Local Activities
Our villas are a joy for anyone who loves fresh air, sport,
great food, or sampling the atmosphere of an area that remains wonderfully unspoiled. If you would
like any more information about these, feel free to contact
us at any time.
- Tennis
Buzet's clay tennis courts are a short drive away and can be booked in advance. Many guests at our villas have taken lessons from the club professional.- Golf
A six-hole course
and driving range are tucked away in a valley near Motovun and many shots are
hit against a wonderful backdrop of the old Medieval town. Eighteen hole courses
can be found on the eco-friendly Veli Brijun island, or on the Italian border
near Trieste. A brand new course opens in Pula in 2008.- Sailing
Istria has the largest peninsula in the Adriatic. The coast is a short drive from all three villas, and provides opportunities to sail, swim, dive, and sample the very freshest seafood.- Hot Air Ballooning
Each May, Motovun hosts Istria’s annual hot air balloon festival. This isn't just spectacular to watch, but you have the opportunity to take an exhilarating hot air balloon ride over Istria’s wonderful countryside. Standing in the basket, hearing the roar of the hot air entering the balloon and watching the ground appear to get smaller and smaller beneath you is an experience that will live with you for ever.- Gastronomy
All Istria Deluxe villas
are self-catering. However, temptation is never more than a few minutes
away. The local restaurants are superb. This is the heart of truffle country.
It also gets first pick of seafood fished from the Adriatic. We'll put you in
touch with cosy, quiet restaurants, tucked away from the road. We can also arrange
for you to eat in celebrity TV chef 'Ronald's' place in Motovun ... or even
arrange for him to come and cook for you in your own villa.- Annual Film Festival
With its stone buildings and spectacular, unblemished views, Motovun itself could be a film set. In late July 2008, the town will host its tenth film festival. This is a five-day film marathon in which screenings run from 10am until 4am, with evening outdoor screenings and daily shows in theatres. It consists of approximately 70 titles from all over the world, from documentaries to feature films, from shorts to long forms, from guerilla made films to co productions. They all share a liberal, innovative attitude that is as refreshing as the Motovun air. If you miss the Motovun festival, there are a number of other cinematic events, including the Pula festival.- Cycling
We provide a bicycle for every guest in each villa, so that you can explore the local hills as a group, and work up an appetite for your next huge meal.- Nightlife
Although our
villas could not be in more quiet or serene spots, you are just a twenty minute
drive from Pula's growing alternative scene which is based in Rojc by Gajeva.- Walking
There are endless
opportunitites to walk around these wonderful hills. The roads are quiet, paths
run around the back of the hills, and there is hardly a corner to turn that
does not unveil a majectic view.- Venice
Venice is only
a two hour trip from our villas. We don't think you'll need us to sell you the
attractions of Venice ... but this picture might just whet the appetite for
a day trip!