the Queens of Brtonigla, star Chalices and

the Festival of Istrian Malvasia are also a must.

Located only ten kilometres from the coast, Brto-

nigla is the real oasis of quality vacation for the

demanding traveller of the 21st century.

this is what the fans wrote about the magic and

peace of Brtonigla:


this is what I dream of - having a

small house by the sea - and I’ll keep

on dreaming

Frenky

always beautiful

Aldo

Brtonigla... beautiful in every

season. I don’t have to look for

a reason to visit it, the reason is

always there.

Pavla

If you ever come to Brtonigla,

I recommend you find the time to

visit Mramornica cave, even if you’re

not an explorer like me :)

Georg

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I could lose myself in the

forest and vast vineyards

around Brtonigla and never

come back. they are pure

magic.

Luciano

Peace and quiet is everything I

need for a good long rest with my

family. and that is what we have

found in Brtonigla.

Vid

Going to astarea tavern was

one of our best ideas during the

whole stay in Brtonigla. I’m just

sorry we didn’t have more oppor-

tunities to eat there. But there will

always be a next time :)

Anthony


the velvety hillocks have been inhabited ever

since the Bronze age, with histrians building

their prehistoric fortified towns and romans

developing their colonies here. one of the most

stunning landscapes of green Istria is graced

with the once impressive Medieval castle on the

steep Momjan elevation.

Buje has traditionally been the judicial, educa-

tional and administrative centre of northwestern

Istria. although the development of tourism in-

creased the economic significance of the coastal

towns of Umag and Novigrad, Buje remains the

centre of several institutions relevant for this

part of Istria. But perhaps most importantly, the

tradition of this region, some would even say its

soul, have been captured in Buje in more ways

than one. Finally, its name has been enshrined

in the historical and geographical name for the

entire region popularly called Bujština.

BUjeThe fertile surroundings of Buje are a hilly area enjoying the benefits of the

Mediterranean climate. They have been planted with vineyards and olive-

groves from times immemorial, to form a typical Istrian landscape.

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It is also home to one of the best-known wine

roads in Croatia, gathering as many as twenty-

three renowned winemakers and you can also

take pleasure in the exploration of olive oil roads,

at which you can learn everything there is to

know about the production and processing of this

famous fruit while enjoying occasional tastings.

at the roads of the traditional products of the

region you will encounter wine connoisseurs,

secret stories from their taverns and hard-work-

ing oil-makers who consider the olive the divine

fruit. the best-known event in Buje is certainly

the Grape Festival taking place in september,

the grape picking season, to preserve tradition.

the view of the sea in the distance and fine wine

left no one who visited Buje indifferent:


Buje is a very peaceful place....

that’s enough to me

Marija

feels like home, great place and

delicious specialties, not to mention

Malvasiaaaaaa

Damir

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so many things you can do in

this little town of Northwestern

Istria. Where do I begin? Maybe

a glass of Momjan Muscat would

help me start :)

Imelda

For those who didn’t

know - from Buje you can

clearly see the adriatic

sea! It is that close :)

Tino

Little piece of my heart will

always be left in Buje.

Elisa

I will never forget the view

from the Church of st. servulus

belfry in Buje. But I miss the

words to describe it to you.

simply, you have to see it for

yourself.

Sabina


sPort

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Northwestern Istria, bathed by the sea, interwoven with

rivers, streams and hills, is a wonderful example of all

the variety of nature allowing you to do sports on land,

in water or in air and, owing to its favourable climate, do

so throughout the year!

Cyclists will come into their own in the picturesque hills

and valleys thanks to the arranged trails of all types. Wavy

terrain and special configuration lend the golf course at

Crveni Vrh nearby savudrija real charm and challenge. the

longest Istrian river Mirna is ideal for kayaking and canoe-

ing on calm waters. Lovers of adrenaline fun can choose

between windsurfing, diving, underwater fishing, water-

skiing or visit one of our adrenaline parks, with paintball

and popular quad rides. For the boldest, this part of Istria

also offers attractions like paragliding and free-climbing.

tennis and golf courts at attractive locations, football pitches

with natural and artificial grass, beach volleyball courts, poly-

valent sports courts, modern sports halls, interesting hiking

and cycling trails and much more make the varied offer of

northwestern Istria ideal for those seeking an active holiday.

that the best place to do sports is by the sea is some-

thing our active guests are well aware:

Sports and recreation are increasingly becoming inseparable parts of our ev-

eryday lives and you surely want to enjoy them even as tourists on holiday.

