5 reasons Croatia should be your next vacation (you can thank us later)!
This summer Bliss Travels traveled to CROATIA where we were welcomed with open arms. And what a great surprise! The small region of Istria is authentic and non-touristy. It’s an interesting mix of some of Europe’s great treasures, and has a long and storied history. Here is some insight on why you should come and visit Istria with us!
1. Amazing Olive Oil
Did you know that 11 varieties of olives are grown in Istria alone? That was news to us too! Plus, experts say the region produces some of the world’s best. In 2020, Istria won the Flos Olei guide’s “best region in the world award” for extra virgin olive oil, for the 6th consecutive year! The secret is the Istrian sun and climate, as well as the production of small batch olive oils produced by family run farms. This leads to an a wide variety of oils from incredibly fruity and smooth to sharp and spicy. Let us introduce you to the best of the best in a private tasting!
2. Fairytale Villages
Thanks to a wide variety of ‘terroir’ and topography, it’s possible to enjoy a wide variety of local life; from perched, to seaside, to meandering, some of the cutest, joy inducing villages you can imagine can be found here.
3. Beautiful Sea
There are 539 km of coastline highlighting the bluest sea imaginable, dotted with islands. Need we say more?
4. Quality Wine
Just like the olive oil, Istrian wine has been winning awards! Decanter (largest global wine competition) gave 14 medals to Istrian wine producers this year! So, for wine lovers who enjoy knowing about the next “new” thing before everyone else, hint, hint!
5. The Cuisine
Whether you are searching for fresh local fare, the catch of the day or a top gastronomic experience, Istria has you covered. Istria is known for its truffles, and of course, with farming land and crystal clear sea, produce and fish are also stars. (Naturally, we went truffle hunting with some local producers and had some bucket-list worthy ‘yum’.)
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