Istria - New DT Hot Spot
Why Istria?
Istria, the largest peninsula in the Adriatic has so much to offer to its visitors. Dubrovnik Travel immediately recognized the picturesque scenery, nature, warm towns, gastronomic delights and diverse activities like golf, biking, free climbing, and caving, were something our clients would appreciate. With its new five star hotel capacities, the Monte Moulini in Rovinj and Kempinski Hotel Adriatic in Savudrija Istria is now equipped to receive even the most discerning guests. Together with other four star properties Istria is a truly becoming the new European MICE destination.
5 top reasons why to visit Istria
Truffles
This rare and expensive tuber that grows in the fertile Istrian soil is the ultimate gastronomic delight. Today, the Istrian white truffle is one of the most highly prized in the world. Part of its charm is the difficulty with which they are found. Truffle hunting with well-trained dog tracing it by smell through the dark forests of Motovun make for a memorable afternoon. In the end, there are many ways to enjoy truffles, whether you would like to taste them, cook with them or just search for them.
The wine routes
As a source of very famous wines like Pinot, Chardonnay, grey Pinot, red Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon, Istria offers many wine routes.
Enjoy a relaxing day of beautiful landscape and quality wines along the Istrian wine routes. Programs can be organized for individual visitors and large groups.
Istria by bike
Over sixty bike trails stretch across nearly 2,600 kilometers of the Istrian peninsula. About 70% of the trails are for mountain biking, while the remainder are paved. Nature and adventure enthusiasts will certainly passionately bike and discover the beauties of natural and historical monuments while gastro nomads will combine the ride with wine tasting and truffle hunting.
Golf
Although as a true golf destination Istria is only being formed, it already offers pleasant moments for golf in one of its heavenly nooks - the Brijuni Islands and The Kempinski Golf Adriatic.
Both beginners and golf experts will enjoy playing golf in a magnificent Istrian ambience.
Arena – the amphitheatre in Pula
Almost as grandiose as The Colosseum in Rome and built approximately at the same time The Arena in Pula is a perfect venue for organizing concerts and special events.
Capacity: 7000 seats