Iconic Concierge Fall 2022

EXPLORING THE BEAUTY OF ISTRIA AND THE KVARNER RIVIERA
Nowhere else on the Adriatic can claim such a stunningly diverse range of landscapes as
Croatia. Located in the northwestern part of the Balkan Peninsula with a long coastal strip
along the Adriatic Sea, the member of the European Union is a small yet highly geographically
diverse crescent-shaped region that borders several countries. Up north, it touches Slovenia,
Hungary and, within the hollow of the crescent, Serbia and Bosnia and Herzegovina. Finally, in
the south, the Mediterranean country touches on Montenegro, giving Croatia a kaleidoscopic
sweep of scenery, offering something for everyone, from rugged mountain peaks and
sprawling forests to glittering wetlands and a total of 1,244 islands.
A land with ancient history, passed between kingdoms, empires and republics for thousands of
years, Croatia was part of Yugoslavia for much of the 20th century, before it joined the European
Union in 2013, making it an ancient nation yet a very young nation-state.
Although Dubrovnik, nestled between the Adriatic and the Dinaric Alps in the country’s south
gets most of the attention, we instead decided to explore the northern peninsula of Istria and
Kvarner. “A true treasure trove and a melting pot of different cultural influences”, it offers a nice
Mediterranean climate, crystal clear waters and ancient walled towns with Venetian palaces,
forts with Roman columns, Slavic churches and Viennese mansions. One of the lesser visited
areas in Croatia, it is certainly one of the most impressive ones with gorgeous beaches on a
coastline of almost 540 kilometers, picturesque old towns and a cuisine that includes fantastic
wines, truffles and some of the best olive oils in the world.
You can create your own route, or you can follow in our footsteps, starting in the northern
part of western Istria. We recommend a minimum stay of 2 nights per location.
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