...tennis, diving, golf,

biking...active vacation...


here are so many quiet and beautiful roads, so a

favorite can only be a favorite for that day. For us on the

tandem, each day starts in Momjan. It might be a day to go

north, either hilly route or Parenzana, for gelato in Muggia.

or it might be a day to take it easy on the flat to rolling roads

towards savudrija, Umag, Brtoniglia and Buje. sometimes

the favorite ride is the hard one, taking in Groznjan, triban,

Vizinjanda, Motovun, Livade, then up to oprtalj via Ipsa!,

through sterna, Marusici to Crnci, and finishing with the most

beautiful small loop - either direction - that includes Kremen-

ja, oskurus, Bric, Brdo, and Momjan. all of these rides work

up an appetite, but there are too many great konobas and

restaurants and pizzerias to list here! of course, my favorite is

only a few meters down the road

Michael

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For me, every year the summer

begins with the first day of the atP Croatia

open Umag!

Dino

the best tennis destination in

this part of europe!

Livio

Incredible sea sun

and tennis

Ljiljana

Diana

Parenzana - because it is

located in the legendary railway

route for the transportation! :)

Nikolina

after a good tennis match I

love to take a swim in the sea.

Can it be better? :)

BIKING

teNNIs

teNNIs

teNNIs


Love the 360° view from the

Golf Club adriatic!

Matthias

GoLF

When it comes to a vacation, I like

it to be active, and that’s why I go to

northwest Istria.

Bruno

WaLKING

the only sort of sports i prefer

during the summer because of a

simple reason - I can’t get myself

out of the sea!

Sophie

Water sPorts

a long walk beside the sea...

there can’t be a better way to end

a warm summer day :)

Brygitta

WaLKING

every nature lover

at least once should

take a walking tour on a

Parenzana trace.

Marco

WaLKING

My body and soul cherish

every weekend spent on the

green course in savudrija.

Gregor

GoLF

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BIKING

Great infrastructural

conditions. enjoyed riding

the trail of Parenzana and

discovering the history

behind it.

Sanda

a very nice place for

cycling, I’ve been there

with my family and we had

a great time

Mariella

BIKING

I am glad that there are

places that recognize the

needs of us cyclists. North-

western Istria is our next

destination! :-)

Luca

BIKING

Great courts, the whole team

enjoyed themselves and we can’t

wait for the next Winter Cup

Marco

soCCer

I love summer in Umag

.. sun, sea, socializing, beach

volley.

Klemen

saND sPorts

Last summer I watched a

beach volley competition in

Umag. It was great. I hope to go

there again. super hot guys :)

Samantha

saND sPorts


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...delicious food and exquisite

wines...great entertainment...

regardless of the season of your visit, if you set out to explore the wine roads or roads of the Istrian olive-growers, or decide to try dishes baked under an iron bell, fresh fish, shellfish and homemade brandy, Istrian specialities like the Istrian ox “boškarin”, Istrian pasta “fuži” or renowned truffles from the Motovun forest, your senses will delight in the Mediterranean flavours and smells of delicacies carefully prepared just for you.

apart from delicious food and fine wines, northwestern Istria will also welcome you with an abundance of entertainment. spectacular performances of the world-renowned Dj stars and concerts organized during the craziest Umag nights, Umag Par-ty Nights and Umagination, top performances by the best jazz players in Novigrad and the unavoidable traditional feasts in Brtonigla and Buje are only a part of the rich event offer. If you

like trying out your luck, you will certainly be drawn to Casino hotel Mulino accommodating one of the most attractive euro-pean casino clubs and to two Umag casinos – Kristal, situated in the old town centre and Casino elite in the Melia Coral hotel.

relax while enjoying the flavours and smells, have fun and learn everything there is to know about the people and the way of life of this wonderful corner of Istria.

a perfect holiday includes a lot of fun and delicious Istrian special-

ties, as can be seen from numerous comments of our Facebook fans:

The gastronomy of northwestern Istria will delight you with its

diversity and harmony, its Mediterranean and continental face,

topped off with premium olive oils and numerous varieties of

excellent wines.


