The lighthouses of Istria: Savudrija, Porer, Sveti Ivan and more
Stone towers on low capes and lonely islets have guided ships along the Istrian coast for two centuries. Here is where to find them, how to see them and what makes each one special.
The Journal
Sea & Beaches
Dog-friendly beaches in Istria: a guide to holidays with your dog
Designated dog beaches, quiet stretches of coast, heat, paws and paperwork. How to plan a relaxed seaside holiday in Istria with your dog.
Are there sandy beaches in Istria? Where to find them, and what to expect
The honest answer is: a few, and not quite the kind you might picture. Why Istria is a coast of rock and pebble, where the softer beaches are, and how to plan around it.
The best places to watch the sunset in Istria
Istria's west coast faces the setting sun, and its harbour towns were built to look at it. Where to be when the day ends, from Savudrija to Kamenjak.
Poreč beaches and the islands in front of the town: where to swim
Pine-shaded shores, the Blue and Green Lagoons, and a small island a few minutes across the harbour. A practical guide to swimming in and around Poreč.
Sea kayaking in Istria: where to paddle and what to know
Cliffs, sea caves, pine-covered islets and coves you cannot reach by road. Where to kayak in Istria, when to go, and how to read the wind before you set off.
Pula beaches: Verudela, Stoja and the coves around the city
Rock ledges under the pines, small pebble bays and clear water a short ride from the Arena. Where to swim in Pula, and how to choose the right spot.
Diving in Istria: wrecks, reefs and the Baron Gautsch
The northern Adriatic hides one of the best-known wrecks in the Mediterranean, along with rocky reefs full of life. What to expect when you dive in Istria.
Lim Bay (Limski kanal): oysters, cliffs and boat trips
A long, narrow inlet between Vrsar and Rovinj, with wooded slopes, a hermit's cave and some of the most celebrated oysters on the Adriatic.
Boat trips in Istria: Lim Bay, Brijuni, islands and sunset cruises
From a slow afternoon in Lim Bay to a day ashore on Brijuni, the best of the Istrian coast is seen from the water. Which trip to choose, and how to choose a good one.
Sailing in Istria: marinas, anchorages and the winds to know
Short hops between Venetian harbour towns, quiet anchorages and the open Kvarner to the east. A practical guide to sailing the Istrian coast.
Rovinj archipelago and Red Island (Crveni otok): the islands you can reach by boat
Around twenty islands and islets lie off Rovinj. A few are an easy boat ride from the harbour; the rest are best seen from the water. Here is how to choose.
Rovinj beaches and the Golden Cape forest park: where to swim
Pine shade, old quarries and clear water a short walk from the old town. A guide to Zlatni rt and the best places to swim around Rovinj.
The best beaches in Istria: a coast-by-coast guide
Rock shelves, pebble coves, pine shade and the odd stretch of sand. Where to swim in Istria, from Savudrija in the north to Rabac in the east.
Cape Kamenjak and Premantura: a guide to the wild beaches of southern Istria
At the very tip of the peninsula, white rock, low macchia and dozens of coves. How to visit Kamenjak, where to swim and what to bring.
In collaboration with Lampisa
Made in Istria, made for your room
Tables, beds, sofas, kitchens and storage, drawn for your house and built in Istria on a plywood structure, never particleboard. Better than the retail park, without the showroom price.