Location: Motovun
Top Things to do in Motovun
Top Restaurants in Motovun
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Motovun (Croatian pronunciation: [mɔtɔ̌ʋuːn], Italian: Montona or Montona d'Istria) is a village in central Istria, Croatia. The population of the village itself is 531, with a total of 983 residents in the municipality (2001); 192 of the residents speak Italian as their mother language. The Parenzana was a narrow gauge railroad that ran from Trieste to Poreč/Parenzo between 1902-1935, passed valley below the town.
Restaurants in Motovun
1. Paragliding Tandem Istra
Overall Ratings
5 based on 251 reviews
Experience the magical Istria from the air. Paragliding Tandem flight in Motovun will take you over the magical old town. In a tandem you are able to fly without any previous experience. After a 15 min briefing you get to fly for 30 min with a highly trained instructor, which is the easiest and safest way to experience the thrill of paragliding. All you need are sporting shoes and a long sleeved jacket. Too easy.
Reviewed By Dave H - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
There were several aspects to this experience that contributed to its utmost excellence:
1. Day one of attempted flight was not the best weather, but more importantly was not ideal conditions to paraglide. Rather than take our money and give us (and another couple) a suboptimal, or even slightly dangerous, experience, Airie spent nearly two hours with us driving to different locations and attempting to await better flying conditions before ultimately calling it for the day.
2. After our failed attempt at flying, he let us follow him up the road to Motovun, through the resident only section, so that we could park at the top and enjoy the town in all its glory with ease. After politely declining several of our attempts to buy him a beer, we made plans to meet up the next day.
3. On a gorgeous flying day we met Arie at a takeoff spot near Motovun, and finally partook in this unforgettable experience. His instructions were succinct and spot on, and his explanations made for entertaining education in the air, as I marveled at the novel perspective.
4. If you have never been paragliding, like us, you would be foolish to miss out on this chance to fly in one of the top paragliding sites in the world with a friendly and consummate professional!
5. Bonus: Ask him to book you a reservation with his friend Nevio at Toklarija (set course menu, fine dining in the middle of nowhere). You will NOT be disappointed.
2. Miro Tartufi
Overall Ratings
5 based on 83 reviews
Visit the magical town of Motovun, go truffle hunting and then taste and enjoy the scents and flavors of truffles. Experience an unforgettable truffle hunting adventure accompanied by a licensed guide, organized by the Kotiga family - Miro tartufi. Call us and make a reservation for an experience you will remember forever.
Reviewed By Marija K
Outstanding. Staff is so friendly. Food is perfect, tasty, nice served, best things I have ever eaten. Truffles are excellent with very interesting taste. They have ton of their home made products. Placed in beautiful location. Wonderful exterior. I would give 10 stars if I could.
3. Hilltop Walled Ancient City of Motovun
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 393 reviews
Reviewed By Patty J - Philadelphia
This town is in Istria, an easy drive from Rovijn. It sits atop a mountain and has a medieval wall that surrounds it. The area has olive groves and vineyards that look so pretty. We enjoyed having lunch with a beautiful view of the land. Be sure to walk the walls and climb the church tower. It is a great way to spend a relaxing afternoon.
4. Ancient City Walls
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 149 reviews
Reviewed By passatoreHue - hue
Motovun is a nice historical town, and one of the most, may be the most interesting in the central Istria....the most valuable think to see are,probably the historical walls.....well worth a visit.
When u arrive on the bottom of the city is a parking, people that works there let u think that is not possible to go on top, isn t true, they just want u pary parking and bus to go on, if u have to park there aniway with 10 minutes walking u arrive on the top of the ill
5. Truffle Hunting
Overall Ratings
5 based on 104 reviews
Reviewed By Susan T - Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico
This man is not only an amazing truffle hunter, he is a showman as well. He is funny and entertaining as well as informative. We all had a blast!!! I highly recommend this tour but wear comfortable shoes and pants that can be rinsed off later.
6. Bell Tower
7. Benvenuti Wines
Overall Ratings
5 based on 21 reviews
Reviewed By Enough - Dublin
In a world where people no longer communicate with one another, preferring to sit and Facebook or Twitter or some other Apper, it is all the more refreshing to come across a business run by family over generations, a business that embraces tradition and our heritage, that is Benevenuti, super wines, charming proprietors, visit, enjoy and take home some of this nectar of the Gods!
8. Ancient Well
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 23 reviews
Reviewed By Courtesan61
I know some will think "it's nothing" an old well head in the center of a town square but here's the thing, this meant LIFE. Motovun, to the best of my knowledge and that of the tourist board, has never been captured by an invading army. So that well has meant that the citizens of Motovun have been safe, they could hold out against siege and continue to thrive. Pretty impressive.
9. Fakin Wines
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 22 reviews
Reviewed By leslie b - new Orleans
Marko is a delight. We drove up, pulled down the window, and asked for a tour. He smiled and opened the doors to his tasting room. We enjoyed savoring his creations and he even allowed us to taste two wines in the process of fermentation directly from the barrel. We enjoyed getting to know him and sipping some of the best wines in Istria. We had Fakin great time!
10. Church of the Virgin Mary
Overall Ratings
4 based on 26 reviews
Reviewed By Michael Z - New York City, New York
The church of St Mary of the Gate is worth a visit to see a small wooden Renaissance gold plated alter. It is the work of the Paolo Camsa, a Venetian carver - 16th century.
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