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  Istra, Istria, Istrien
When a journey is organized the basic questions are always the same: what destination to choose, why, when and who to go with...
Anyway, we will try very hard to make our offer and service even better, as we wish our website to become the prime source of information about Istria, regardless of who you are: you might be a host, an inhabitant or an admirer of Istria, as well as a tourist.
CouponClub Istria is a catalog that is free and available to all (300 000 copies / Croatian, English, German and Italian)
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  Visiting Istria
Although there are plenty of rocky beaches in Istria, especially on the western coast, it would be a shame to miss the Istrian interior.
Let's be frank: Istria also cheaper than France.
The Istria tourist association (tel 052-452 797) is at Pionirska 1, Porec and generates mountains of useful brochures.
www.croatiatraveller.com /Istria/Istria.htm   (347 words)

  
  Istria : Introduction | Frommers.com
Istria is a land of myth and magic, of glistening blue sea, vast green fields, and dark red earth.
Istria shares a border with Slovenia to the north, but its roots also run through the depths of the Adriatic, which both links it to and separates it from Italy in a sometimes stormy relationship that is responsible for much of Istria's cachet.
Istria's past is rich with heroes, conquerors, statespeople, and myths, as well as agricultural and commercial tradition, all of which give every town and village a sense of drama smoothed with Mediterranean joie de vivre and seasoned with mystery.
www.frommers.com /destinations/istria/3663010001.html   (719 words)

  
  Istria - LoveToKnow 1911
A great portion of Istria belongs to the Karst region, and is occupied by the so-called Istrian plateau, flanked on the north and east by high mountains, which attain in the Monte Maggiore an altitude of 4573 ft. In the south and west the surface gradually slopes down in undulating terraces towards the Adriatic.
The modern Istria occupies the same position as the ancient Istria or Histria, known to the Romans as the abode of a fierce tribe of Illyrian pirates.
After the fall of the Western empire it was pillaged by the Longobardi and the Goths; it was annexed to the Frankish kingdom by Pippin in 789; and about the middle of the 10th century it fell into the hands of the dukes of Carinthia.
www.1911encyclopedia.org /Istria   (740 words)

  
 Istria - Pula, Porec, Rovinj, Umag, Labin, Pazin, Motovun, Hum
Istria is the largest peninsula of the entire Riviera and it is situated on an area of 3160 km 2.
Istria is among the sunniest oases in Europe and at the same time, it seduces with its cosmopolitan charm, picturesque landscapes, medieval towns set on the top of hills, and its beautiful coast.
The culture of Istria, the largest peninsula on the Adriatic coast, was historically determined by the development of small towns, the blending of various cultural traditions and the bonding of the cultures of continental life with life on the sea.
www.vacationincroatia.net /istria.htm   (1555 words)

  
 Region of Istria: Historic overview-more details
The fact that Istria, from the Raša River to mountain Učka in the east, belonged to the Frank State, encouraged the inflow of Slav inhabitants into continental part of Istria.
The beginning of the organized revolutionary activities in Istria in 1941 was connected with the return of some emigrants to their native territories.
At the Istrian Parliament, the representatives of Istria confirmed the resolution of 13 September 1943 in Pazin on 25 September 1943, and they made the final decision on the total secession from Italy and the annexation to Croatia in the new Yugoslavia.
www.istra-istria.hr /index.php?id=860   (3622 words)

  
 Istria on the Internet - Istria and its People
Istria is an unique and enchanted place that has welcomed visitors and settlers from other parts of the world for as long as we have recorded history.
Istria is indeed a heartland and a lifeline set down between the wealthy sophisticated West and the distant disquieting East on the road to the Orient.
Istria is the shriek of the seagull in the sunset,
istrianet.org /istria/index.html   (1545 words)

  
 Istria - Istra
Istria became part of Croatia (ex - Yugoslavia) after the Second World War as previously it belonged to Italy, so culturally, Istria is very much influenced by Italian culture.Lot of various companies do holidays to Istria.
Istria is much more westernised than the rest of Croatia due to it's rich and versatile history.
This small town in the central part of Istria, 8 km southeast of Buje or 26 kilometers north east of Porec is situated on the plateau above the River Mirna valley..
www.find-croatia.com /istria/index.html   (1007 words)

  
 AllRefer.com - Istria, Former Yugoslavia (Former Yugoslavian Political Geography) - Encyclopedia
Pula is the chief city and a shipbuilding center.
Istria was inhabited by Illyrian tribes when it passed (2d cent.
In 1919 all Istria passed to Italy, but the Italian peace treaty of 1947 gave most of it to Yugoslavia.
reference.allrefer.com /encyclopedia/I/Istria.html   (289 words)

