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Istria

Truffles, olive oil and hilltop towns with a strong Italian influence.

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Why go

Truffles, olive oil and hilltop towns with a strong Italian influence.

Istria is Croatia's food region and feels closer to Italy than Dalmatia. It is far less crowded than the southern coast.

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Best months

May-Jun · Sep-Oct

Avoid months

Jul-Aug (crowds)

Ideal stay

4 days

Nearest airport

PUY · Pula

Pace

Relaxed

Cost tier

Mid

Peak crowd level

Moderate

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