Istria - the "grape cluster" peninsula on the Mediterranean coast.

For those who love to travel, Croatia is certainly not an unfamiliar name. Situated along the Mediterranean coast, Croatia is famous for its majestic natural landscapes, magnificent ancient castles, and crystal-clear turquoise waters.

And if you're already familiar with popular destinations like Dubrovnik, Split, or Dalmatia and want to explore a new and different place, then Istria, a beautiful peninsula on the Mediterranean coast with golden sunshine, blue seas, and lush, sprawling valleys, is a very worthwhile option to consider.

Located between the Gulf of Trieste and the Gulf of Kvarner, Istria is the largest peninsula of the Adriatic Sea. Many have likened this tranquil peninsula to a cluster of grapes perched atop the Adriatic Sea, opposite Venice. It boasts harbors teeming with fishing nets and countless medieval alleyways in its old neighborhoods. Remarkably, the waters here remain warm even in autumn. With the short video below, produced by CN Traveller, travelers will surely have another reason to add Istria to their 2019 travel list.

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