Istrian Riviera holidays take Italy's Roman ruins and top nosh, and fuse them with Croatia's dreamy beaches and rugged charms.
Croatia meets Italy
The Istrian Riviera’s about as north as you can go in Croatia. It’s practically part Italian Stallion, too – with Roman ruins and Venetian architecture cropping up all over the place. City-wise, Umag, Pula and Rovinj are the big names knocking about. Or give them the brush off and head to one of the region’s hilltop towns, which are the totally traditional types.
Istria’s golden boy
The Romans gave Pula its ace in the hole – Croatia’s very own Colosseum. The amphitheatre’s still on its feet today, but the closest you’ll get to a fight is the weekly, mock-up gladiator show. And it doesn’t stop there. The city’s chock-full of age-old sights, from underground tunnels and mosaics to a Roman temple and Venetian fort. Speaking of Venetian, you can chow down on a plateful of pasta or fresh seafood, too.
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