This new 2nd edition of Bradt's Croatia: Istria; with Rijeka and the Slovenian Adriatic has been fully updated and remains the only full-length guide to the region including background and practical information. Istria has some of Croatia's most famous sites; including Pula's Roman amphitheatre; UNESCO-protected Byzantine mosaics in Porec; picturesque medieval hilltowns and frescoes; and the Brijuni Islands National Park; home to Tito's summer residence. This guide also includes the transport hub and gateway city of Rijeka in the neighbouring Kvarner region; which is set to become European Capital of Culture in 2020.
Istria makes a great base to explore the nearby Capodistria region of the Slovenian coast and Karst areas; including beautiful coastal towns; Lipizzaner horses
and UNESCO-listed caves; all of which are given expanded coverage in this new edition. Also new is increased coverage of the Parenzana cycling and hiking route. With detailed sections on trekking; cycling and diving; plus information on windsurfing; paragliding; wreck diving (including sites such as the Coriolanus and the Baron Gautsch) and sailing; Bradt's Croatia: Istria; with Rijeka and the Slovenian Adriatic is ideal for adventurous people of all ages and on all budgets; who are curious about this well-heeled part of the former Yugoslavia.