Top Things to do in Istria
Top 10 Things to do in Istria, Croatia
Discover the best top things to do in Istria, Croatia including Euphrasius Basilica, Porec Old Town, Amphitheatre de Pula, Old Town, Jama - Grotta Baredine, Duga Luka, Kamenjak National Park, Punta Kamenjak, Aquapark Istralandia, Levan.
Restaurants in Istria
1. Euphrasius Basilica
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 1,486 reviews
Reviewed By nicholasfI7659MO
Well worth seeing, the mosaics in the apse of the church alone justify the entrance fee of 40 kuna. If possible, make the climb up the tower for the finest view over Porec.
2. Porec Old Town
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 2,721 reviews
Reviewed By deniskaw - Piestany, Slovakia
Nice city. It was 15min from our hotel. For those who don’t want to go there on foot, there is a noddy train for 50HRK (~6,80€). There are many restaurants, narrow streets with little souvenir shops and beautiful seaside with lighthouse view. There are many boats and yachts in the seaport. We were amazed.
3. Amphitheatre de Pula
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 5,138 reviews
The Arena in Pula is a 1st-century Roman amphitheatre. The arena is the 6th largest in the world.
Reviewed By micfeleac
The most important monument in the city of Pula, located in its center. Currently used for summer events and shows, the arena was built in the 1st century from limestone used for gladiator fights and continues to delight us even today.
4. Old Town
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 4,206 reviews
Reviewed By Travel_fun_joy
Beautiful city with big Italian influence of architecture,full of character,plenty of choice dining venues
5. Jama - Grotta Baredine
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 818 reviews
Baredine Cave Protected morphological monument of nature Meet the mystical world of nature which has been developing for thousands of years, far away from the light of the day and the human eye. Visit the underworld the Baredine Cave. This cave is a treasure chest of stalagmites and stalactites, underworld sculptures created through time by the patient work of water. Visit The cave is geomorphological monument of nature since 1986, and it has been opened for visitors since 1995. The sightseeing lasts 40 minutes; visitors descend along a 300m long pathway up to 60m below the ground and an underground lake and visit five beautifully decorated chambers. The cave is well lit and equipped, the paths and stairways have firm railing, and the temperature is very pleasant at 14˚C. Next to the cave are a free parking lot (for cars and buses), a reception, a coffee-bar/buffet, speleo-gallery, souvenir shops, children play ground, and area with domesticated animals and a pick-nick area
Reviewed By Brittany_11_10 - Los Angeles, United States
What Jama might lack in size, it more than makes up for in two other areas. First off, you can see the vulnerable (per the IUCN) "human fish" or olm. This little creature is pretty incredible, and endemic to water, in caves, in only Croatia and parts of neighboring countries (Italy, Slovenia and Bosnia). Secondly, the guide we had was excellent. Very knowledgeable, friendly, and passionate about caves, caving, the human fish... I've been to many-a-cave in numerous countries, and our guide here was one of, if not the most, knowledgeable and informative. I definitely learned more than I was expecting to. Tickets are 75kn/adult, and our tour was about an hour (though our group asked him heaps of questions, so maybe the tour is usually a little shorter than that). Everything is kind of a ghost town--during winter and during The Covid--so now is definitely the time to go. (Just email or call a day ahead of time to set up a tour). Highly recommend for fans of caves and/or weird, cool species you can't see too many other places. Oh, one last note: to contradict what a reviewer a few down said about this cave not being for the faint of heart or those who are claustrophobic, I didn't think it was claustrophobic at all. Granted, I'm not prone to claustrophobia in the slightest, but I've definitely been in caves with smaller rooms and tighter passages, and I wouldn't think this would be too confining for others. There are a good number of stairs, but the guide will let you take your time walking up them.
6. Duga Luka
7. Kamenjak National Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 1,612 reviews
Reviewed By stapos2019 - Trieste, Italy
Beautiful nature and a lot of wild, untouched places. Sea is clear to perfection. Don't recommend for families with small children.
8. Punta Kamenjak
9. Aquapark Istralandia
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 2,143 reviews
Aquapark „Istralandia“ This amazing waterworld spread on over 81 000 m2 is located only 5 km from the seashore, on direct Novigrad-Nova Vas highway exit and the main road between the highway and town of Novigrad. „Istralandia“ offers abundance of relaxation and excitement with guaranted adrenaling dosage on 20 different slides with over 1,6 km of tubes; high and aslope for the brave ones, slides with rubber boats and the latest technolgy tube-slides. „Istralandia“ has the largest wave pool in this part of Europe. Aquaprk „Istralandia“ is also intended for families with children of all ages for whom adrenaline dosage and fun can be found on children's tower. In October 2014 Aquapark „Istralandia“ has won in Rome, Italy a special award for the eneterprener project of the year in the category of new water parks, known as the „Oscar of the entertainment parks“. On the most prestigeous european fair of attractions (EAS 2015 and EAS 2016) in category of the best aquaparks in Europe among the 300 aquaparks, „Aquapark Istralandia“ was two yers in a row rewarded by Kirmes&Park Revue, Germany another prestige award: „Europe's Best Water Parks“ -5th place.
Reviewed By 773richt
Cannot recommend this place highly enough. Great rides and pools (plenty of stuff to do for all ages and all levels of adventure), super clean, lots of space, great value (we paid £28 for an adult day ticket). Some tips: 1. Pre buy your tickets online. Then arrive for opening time, and get on the rides early. From 1000-1100 queues were negligible, and we got on most of the main rides several times. After that the queues became quite long. 2. There are grassed areas either side of the park where you can lie for free, with plenty of shade or sun depending on what you want. These area are no more than 20 metres from the rides and pools so really accessible. 3. However, if you want to hire poolside loungers it cost us £7 a day for 2 loungers and an umbrella. 4. Lockers cost £4 a day. Get your locker key from the office immediately (literally 2 metres) after you enter the park, and before you go downstairs to the lockers (also at the park entrance). 5. Food is the only down side. Whilst it's moderately priced it's pretty average. You'll not find much in the way of nutrition. But it's not terrible either. 6. But you can bring your own food and drinks in if you have something to keep them cool. All in all great fun and great value. Well done Istralandia.
