Istria is Croatia's largest peninsula and its most gastronomically celebrated region, earning comparisons to Tuscany for its rolling hills, medieval hilltop villages, world-class wines, and the prized white truffles that draw food lovers from across the globe. Yet Istria is also a coastal paradise, with picturesque harbour towns, Roman ruins, and some of the cleanest beaches on the Adriatic.
Our collection of over 270 luxury villas across Istria covers the full spectrum of the region's appeal. Coastal properties in and around Rovinj, Porec, and Novigrad offer easy access to charming old towns, waterfront restaurants, and island-studded bays. Inland villas in the hilltop village belt — Motovun, Groznjan, Oprtalj, Buzet — immerse you in truffle country, surrounded by oak forests, vineyards, and olive groves producing some of the world's highest-rated extra virgin oils.
The culinary scene in Istria is genuinely world class. The region hosts multiple Michelin-recognised restaurants, a dedicated truffle festival season running from autumn into winter, and wine roads that wind through Malvasia and Teran vineyards with tasting cellars at every turn. Many of our villa guests plan holidays around food experiences — truffle hunting with trained dogs, olive oil tastings at family mills, cooking classes with local chefs, and evening wine tours through acclaimed estates.
