ISTRIA

ISTRIA is a beauty that will delight you at first sight, and true love develops when you discover all its beauty, heart and soul. It is a land of rich tradition, with blue sea, sunny vineyards and red soil.

The triangular peninsula in the northwestern part of the Adriatic Sea juts out far enough into the sea to offer an irresistible Mediterranean climate, while also fascinating us with its diverse karst landscape. Istria is characterized by the scent of rosemary, a landscape covered in pine forests and meadows, hills with vineyards, stone "cajuns" in picturesque fields, magical beaches and ancient stone towns built in the Venetian style. At every turn you can find interesting cultural and historical sights and traditions.

Istrians have a special passion for the sea and its wealth, and a great love for good food and wine. Istrian cuisine can be described as a cuisine based on aromatic spices, good olive oil, wild herbs, fruits and vegetables, and is known for its homemade pasta, game dishes, fish and seafood, as well as excellent wines. Traditional dishes such as minestrone, Istrian prosciutto and cheese, ombolo and sausages, pasta and gnocchi, kroštule, fritule and Istrian soup can be enjoyed in various restaurants, agro-tourism establishments and taverns. In any case, do not miss the highlight of gastronomy - aromatic truffles, which grow along the Mirna River.

Aquapark Istralandia

If you are staying in Novigrad with children (or maybe you are a child at heart yourself), the Istralandia water park is 7 km from the city and only 4 km from Villa Paolija.

Istralandia, located just 5 km from the coast, covers an area of 81,000 m² and offers the perfect combination of fun and adrenaline. The park has 20 different slides with more than 1.6 km of tubes, including steep and fast ones for the braver, as well as family slides with rubber boats. In addition, it is home to the largest wave pool in this part of Europe.

It is intended for all ages, with a special tower for children and young people. Istralandia has won prestigious awards, such as the recognition for the entrepreneurial project of the year in Rome (2014) and fifth place in the best water parks in Europe (2015 and 2016).