  
 Istria grabs second chance - Gymnastics - Commonwealth Games - smh.com.au
For Damian Istria, last night's rings placing represented both redemption for a shaky teams competition and justification for his return to gymnastics after almost succumbing to a wrist injury three years ago.
It was a winner's celebration, but Istria was as happy as if he had taken gold.
Meanwhile, Phil Rizzo happily would have settled for silver, but finished eighth in the same event, and revealed later that he had a stress fracture in his left elbow that may require surgery when the Games are over.
www.smh.com.au /news/gymnastics/istria-grabs-second-chance/2006/03/21/1142703297891.html   (490 words)

  
 Bed and breakfast guesthouses in Istria, Croatia   (Site not responding. Last check: )
A guesthouse in Istria is just one possibility for anyone who wants to leave the cooking to someone else and is looking for quality bed and breakfast accommodation in Croatia.
Bed and breakfasts in Istria are perfect for that totally relaxing and carefree holiday providing everything you need in the way of comfort and excellent service, as well as the ideal opportunity to discover this fascinating part of northern Croatia.
Farmhouse guesthouses in Istria make a convenient base from where the breathtaking landscapes and stunning beaches of the Adriatic coastline can be discovered, offering a unique insight into the customs and cultures of rustic life and a peaceful atmosphere that is typical of rural Istria.
www.ownersdirect.co.uk /Croatia-Istria-gh.htm   (289 words)

  
 Cruises Istria, Cruises Croatia, Cruises Adriatic, Croatian motor sailers, Croatian passenger ships, croatia, Istria, ...
Istria is a unique and remarkable area that brings Central and Western Europe to the warm sea.
Istria is also a unique gastronomic paradise, known to only a few; experience the scent and aroma of the past as you sip your favorite Istrian wines and taste Istrian truffles.
To explore Istria in a day or within a few hours and to embrace its charm, we will combine these two faces with our tailored excursions to suit your special interests.
www.croatia-istria.com /cruises/istria_en.html   (247 words)

  
 Istria, Accommodation, Croatia, Alloggi Privati, Croazia, Camera
We don’t need to say much about Istria which is region that is well known among worlds touristic destinations.
Istria is also easily reachable from Trieste or Venice-Treviso airports, where Ryanair fly to, or Venice Marco Polo airport, where Easyjet fly in to.
Porec is the largest resort in Istria and has frequently been nominated as the top resort in Croatia by the Croatian National Tourist Office.
www.meetcroatia.com /istria.php   (764 words)

  
 Istria, Croatia
In the far northwestern corner of Croatia is the province of Istria, home to numerous historical and natural attractions.
At the bottom end of the triangle is the town of Pula, one of the most popular and interesting cities in Istria.
Istria has long been inhabited, with ruins and evidence of habitation left by the Illyrians and the Romans.
www.planetware.com /croatia/istria-hr-is-i.htm   (189 words)

  
 Property in Istria. Real Estate Agents. Houses for sale in Pula, Umag, Porec.
Istria has a mild, Mediterranean climate (warm and dry summers, mild and pleasant winters) with plenty of clear days throughout the summer with a daily average of 10 hours of sun.
The cuisine of Istria represents a special Croatian style of cooking, a blend of inland and coastal, with recipes rich in excellent fish and seafood.
Istria is also easily reachable by car from Trieste or Venice-Treviso airports, where Ryanair fly to, or Venice Marco Polo airport where Easyjet and VolareWeb fly to.
www.sunshineestates.net /reg_sum/istria.html   (540 words)

  
 Guide to Croatia’s Istria peninsular - Pula, Rovinj, Porec...
The province of Istria, known locally as Istarska Zupanija is in the west of Croatia on the Adriatic, on a peninsula shaped very much like India.
The flavour of Istria is a mixture of Italian with the particular charm of the Croatian Adriatic.
The Brijuni Isles, a group of two large islands and twelve small islets off the west coast of Istria, are a National Park due to their spectacular beauty and abundance of nature, which was appreciated even in antiquity.
www.dalmatiancoast.com /holidays/regions/istria.html   (398 words)

  
 Istria: For Foodies, the Next Tuscany - New York Times
With a bounty of seafood in the surrounding Adriatic waters, and with white truffles in its rolling hills, Istria, a heart-shaped peninsula in northern Croatia, is starting to attract adventurous foodies weary of overpriced and overcrowded tables in Tuscany and Provence.
Adriatic waters draw vacationers to Istria, a peninsula in northern Croatia.
Radetti says, is a rich "mosaic of Roman, Germanic and Slavic heritage, history and ingredients which produces exciting culinary results." In 2006 she plans to organize at least one trip to Istria with Milan Licul, a native of Labin who is the owner of two New York restaurants, Arno and Delmonico's.
travel2.nytimes.com /2006/01/22/travel/22istria.html   (424 words)

