Exploring Istria
Food scene
Very tasty food with a creative twist (especially the appetizers), friendly staff and a very cozy, idyllic courtyard with a good table setting.
Restaurant La Grisa
Very tasty food with a creative twist (especially the appetizers), friendly staff and a very cozy, idyllic courtyard with a good table setting.
Phenomenal tavern. The ambiance is more than pleasant. The interior is decorated in an antique style. The menu is very good. It has a large selection of dishes, including pizzas from the bread oven. We’ve eaten here several times already and for a reason! Everything we ate here was more than delicious. I especially recommend gnocchi. The staff is helpful, friendly and professional. Prices are affordable. Definitely a restaurant to visit with your family and friends
8 habitants recommandent
Konoba Mali mol
5 Fonde ul.
Phenomenal tavern. The ambiance is more than pleasant. The interior is decorated in an antique style. The menu is very good. It has a large selection of dishes, including pizzas from the bread oven. We’ve eaten here several times already and for a reason! Everything we ate here was more than delicious. I especially recommend gnocchi. The staff is helpful, friendly and professional. Prices are affordable. Definitely a restaurant to visit with your family and friends
Pleasant ambience and delicious food. Ravioli with truffles are a must try!.
Homely atmosphere, staff unobtrusive, kind and friendly.
You should definitely add this restaurant on your itinerary, visit the small town of Savičenta, and sit down, rest and enjoy the traditional and real homemade Istrian food.
Trattoria Castello
53 Svetvincenat
Pleasant ambience and delicious food. Ravioli with truffles are a must try!.
Homely atmosphere, staff unobtrusive, kind and friendly.
You should definitely add this restaurant on your itinerary, visit the small town of Savičenta, and sit down, rest and enjoy the traditional and real homemade Istrian food.
Enjoy a coctail or two in the relaxed environment of this bar near the beach. If you're hungry but don't want to leace the beach, this is the perfect place to grab a quick bitewith their top of the line hamburgers!
Babaloo Bar is located within the Camp Mon Perin for which you have a free entrance as our guest!
46 habitants recommandent
Babaloo Bar
Enjoy a coctail or two in the relaxed environment of this bar near the beach. If you're hungry but don't want to leace the beach, this is the perfect place to grab a quick bitewith their top of the line hamburgers!
Babaloo Bar is located within the Camp Mon Perin for which you have a free entrance as our guest!
Stores
If in need of supplies, food and beverages the best place to go is the nearest Plodine supermarket. The prices are affordable while the selection is wide. It's located in Žminj just 12 km from our Villa
Plodine
19-o Ul. Matka LaginjeIf in need of supplies, food and beverages the best place to go is the nearest Plodine supermarket. The prices are affordable while the selection is wide. It's located in Žminj just 12 km from our Villa
If going to the Plodine marketplace is a bit too far, there are two STUDENAC shops for the basic supplies. This one is located 7 km from the Villa in the small town of Bale
STUDENAC MARKET
6 Trg palih boracaIf going to the Plodine marketplace is a bit too far, there are two STUDENAC shops for the basic supplies. This one is located 7 km from the Villa in the small town of Bale
Sightseeing
The longest Istrian bay
The Lim Channel is part of the 35-kilometer-long Lim valley, which almost reaches Pazin, located in the centre of Istria. The channel itself is 12 kilometres long and steep hills elevate at both of its sides, some up to 200 meters high.
Although many call it a fjord, the Lim Channel is actually a submerged karst canyon. Once upon a time, the imposing sea bay was a valley through which the Pazinčica River flowed, running to the sea. Turbulent geological history has run its course - the sea penetrated the valley and completely changed the landscape.
106 habitants recommandent
Limski kanal (Limski fjord)
The longest Istrian bay
The Lim Channel is part of the 35-kilometer-long Lim valley, which almost reaches Pazin, located in the centre of Istria. The channel itself is 12 kilometres long and steep hills elevate at both of its sides, some up to 200 meters high.
Although many call it a fjord, the Lim Channel is actually a submerged karst canyon. Once upon a time, the imposing sea bay was a valley through which the Pazinčica River flowed, running to the sea. Turbulent geological history has run its course - the sea penetrated the valley and completely changed the landscape.
As its very name says, it was originally two towns, Moncastello and Castel Parentino. Only Moncastello's ruins remained.
Dvigrad was first mentioned in 879, when it fell under the rule of the Patriarch of Aquileia. However, it had existed long before it as a part of the Roman province settlement. Its name speaks originally of two towns. Today's ruins are the remains of the northern town of Moncastello, while the other one, Castel Parentino, was abandoned in the 10th century.
