Title: Visit Istria County: Best of Istria County Travel 2025 | Expedia Tourism - Expedia.co.uk [Istria County Hotels](https://expedia.co.uk/Destinations-In-Istria-County.d6047237.Hotel-Destinations)[Holiday Rentals in Istria County](https://expedia.co.uk/Destinations-In-Istria-County.d6047237.Holiday-Rental-Destinations)[Istria County Flights](https://expedia.co.uk/Destinations-In-Istria-County.d6047237.Flight-Destinations)[Things to do in Istria County](https://expedia.co.uk/Things-To-Do-In-Istria-County.d6047237.Travel-Guide-Activities)[Istria County Car Hire](https://expedia.co.uk/Destinations-In-Istria-County.d6047237.Car-Hire-Destinations)[Istria County Holidays](https://expedia.co.uk/Istria-County.d6047237.Holidays-City-Breaks) # Istria County Travel Guide ## Croatia ![Istria featuring a marina, a bay or harbour and boating](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/206000/206811-Istria.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Istria County](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/103000/103955-Crveni-Otok.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Pula featuring heritage elements and a ruin](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/103000/103387-Pula.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![St. Euphemia\'s Church](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/104000/104037-St-Euphemias-Church.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Rovinj showing a marina](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/103000/103407-Rovinj.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) #### "Dobrodošli" to Istria! Istria is surrounded by the captivating beaches, coastal plains and forests of beautiful Croatia. Istria is located approximately 130 miles (209 kilometers) from Zagreb County, the capital of Croatia. See why Croatia is so popular by visitors, by taking to the road and experiencing the wonderful natural and man-made attractions in the vicinity of Istria. If you are keen to experience more of the region, head 16 miles (26 kilometers) to get to Porec. Here you can visit the Basilica of Euphrasius and Trg Marafor. When you are ready to venture further afield visit the nearest regional city. Pula lies 18 miles (29 kilometers) away and features visitor attractions like Archeological Museum, Naval Cemetery (Mornaricko Groblje) and Temple of Augustus. Roman Theatre, Pula Arena and Arch of the Sergians are also good to visit. Sample a little culture, learning and lore amid the great outdoors at Croatia's fascinating farms, open-air markets and gardens. Croatia offers visitors some significant churches and other places of worship, perfect places to catch a glimpse of the region's gentler side. Journeying to new regions sometimes brings out the inner-daredevil in people. If you are up for a challenge, have a go at paragliding. Croatia offers those in the area with a wide range of laid-back pastimes, such as cycling and bird watching. You'll be sad to say "Zbogom" (farewell) to this magnetic area. Croatia is full of great beach destinations. If you like Istria the you're sure to love our [Split beach holidays](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Split-Dalmatia.d6050109.Holidays-City-Breaks) or one of our [cheap beach holidays to Dubrovnik](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Dubrovnik-Southern-Dalmatia.d6050111.Holidays-City-Breaks). Whatever you're after, you're sure to find the perfect beach holiday with Expedia. ### Popular cities in Istria County [RovinjKnown for Historical, Ports and Biking](https://expedia.co.uk/Rovinj.dx6049479) Enjoy a coastal getaway at this old-world port town, an enticing mix of Italian and Croatian culture. ## Reasons to visit - Rovinj Harbour - Red Island - Katarina Island [Explore city](https://expedia.co.uk/Rovinj.dx6049479)[Find hotels](https://expedia.co.uk/Rovinj-Hotels.d6049479.Travel-Guide-Hotels) [PulaKnown for Historical, Marinas and Rocky beaches](https://expedia.co.uk/Pula.dx2908) Discover a wealth of historic sites in this lively port town, which is best known for its famous Roman amphitheater. ## Reasons to visit - Pula Arena - Pula Fortress - Temple of Augustus [Explore city](https://expedia.co.uk/Pula.dx2908)[Find hotels](https://expedia.co.uk/Pula-Hotels.d2908.Travel-Guide-Hotels) [PorecKnown for Ferries and boats, Luxury and Marinas](https://expedia.co.uk/Porec.dx6035181) Get away to quaint Porec! Enjoy the UNESCO site, adventure and marina. ## Reasons to visit - Euphrasian Basilica - Episcopal Complex of the Euphrasian Basilica [Explore city](https://expedia.co.uk/Porec.dx6035181)[Find hotels](https://expedia.co.uk/Porec-Hotels.d6035181.Travel-Guide-Hotels) [MedulinKnown for Swimming, Relaxing and Spas](https://expedia.co.uk/Medulin.dx6035315) Come to secluded Medulin and enjoy its spas, beer and boating. ## Reasons to visit - Rt Kamenjak [Explore city](https://expedia.co.uk/Medulin.dx6035315)[Find hotels](https://expedia.co.uk/Medulin-Hotels.d6035315.Travel-Guide-Hotels) [UmagKnown for Sea, Spas and Luxury](https://expedia.co.uk/Umag.dx6034205) Experience upscale Umag: its spas, marina, forests and more! [Explore city](https://expedia.co.uk/Umag.dx6034205)[Find hotels](https://expedia.co.uk/Umag-Hotels.d6034205.Travel-Guide-Hotels) [NovigradKnown for Marinas, Spas and Beer](https://expedia.co.uk/Novigrad.dx6046336) Love marinas, monuments and beer? Get away to Novigrad! [Explore city](https://expedia.co.uk/Novigrad.dx6046336)[Find hotels](https://expedia.co.uk/Novigrad-Hotels.d6046336.Travel-Guide-Hotels) ## Cities in Istria County ![Rovinj showing a marina and a city](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/103000/103396-Rovinj.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Rovinj Enjoy a coastal getaway at this old-world port town, an enticing mix of Italian and Croatian culture. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Rovinj.dx6049479) ![Pula](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/103000/103388-Pula.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Pula Discover a wealth of historic sites in this lively port town, which is best known for its famous Roman amphitheater. 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