Just a short drive from the coastal cities will bring you to a world of old Istrian villages, surrounded by olive groves, vineyards and orchards. Everything is shrouded in peace and comfort. See the old stone houses and farmers who work hard at cultivating steep hillsides. Try some fresh and locally produced Mediterranean treats, listen to the quietness of the hinterlands, or get lost in the picturesque surroundings. The traditional life of its simple people is tightly linked with the influence of Venetian culture, which left its mark in this land between the Adriatic Sea and the Karst Edge. Explore what this little piece of the Mediterranean has to offer.