Istrian prosciutto…mmm…the

best in the world!

Marijana

the best dish is the Istrian bobići soup!

simple and delicious, especially for cold

winter days

Marta

Pljukanci, fuži, gnocchi…

prosciutto, Istrian cheese…

Merlot, teran, Malvasia…

Ljuba

homemade cheese ravioli in pro-

sciutto, mushroom and truffle sauce

poured over by olive oil, accompanied

by a glass of excellent Istrian Malvasia-

the ideal autumn lunch.

Ivana

to visit Northwestern Istria and not

to try truffles is like going to Paris and

not visiting the eiffel tower.

Milica

When my stomach says “food” - I say

boskarin!

Sandra


Istria is beautiful. Unfortunately, I

haven’t tasted truffles. there’s still a part

of the continental Istria that I haven’t

seen, I hope this wish of mine won’t

remain unfulfilled...

Zvonko

the best sea food specialties

Dragoslav

there’s no why, but

there sure are hundreds of

because :)))

Vesna

Perfection in every

direction with a touch of

the adriatic sea

Olga

Fire roasted scallops

fresh from the adriatic at

astarea in Brtonigla!!!!!!

Emily

cuz it’s Fresh, NeW

aND UNIQUe!

Marina

amazing food , beau-

tiful place . Love Istra and

Croatia !!!!!

Neda

Istrian cuisine... magic for all our sens-

es!! smell of truffles, taste of vine, touch

of home made bread, sound of pleasant

converation while eating, stunning look of

every meal... simply unique!

Dajana


a visit to Northwestern Istria

without trying boškarin with

pljukanci wouldn’t be the same

experience! Loved it, om nom!

Irena

Guys, there’re many great

things in the world, but only here

you can find the Istrian soup and

that green olive oil

Vesna I’ve been travelling a lot around Istria,

enjoying all the delicacies offered by this

part of Croatia. I’ve spent a weekend in

Istria not long ago, on business, and discov-

ered a new place, a tavern called ‘’Konoba

Bušćina’’. It was an incredible experience,

we spent three hours there - slow food

dining. everything was great, from the ap-

petizers to the dessert: cod fish, squid salad,

tuna and anchovy carpaccio, gnocchi in

donkey stew...what can I say, fantastic!

Patrizia

Istria e’ terra magica…I

just love wild asparagus in

the spring, with the Istrian

prosciutto and olive oil.

Ana

and nobody mentioned the Istrian

soup, in a jug…how good is that…

Branka

I just want to say that the

Zignate truffles are what’s

best in the autumn, at the

Kastel restaurant..and Malvasia

Coronica...

Vale

For my taste,the best wine is

MaLVaZIja & reFosK rose by VeraLDa.

the best restaurant is astarea, they are

open all year.

Marjeta


Whether celebrating the rites of passage of a

vintner’s wine, the season’s largest truffle, or a village

patron saint, the Istrians do it with gusto and hospital-

ity. Like the seasons, food and drink play a central role

in daily activities and customs of the region. In spring,

the appearance of wild asparagus turns a simple

omelette of eggs and proscuitto into a festive fritaja. In

summer, a farmer’s wife infuses jars of grape brandy

with cherries, figs, and walnuts, mistletoe and honey.

It is he season for making jam and ripening grapes, for

listening to crickets in the cool of the night and enjoying

a glass of chilled vintage wine. In autumn, truffle fever

inspires a panoply of gastronomic delights from country

kitchens and humble konobas, to the best five-star res-

taurants. It is also hunting season in Istria, and a time

for curing hams and smoked meats.

Ann


Beach bar - the sea - beach

bar - the sea... I can go like that

all day and night long...

Marcella

BeaCh Bars

there’s always a reason to go

to a beach bar in summer. In the

morning for a cup coffee, during

the day for a refreshment and in

the evening for a cocktail :)

Anna

BeaCh Bars

Waiting in the line to

book a ticket for this years

Umagination. Great party,

wouldn’t want to miss it.

Simon

UMaGINatIoN

I just want to say one thing -

thank you for Fatboy slim.

