Exploring Istria
Explore the roads of Istria, taking you throughout vineyards and olive orchards, red plains and green valleys, modest little towns and rich sea resorts. Visit Grožnjan, an old town extremely well preserved, situated on the northern offset of the plateau above the Mirna valley. Discover the town of Motovun, a town-monument, an ancient Istrian acropolis town located atop a 277 meter high hill, whose present appearance dates back to the Middle Ages, from the 12th and 13th century. Stop by the village Livade and taste excellent Istrian wine with light snacks or dinner. Discover the Istria’s inland exploring small shelters called “kažuni” built in the open fields; stroll the roads next to the wine yards and olive orchards. Arriving on the higher peaks of the hills, you’ll have a superb view over the surrounding area. Visit the towns of Grožnjan, Motovun, Hum or Pazin, stopping by for a lunch in one of the traditional taverns.
Activities Istria
One of the unique ways to enjoy a spectacular view of the Istria’s archipelago is from a sailing boat. Learn or improve your sailing techniques under the command of a professional skipper. Sail along several island groups among which the most interesting and the largest is the Brijuni Island group counting 14 islands and islets. On the Brijuni Islands you can go golfing; sightseeing with small train; visit Archeological and Museum of natural sciences; or explore safari park or the ruins from the roman times.
Feel the nature in its origins, horseback riding in a village near Pula. Riding these noble animals, explore pristine caves, pick therapeutic plants, have picnic on a meadow or lunch in one of the rural households. Activity is ideal for true adventure seekers, nature lovers and horse admirers.
Start a tour by bike, pedal through the villages; or take advantage of a cabrio drive allowing you to travel through Istria’s lovely inland and to enjoy its green hills and numerous vineyards, medieval towns on picturesque hilltops.
Many other activities are offered in Istria, from those pumping with adrenaline like paragliding, hang-gliding, free climbing or parachuting to those less extreme and more relaxing like golfing, mini-golfing, hiking, biking and similar.
Team Building Istria
Istria offers numerous teambuilding possibilities, from the activities organized in cities to the ones done in inland. Perfect way to learn more about the local cuisine and the food is to attend one of the cooking classes in a typical Istrian household. Do your own groceries and learn how to prepare typical tastes of Istria, combining them with exquisite wines of the region.
Start your own truffle hunt with the help of hunting dogs in Istria’s inland. An unusual and unattractive tuber, with a specific aroma and a much more specific taste for which it is said that you either love it or hate it, is the unique “subterranean fungus” called the truffle. World’s largest truffle that entered the Guinness Book of Records in 1999, with its weight of over a kilogram was discovered in Istria. Who knows, maybe your team will break this record.
Some other activities include:
- cooking classes
- city hunt
- painting classes
- cabrio car tours
- mini Olympics
- hiking tours
- mountain biking
- programs supporting local communities like planting trees; visiting institutions, kindergartens or old people’s homes; recycling activities
- and many other activities
Evening Programs
Choose between Rovinj, Poreč, Pula, Brijuni islands or one of the charming towns in Istria’s inland and have extraordinary evening event. Various entertainment programs during dinner- magic shows, acrobats, classical music quartets or DJs playing modern music, are just some options to go with exquisite Istrian gastronomy served in fascinating venues in Istria.