  
 Accommodation Croatia - About Istria   (Site not responding. Last check: )
Istria is also easily reachable from Trieste or Venice-Treviso airports, where Ryanair fly to, or Venice Marco Polo airport, where Easyjet fly in to.
Porec is the largest resort in Istria and has frequently been nominated as the top resort in Croatia by the Croatian National Tourist Office.
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www.istravino.hr /istria_croatia_porec_rovinj_tourism_travel_accommodation_pula   (796 words)

  
 Visit Croatia - Istria
Istria is also easily reachable from Trieste or Venice Treviso airports, where Ryanair fly to, or Venice Marco Polo airport, where Easyjet fly to.
It is famous for its St. Euphemia Cathedral with the highest church tower in Istria, at 60 metres high.
It is one of our favourite destinations on the Croatian Adriatic, particularly as it is very lively with numerous cafes and restaurants, galleries and an active fishing port, so in the morning you can watch the fishermen come in as you have your breakfast.
www.visit-croatia.co.uk /istria   (863 words)

  
 Istria Cafe - What is Istria Cafe?
Locally owned and operated, Istria Café is inspired by the coffee-rich tradition of the Istrian peninsula which is comprised of parts of what is now Italy, Croatia and Slovenia.
This is a integral part of the culture at Istria Café.
Istria Café is a place to take a break and enjoy the simple, good things in life: a great cup of coffee or tea, a terrific pastry or panini, and freshly made gelato.
www.istriacafe.com /what.htm   (198 words)

  
 A short historical overview of Istria and, especially, Pula
Istria, with its 1100 square miles, and 200,000+ inhabitants is the largest peninsula in Croatia, situated in the northern Adriatic.
From 13th century Istria we have a very important document of Croatian culture - "Istarski Razvod", a work written in Latin, German, and Croatian, with the oldest Croatian alphabet called glagoljica.
During the twenties and later, Italian fascism was on the rise, and in Istria it was especially hard, economically and politically.
www.croatianhistory.net /etf/jadran.html   (1510 words)

  
 Istria Real Estate - Introduction to Istria
In Istria, olives thrive-it is the northernmost area they reached, where they got adjusted to the land and the people.
By the sea and somewhat further in the interior, the figs thrive: the grapevine and wheat grows on the whole of Istria.
This is the strongest Mediterranean feature of Istria: it belongs to the Mediterranean by its history, monuments, landscapes, products of the soil and the Mediterranean way of life.
www.istriarealestate.net /english_istria.html   (198 words)

  
 Istria - Croatia | Travel Guide Istria - Croatia
Istria is the most developed of the Croatian regions in terms of tourism due to its vicinity to Western Europe.
Main towns to see in Croatia include Pula, Rovinj, Novigrad, Poreč, Motovun, Grožnjan, Oprtalj and Hum, which are presented in details in the town sections.
Istria is connected to Zagreb with bus lines and it is easy to reach Istria from Rijeka, there is a train from Ljubljana to Pula, and there are ferries connecting Pula with Lošinj and Zadar.
www.croatia-travel-guide.com /en/Istria   (267 words)

  
 Istria County (Croatia)
The County of Istria is on the west of Croatia, on the penisula on the Adriatic coast of the same name.
The traditional Istrian coat of arms, that Istria was granted as separate land in Habsburg monarchy - the golden goat with red horns and hoofs, is adopted as the modern arms, too.
The Istria County issued several decisions adding prescriptions to the previous decision on the flag and the Coat-of-Arms, however, none of them does not chage the design of the symbols: Odluka o mjerilima i postupku za davanje odobrenja u svrhu izrade, umnožavanja i komercijalne distribucije grba i zastave Istarske županije, 11.12.2002, SNIŽ, br.
www.crwflags.com /fotw/flags/hr-pn.html   (3288 words)

  
 Hostels in Istria - Youth Hostel
Travelling in the western part of Croatia, through picturesque Istria and the 3,000-year-old town of Pula, you will see numerous reminders of the old Roman,...
Pula is a town and port in the south-western part of Istria with a population over 60,000.
But for even more accommodation choices have a look at our selected budget hotels which are often just as cheap as the Istria hostels.
www.cheap-hostels-in.com /istria.htm   (206 words)

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