{"id":22049,"date":"2021-10-25T08:58:24","date_gmt":"2021-10-25T08:58:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/villasborghetto.com\/?p=22049"},"modified":"2022-06-25T11:53:42","modified_gmt":"2022-06-25T09:53:42","slug":"top-5-ideas-for-an-autumn-vacation-in-istria","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/villasborghetto.com\/en\/top-5-ideas-for-an-autumn-vacation-in-istria\/","title":{"rendered":"Top 5 ideas for an autumn vacation in Istria"},"content":{"rendered":"

Istria is the most visited destination in Croatia in 2021. with the highest number of overnight stays during the summer months. Due to its many attractive locations and picturesque cities with interesting history, natural beauty, many events, and fantastic gastronomic delicacies it is full of tourists.<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

Given the overall situation with the coronavirus, we have great news for all those who want to avoid crowds and large numbers of people<\/strong> – Istria is not just the perfect destination for a visit in summer, but also in the fall and offers you many opportunities.<\/p>\n

For this reason, autumn<\/strong> is ideal for a carefree visit exploring the riches of Istria. We bring you the Top 5 ideas for a perfect autumn vacation in Istria<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

1. Romantic Rovinj & attractive locations from the movie \u2018The Hitman\u2019s Wife\u2019s Bodyguard\u2019 (2021)<\/h2>\n

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Rovinj’s Old Town is characterized by romantic winding stone streets full of colorful houses<\/strong>. The historic heart of Rovinj consists of beautiful buildings along the waterfront that create an illusion that they are rising from the sea.<\/p>\n

A walk through the town will reveal many small boutique shops, art galleries, cafes, and restaurants. With the influence of Venice<\/strong> being evident in Rovinj and the Italian history of the city, you will enjoy many scenes that are a dream come true for many scenic photographers<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

Old Town is represented by a mixture of architecture from different periods, such as the Renaissance, Neoclassicism, Gothic and Baroque, and you will be delighted by the art corner, an open-air exhibition, known as Grisia<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

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Fans of the film industry and action comedies certainly did not miss the new movie \u2018The Hitman\u2019s Wife\u2019s Bodyguard\u2019<\/strong> with popular actors in the lead roles – Ryan Reynolds, Samuel L. Jackson, and Salma Hayek<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

Film scenes were shot all over Croatia and fans would certainly want to visit numerous locations in Istria<\/strong> where the film was shot. The city of Rovinj was the location of many scenes and the film features the Old Town and the Carera Street<\/strong> in an exciting scene of a motorcycle chase<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

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2. Motovun & Truffle hunting<\/h2>\n

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We mostly spend the summer months enjoying the Istrian coast, while spring and autumn are perfect for exploring its interior. One of the most popular tourist places is Motovun<\/strong> – the most famous Istrian medieval town<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

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Motovun is a city full of cultural features from the various reigns in which it found itself. The city is characterized by walls<\/strong> and a bell tower<\/strong> that dominates the entire landscape. Apart from the medieval ambiance, Motovun is attractive because of the colorful doors and facades<\/strong> of its houses.<\/p>\n

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You will also be delighted by the view<\/strong> that stretches through the vineyards, the valley of the river Mirna<\/strong> and the forest of Sv. Marko<\/strong> with the U\u010dka mountain<\/strong> on its other side.<\/p>\n

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Istria is famous for the food equivalent to gold – truffles<\/strong>. The Motovun forest is full of white truffles, which you can also try hunting<\/strong>. Accompanied by a licensed guide and search dogs<\/strong>, you will have the opportunity to learn all about truffles and find your specimen in the woods. Also, Zigante Truffle Days<\/strong> are held every year in the autumn months in the nearby Livade<\/strong> and fresh white and black truffles<\/strong> and other products are available in the specialized Zigante store<\/strong> or you can simply taste them in the restaurant located next to the shop.<\/p>\n

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You could recently learn about truffles in the episode of the documentary series “Uncharted”<\/strong> on the National Geographic Croatia<\/strong> channel, in which the famous British chef Gordon Ramsay is visiting Istria<\/strong> and preparing top dishes.<\/p>\n

For this reason, if you dare to hunt truffles, we bring you a video that the famous Scot posted on his YouTube channel, in which he prepares a sandwich with scrambled eggs and truffles that he gathered himself<\/strong>.<\/p>\n