Bradt Istria Travel Guide

Written by two Croatia experts, this thoroughly updated third edition of Bradt's Croatia: Istria, with Rijeka and the Slovenian Adriatic, remains the only full-length guide to this diverse part of the former Yugoslavia that combines detailed background with practical information. Catering for all types of travellers—from outdoors enthusiasts to culture lovers, foodies to oenophiles—the guide offers revised listings for accommodation, restaurants and what to see and do. Istria presents remarkable variety in a compact region: it’s easy to reach key sights within a short drive, from Pula’s Roman amphitheatre to Poreč’s Byzantine mosaics and medieval hill towns like Motovun and Draguć, plus the Brijuni Islands National Park. Rijeka, the Kvarner hub, became European Capital of Culture in 2020. The area is renowned for its cuisine—pasta, game, seafood and truffles—fine wine and olive oil, spa options, and luxurious to boutique hotels. It makes an excellent base for exploring nearby Capodistria, karst landscapes, coastal towns, Lipizzaner horses and the Skocjan cave. New coverage includes the Vivapa Valley, Slovenian wines, recent hotels, rail travel, and vegetarian or vegan dining, with extensive sections on trekking, cycling (including Parenzana), diving, windsurfing and sailing, plus wildlife and festivals.

Istria’s varied appeal is matched by a wealth of activities and sights, suitable for families and solo travellers alike, ensuring planning is straightforward and enjoyable.

Features

• Updated third edition with new coverage
• Includes Istria, Rijeka, Slovenian Adriatic
• Trekking, cycling, diving and windsurfing details
• UNESCO sites: Pula arena and Poreč mosaics
• Istrian cuisine: truffles, seafood and olive oil