2024 Opcina Motovun Travel Guide: Must-see attractions, popular food, hotels, transportation routes (updated in November)

The Italian Flavour

#myhiddengems I flew into Pula, with plans of visiting Istria during that trip. Pula itself has Roman ruins for sightseeing. Perhaps then you could head to Istria. There is something about Istria that is so reminiscent of Italy. Some things make it very obvious though. Be it the vineyards, the olive groves, seaside villages painted the colors of Liguria or the hill towns that look straight out of Tuscany. And you’ll notice that places here have Italian names as well as Croatian names. If you love the idea of small and charming towns, Istria is the place for you. Labin, is one of my personal favourites among small towns. Each town has its own character, and each town’s residents will claim it’s the best town in Istria. Another famous thing about Istria is that it's known for truffles. One of my favorite Istria experiences is ordering traditional fuži pasta with truffles and a glass of white Malvasia wine at one of the restaurants on the edge of the hilltop of Motovun, overlooking the landscape. These truffles are shaved thin enough to be translucent but thick enough to make a satisfying chew. Elsewhere what would have cost you 40 dollars or more. Here i remember paying barely 10 for it. #myhiddengems #summerdestinations #europe #istria #cherryblossom2024 #croatia #singapore #solotrip