Central and Northern Istria - local recommendations

A car is definitely the best, easiest, fastest and most comfortable way of travel when vacationing in Central and Northern Istria.

Some of the most famous sorts of Istria wine are: teran, malvazija, muskat, pinot, merlot, cabernet, and borgonja. So if you are a wine lover, don't miss to visit some of the best wineries in Istria: Kabola, Kozlovic, Belaj Castle, Fakin, Benvenuti...Enjoy!

Some of the most delicious and famous specialities of Istrian region are truffles, the exquisite mushrooms that represent the gourmet gem and are considered the highlight of Istrian cuisine. One of the most important parts of Istrian cuisine are traditional Istrian pastas, such as ravioli and makaruni, but the best known pastas of northwestern Istria are fuži, pljukanci and gnocchi. In the long tradition of the Istrian gastronomy the prosciutto definitely holds a special place as one of the most important symbols of Istrian life and cuisine.