From sleepy inland medieval towns, to lively beaches, numerous campsites, yacht marinas and larger ports there is something for everyone. Most people would agree that a journey along Istria´s coast starting at Muggia, Italy in the north, passing trough Slovene Istria and heading towards P**a, then up the coast to Opatija - summer capital would make a fantastic trip. Important towns in Istria inclu
de P**a, Poreč, Rovinj, Pazin, Koper, Izola, Piran and Muggia - town, that guards entrance to Trieste. The ancient region of Histria extended to even wider area, including the whole Kras plateau until the southern edges of the Vipava Valley, the south-western portions of modern Inner Carniola with Postojna and Ilirska Bistrica, and the modern Italian Province of Trieste. Today Istria stands out of the ordinary as one the Europe´s most attractive destinations, remaining true to itself. Of course, Istria and the bay of Kvarner is much more than its coastline and one will probably be pulled inland into more relaxed atmosphere of Buje and Motovun towns and natural beauty of Učka mountain ridge - or perhaps attracted by one of diverse Kvarner islands .