Lukas

UMaGINatIoN

see you again this year! this

time I’m bringing even more friends

to Umag with me :)

Domenica

UMaGINatIoN


CasINo

that’s the place where the real

fun starts :)

Andrea

every year we’re just waiting for

the summer and the atP parties!

Mauro

atP Party NIGhts

Important tourist center like

Umag must have a games centre

like Kristal Casino.

Sebastian

CasINo

When I go to Istria I always stop

by hotel Mulino because I always

feel lucky :)

Artur

CasINo


everybody knows that the

atP parties are the best

Robert

atP Party NIGhts

estelle was a big hit last

year. I can’t wait to see who will

they bring this year...

Sandro

atP Party NIGhts


atP Party NIGhts

Wow, when I think of

it...summer, parties every

day. Not to mention when

Dolgopolov sings on the

stage .. haha awesome. atP

rocks!

Vladimir

CoNCerts

Great performances, some-

thing for everyone’s liking.

Mihaela

CoNCerts

Concert by estelle at atP

was great.. along with free

admission. Cool!

Mija


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Its campsites, considered among the most modern in eu-rope, arose from these natural treasures. owing to the be-auties of this part of Istria and strict ecological standards, here you will experience the authentic connection between camping, nature and the wilderness.

outside the campsites, you will find yourselves immersed in the unspoilt scenery abounding with beauty, history and legends, just waiting to be discovered. In the vicinity of Br-tonigla you will find the cave of Mramornica, whose interior is considered to be one of the largest and the most beautiful underground spaces in Istria by the speleologists. the lush Motovun forest, replete with scrumptious truffles, will titillate your imagination with the story of the Istrian giant – Veli jože. the mouth of the Mirna river with tarska vala abounds with plants and wildlife. Numerous squirrels will entertain both

children and adults at the squirrel park nearby Umag. Nature Park Škarline was named after a stream which formed a lush green canyon, unique in Istria, on its way to the Mirna river.

regardless of whether you come alone or in the com-pany of family and friends, this green oasis in the heart of europe beckons you to a dream holiday and relaxation in the Mediterranean nature.

Nature and camping lovers mostly point out the natural beauti-es of this part of Istria, which we are especially pleased about:

The unique geographical position of northwestern Istria between

two rivers and the Adriatic sea offers an abundance of opportunities

to anyone enjoying nature and camping.

... attractive locations ...

numerous natural beauties. ..


Istria is unique! this is the only

place where you can camp in a beautiful

pine wood, enjoy while the waves are

touching your feet and wake up to the

lavender scent and birds signing

Marta

every nook and cranny of

Istria is like a fairy-tale ♥

Lidija

CampingIN Park Umag is my

favorite campsite, the best choice to

spend the vacation for families...

Marijana

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Istria is trully beautiful! other

things too, of course!!!

Vesna

I love IstrIa

Ampelio

God, it’s so beautiful!!!

Nikica

the beautiful Istria…the scent of

the sea and lavender

Oriana

With its colours and tastes, the

nature of Istria invites us over and

over again.

Ondina


so beautiful.... Looking forward to

come to istria this summer

Selma

NatUre

nice peaceful place

stella. . .love it...

Evelyn

CaMPING

Pure enjoyment..

Dobrila

CaMPING

because Pineta savudrija is

the best campsite

Pahovnik

CaMPING

everything looks

really great

Ivan

CaMPING

My mother used to say: It is so

clean you could eat off the floor. same

here. Beautifully cared for.

Sophia

NatUre

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NatUre

Croatia…the sea on the one side…

the land…one of the most beautiful

places in the world…not to mention how

we from the adriatic are lucky to have

it just a few miles away…I can’t wait for

nice weather so I can sail there…

Silvio

definitely-the view of the old

stone houses and alleys, the smell

of the adriatic sea in the distance…

and the taste of a good Cabernet.

Dear Istrians-you have no idea how

lucky you are !!!

Mirela

NatUre

Istria is a beautiful

region, vineyards and

excellent wine.

Renata

NatUre

red “terra” and green

“Malvazija”, perfect duality!

