Country Guides: Istria

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Istria is in the northern part of Croatia, at the border of Western Europe and is the most developed tourist region of Croatia. Its green hills and picturesque small towns and landscapes resemble a French or Italian province. Istria, which borders Slovenia and has a maritime border with Italy, attracts a third of all holiday visitors to Croatia. Ryanair and easyJet fly from the UK to the region’s two airports at Pula and Rijeka. Culture of the Istrian peninsula, the largest peninsula on the Adriatic coast, reflects the heritage of many small towns. Most populous towns of Istria are Buzet, Pazin, Motovun, Zminj, and Bouyer.

They say that for ten days on the peninsula of Istria, you can fully recover and secure a supply of vigor and health for the year ahead. Many tourists come here for the first time only to go on a visa-free trip to Venice, and the resulting fall in love with it in Istria and returned here again and again, considering it the best place on earth. Life on the peninsula among the stunning beauty of nature is pleasant and unhurried. Nothing like a bustling metropolis and gassed. Here and in the picturesque hills and rocks and fertile valleys where grapes are grown, from which the world-famous wines – “Malvazija”, “Teran”, “Pinot”. Stable comfortable air temperature and the combination of volatile production, an abundance of available pine forests, the sea air, iodine is very good for people having problems with the cardiovascular system and respiratory system.

Porec

Porec is situated on the west coast of the Istrian peninsula. The population – 7,585 people, with the suburbs and the nearest towns – 17 460 (2001). The central historical part of the city of Porec is included in UNESCO World Heritage List. The tourist resort of Porec is popular for buyers looking to purchase villas close to the sea, whereas inland, stone farmhouses and the tall, narrow townhouses of hilltop villages, such as Groznjan and Motovun, are popular. Now Porec – city of entertainment, tourism, gentle sunshine and warm sea. Numerous beaches, restaurants, nightlife, combined with the unique climate and nature have made popular resorts of Porec in Croatia.

What attracts Property Buyers to Istria

With its green, rolling countryside, rich cultural history, medieval hilltop villages and wine in abundance, it’s easy to see why Istria, the most northerly region of Croatia, is still attracting property buyers from across Europe. Its economy, which has averaged 4.3 per cent growth over the past few years, combined with good infrastructure, accessibility and reasonably priced property, is seeing interest from investors and holiday-homeowners alike. Property in the region has also previously experienced the highest capital growth in the country. Istria differs from the rest of Croatia in that it has a computerised land registry, which allows rapid access to up-to-date information on property ownership.
The rental season runs from Easter until October, however, with the introduction of golf courses to the region – five are planned – the season is expected to extend significantly.

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