Current remains represent a well preserved, typical medieval town castle. It is encircled by the two rings of town walls connected by the town gate, of which there are three just as many as its defensive towers.
Distance from our Villa:
9 km, 13 minute car ride away
58 habitants recommandent
Ruines de Dvigrad
As its very name says, it was originally two towns, Moncastello and Castel Parentino. Only Moncastello's ruins remained.
Dvigrad was first mentioned in 879, when it fell under the rule of the Patriarch of Aquileia. However, it had existed long before it as a part of the Roman province settlement. Its name speaks originally of two towns. Today's ruins are the remains of the northern town of Moncastello, while the other one, Castel Parentino, was abandoned in the 10th century.
Current remains represent a well preserved, typical medieval town castle. It is encircled by the two rings of town walls connected by the town gate, of which there are three just as many as its defensive towers.
Distance from our Villa:
9 km, 13 minute car ride away
In the center of the picturesque town Svetvincenat, this historic gem has been a symbol of this place for centuries. It gathered soldiers, travelers and merchants since the 13th century, and today it is an inevitable point of view for all curious people..
Working hours:
TUESDAY-SUNDAY: 10 A.M.-6 P.M. (tickets needed)
Distance from our Villa:
6 km, 8 minute car ride
17 habitants recommandent
Château Morosini Grimani
20 SvetvincenatIn the center of the picturesque town Svetvincenat, this historic gem has been a symbol of this place for centuries. It gathered soldiers, travelers and merchants since the 13th century, and today it is an inevitable point of view for all curious people..
Working hours:
TUESDAY-SUNDAY: 10 A.M.-6 P.M. (tickets needed)
Distance from our Villa:
6 km, 8 minute car ride
Activities
The novelty of four tall standing logs at Glavani, only six kilometers distance from Barban and ten from Vodnjan-Dignano, is sure to attract your attention because of its extraordinarity. This theme park is one of Croatia’s largest adrenalin parks and its surface area stretches for 1,5 ha.
Its experienced staff will teach you how to wear and use your equipment and how to operate the carabineers and rollers. With their help, you first have to complete the two-meter high yellow route, then the six-meter high blue route, and finally the ten-meter high black route. To boost your adrenalin level even higher, both the blue and the black routes end in a 113-metre zip-line taking you from the first to the last platform.
As icing on the cake, you can descend through 120 meter long zip line which highest part is situated 20 meters above the ground. After it, you further continue with the most demanding part, suspension bridge with a unicycle. The whole part, zip line and suspension bridge is named the Devil's passage.
At the end, you should try out the greatest attraction in the park, 11 meters tall swing which will put a smile on your face.
Besides the adventurous part of the park, you can visit a small animal farm or relax in a hanging net.
Excellent fun for the whole family awaits you at Glavani, as well as an opportunity to test your boundaries!
Adrenalin Park has been officially tested by the Austrian inspector with the highest EU qualifications and has successfully passed the criteria of European standards for Adrenalin Parks.
Working hours:
01.01. - 30.04.2021: by appointment
01.05. - 30.09.2021: 09:00 - 18:00
Distance from our Villa:
18 km, around 30 minutes by car
213 habitants recommandent
Glavani Park
The novelty of four tall standing logs at Glavani, only six kilometers distance from Barban and ten from Vodnjan-Dignano, is sure to attract your attention because of its extraordinarity. This theme park is one of Croatia’s largest adrenalin parks and its surface area stretches for 1,5 ha.
Its experienced staff will teach you how to wear and use your equipment and how to operate the carabineers and rollers. With their help, you first have to complete the two-meter high yellow route, then the six-meter high blue route, and finally the ten-meter high black route. To boost your adrenalin level even higher, both the blue and the black routes end in a 113-metre zip-line taking you from the first to the last platform.
As icing on the cake, you can descend through 120 meter long zip line which highest part is situated 20 meters above the ground. After it, you further continue with the most demanding part, suspension bridge with a unicycle. The whole part, zip line and suspension bridge is named the Devil's passage.
At the end, you should try out the greatest attraction in the park, 11 meters tall swing which will put a smile on your face.
Besides the adventurous part of the park, you can visit a small animal farm or relax in a hanging net.
Excellent fun for the whole family awaits you at Glavani, as well as an opportunity to test your boundaries!
Adrenalin Park has been officially tested by the Austrian inspector with the highest EU qualifications and has successfully passed the criteria of European standards for Adrenalin Parks.
