Green Istria represents the inland of Istria, the area deep in the green of nature, and surrounded by the ancient of the cities and medieval villages. All these things have influenced the growth of rural tourism, where it is possible to have a quiet vacancy, such as being in one of the farmhouses and discovering the culture, customs, and typical foods of the Istrian inland. You can visit small cities and medieval villages located on the hilltops.
Agrotourism
The inland of Istria has a large offer of agrotourism for those who wish to have a quiet vacancy, surrounded by the green of nature. There you can stay in the typical Istrian taverns, called konoba. In the area there is also the possibilty for hunting. The hosts will welcome you with Istrian ham and cheese, as well as good red wine, called Terran, or an excquisite white wine, called Malvazija. You may also accompany paesants during the grape harvest, or olive harvest, as well as during the pasture of animals.
Roads of olive oil and wine
Istria is known for olive growing and viticulture. Both olives and good wine are part of the Istrian gastronomy as well as the mediterranean diet. In fact, an old Istrian sayings goes Bread for the body, wine for the soul, representing the wine as a healthy part of living, love, and culture. The red soil and the vicinity of the sea insure a tasty and unmistakable wine. Extra virgin olive oil was being produced in the ancient Istria by small local grinders. Olive oil in Istria represents the symbol of good diet, and it is characteristic for its bitterish essence. There are many roads of olive oil and wine in Istria with purpose of exposing oil mills and cellars to the people.
Country's suburbs
Sare small medieval cities located on one of the many area's hilltops. These small cities are surrounded by antique walls, mostly Roman, of cities and towers, with breathtaking views. By walking through these suburbs you will have the impression of going back in time.