Bruno

NatUre


....Beautiful country, dear Istria :)

Natasa

NatUre

Istrian red soil, full

of iron, for refošk and

teran, similar to Kras.

Milan

NatUre

the colour of earth. the

sea. peace in the air

Snezana

NatUre

Burgundy colour soil,

pale gray stone, vineyards

and olive groves .. the perfect

combination for a magical

land, my Istria! :)

Michele

NatUre

45NatUre & CaMPING

NatUre

a beautiful soil

bearing the divine

Malvasia!

Josip

my beautiful Istria

:-))))) I’ll be back

Stefan

NatUre

heaven on earth, extremly fer-

tile and beautiful red soil, I’ll always

carry its scent in my heart ...

Cedomir

NatUre

I’m coming tomorrow,

chill a Malvasia and put a

turbot in the oven …

Aldo

NatUre

the people, the

wines of Istria, the

landscape...

Andjela

NatUre


WeLLNess& sea

47WeLLNess & sea

the pleasant Mediterranean climate of northwestern

Istria, its crystal clear sea, picturesque coves, bays and

promontories with stone and pebble beaches awarded

Blue Flags and safe harbours will leave no one indiffe-

rent. From swimming, exploring the secrets of the

deep blue sea, windsurfing and fishing, the adriatic

offers an interesting and active holiday to all.

on the other hand, if it’s total relaxation you seek,

we offer you an unforgettable holistic wellness expe-

rience and enjoyment in the hands of professionals.

Finnish biosaunas, hydromassage, wave dream, sea-

water indoor swimming-pools and gyms, authentic

ayurvedic rituals and a number of other benefits for

the body are all at your disposal.

If you wish to learn more about the history of seafa-

ring in Istria, you shouldn’t miss Gallerion, a maritime

collection of the old austro-hungarian and royal war

fleet, and use a stroll around the old centre of Novi-

grad to get to know the culture and tradition strongly

linked to the sea. a savudrija lighthouse dating back to

1818, offers the quiet and the mysticism of the times

gone by.

With the diverse facilities offered in northwestern Istria,

the combination of wellness and the sea is ideal for re-

laxation of both the body and the mind, and should you

decide to get to know its history and culture as well,

you will have a complete holiday experience in Istria.

Pure delight is the feeling that has inspired fans to wri-

te wonderful comments:

...body and mind

relaxation...


In Istria? adriatic... Very clean

coast and beaches.

Valda

beautiful adriatic sea

and beaches in Northwest-

ern Istria..

Marijana

Wow! so beautiful

and colourful

Imtiyaz

a desire for scents

Pierantonio

49WeLLNess & sea

Maestral,Novigrad! Best staff!

Best sPa best prices!

Dimitar

incredibly

amazing.

Simone

WoW ♥ Hengle

Breathtaking!

Evert


o lala, wish I could be there

right now..

Claudia

WeLLNess

I`ve been to Melia Coral last

autumn. Best wellness vacation

ever!

Nora

WeLLNess

a fantastic pool in the

Melia Coral hotel in Umag

Aldo

WeLLNess

Fabulous

Helmut

WeLLNess

Couldn’t imagine a better gift for

my body and soul right this moment

and a better place to experience it

than in Northwestern Istria. here I

come! :)

Mila

WeLLNess

51WeLLNess & sea

sea

the best place to be

Leo

I feel nostalgia when I’m not close to it

and happiness when I am.

Annette

sea

Peace and serenity ♥ Tatjana

sea

Great summer moments,

a lot of fun, water sports...

sun, sun, sun...

Marjana

sea

heaven on earth :-)

Irina

sea

the sea and the sail - it’s

a dream!

Aleksandar

sea

the sea, blue sea…

is there anything more

beautiful.

Dobrila

sea

sea

the most important ingredient of

my perfect holiday

Valeria

I can spend all day just

looking at it...

Zala

sea

PUBLISHER:

Members of the Marketing plan of Cluster Umag

- Novigrad - Brtonigla - Buje

FOR THE PUBLISHER:

sanda Bravar radizlović,

Vesna Ferenac, Maja jovičić,

Valter Bassanese

PHOTOGRAPHy:

aleksandar razdorov,

archive - Colours of Istria

DESIGN:

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PRINT:

Vidovic&Co.d.o.o.

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