Working hours:
01.01. - 30.04.2021: by appointment
01.05. - 30.09.2021: 09:00 - 18:00
Distance from our Villa:
18 km, around 30 minutes by car
The Pazin Abyss is protected by law. Its entrance is under a 200 m high rock. Its interior hides two lakes, the Martel's and the Mitro's, which are mutually connected.
The Pazin Abyss or the abyss of the Pazinčica river, the longest Istrian subterranean river, is located in central Istria. A well-known Pazin Castle was built above it. Hydrogeologically, the pit is the abyss created at the border of a waterproof bed of the Pazinčica basin and waterproof limestone forming entire south-west Istria.
The subterranean canal stretches further south-west, goes narrow and wide, and finally creates a long and final hall with a siphon lake also known as the Martel Lake. It connects by a siphon with the next in line Mitro's lake, a visible but unexplored extension. The unusual play of nature inspired Jules Verne to take the characters of his Mathias Sandorf novel through the mysterious Pazin Abyss. It has also inspired other writers as well, including Nazor and Dante.
51 habitants recommandent
Aventure Speleo
bb Valvasorova ul.The Pazin Abyss is protected by law. Its entrance is under a 200 m high rock. Its interior hides two lakes, the Martel's and the Mitro's, which are mutually connected.
The Pazin Abyss or the abyss of the Pazinčica river, the longest Istrian subterranean river, is located in central Istria. A well-known Pazin Castle was built above it. Hydrogeologically, the pit is the abyss created at the border of a waterproof bed of the Pazinčica basin and waterproof limestone forming entire south-west Istria.
The subterranean canal stretches further south-west, goes narrow and wide, and finally creates a long and final hall with a siphon lake also known as the Martel Lake. It connects by a siphon with the next in line Mitro's lake, a visible but unexplored extension. The unusual play of nature inspired Jules Verne to take the characters of his Mathias Sandorf novel through the mysterious Pazin Abyss. It has also inspired other writers as well, including Nazor and Dante.
The Istrian desert is one of the breathtaking sceneries Istria has to offer.
Did you know that Istria also has its own desert? Near the town of Šterna not far from Grožnjan is the ‘Istrian desert’, which consists of “dunes” of marl or tašela, as this fine-grained sedimentary rock is often called in Istria. Although in Istria, especially in its central and northern part, we often come across such parts of the landscape, here we are talking about a unique concentration of such forms on a fairly large area.
It is far from the Villa but certainly worth the trip!
The entrance to the site is paid.
Distance from the Villa:
60 km, approximately 1 hour drive from our estate.
Istarska pustinja
GrguriThe Istrian desert is one of the breathtaking sceneries Istria has to offer.
Did you know that Istria also has its own desert? Near the town of Šterna not far from Grožnjan is the ‘Istrian desert’, which consists of “dunes” of marl or tašela, as this fine-grained sedimentary rock is often called in Istria. Although in Istria, especially in its central and northern part, we often come across such parts of the landscape, here we are talking about a unique concentration of such forms on a fairly large area.
It is far from the Villa but certainly worth the trip!
The entrance to the site is paid.
Distance from the Villa:
60 km, approximately 1 hour drive from our estate.
Beaches
Regarded as one of the nicest beaches on the Adriatic, this place will awe you with its breathtaking sunsets. You can find shade under the nearby trees and the location offers a multitude of additional activities like Windusrfing kayaking and rental places to let your kids enjoya ride on a SUP or other sea activities.
Plaža Sv. Pavao
Regarded as one of the nicest beaches on the Adriatic, this place will awe you with its breathtaking sunsets. You can find shade under the nearby trees and the location offers a multitude of additional activities like Windusrfing kayaking and rental places to let your kids enjoya ride on a SUP or other sea activities.
This is one of many stunning beaches within the lush complex of Camp Mon Perin. Along with a well deserved rest on the beach with coctails from the Luna Beach Bar, while your kids can enjoy a visit to the Paleo Park and bathe in the pools.
And most importantly complementary for our guests you can enjoy everything that Camp Mon Perin has to offer without the entrance fee. Our guests have a free pass for one car that you can find at the premises of our Villa!
Beach Bale
This is one of many stunning beaches within the lush complex of Camp Mon Perin. Along with a well deserved rest on the beach with coctails from the Luna Beach Bar, while your kids can enjoy a visit to the Paleo Park and bathe in the pools.
And most importantly complementary for our guests you can enjoy everything that Camp Mon Perin has to offer without the entrance fee. Our guests have a free pass for one car that you can find at the premises of our Villa!