Explore Istria
Istria is indeed a feast for the eyes. Its streams flow to the sea through deep valleys and gullies which bring to mind the ancient local myths about giants. Rolling hills overlook the fields and valleys with little towns perched on the peaks, recalling some old paintings. The view is splendid: white-topped mountains, lush wheat fields, plateaux, valleys, vineyards and olive groves on hillsides, and, finally the sea.
Where is Istria
Location
The westernmost county of the Republic of Croatia
The largest peninsula of the Adriatic
Area
2,820 km2 (triangle Dragonja, Kamenjak, Učka)
Population
208.055 (2011.)
Language
Croatian
Coast Length
445 km
Sea
March / from 9.3°C up to 11.1°C
August / from 23.3°C up to 24.1°C
Rivers
Mirna, Dragonja and Raša
Vegetation
Istria is the largest green oasis of the North Adriatic. The coast and the islands are covered with pine woods and easily recognizable green macchia.
Administrative Centre
Pazin (8.638 inhabitants)
Economic Centre
Pula-Pola (57.460 inhabitants)
