Family paddle-boarding on a tandem sup boards in Pula, Croatia.

Istria, Croatia offers diverse family-friendly activities such as exploring charming towns, tasting delicious cuisine, and enjoying outdoor adventures. From historical sites to watersports along the Adriatic coast, there's something for everyone in this vibrant region. Discover family-friendly activities in Istria, Croatia, from charming towns and delicious cuisine to outdoor adventures.

Group of people posing in front of a stone archway - twin gates - in Pula, Croatia.

Experience the rich history and vibrant culture of Pula, Croatia through guided tours. Explore ancient landmarks, savor local delicacies, and uncover hidden gems with knowledgeable guides that ensure an enriching and unforgettable visit. Enhance your Pula trip with guided tours that reveal its history, culture, and flavors, making your visit efficient and memorable.

Every place in the world has interesting facts about it which show you the deeper sense of the area. The more you know, the more you get it. Learning about the history, heritage, people, landscape and other things doesn't have to be boring. We've created a list of 20 fun facts about Istria. Enjoy!

Istria is known for it’s fine cuisine and gastronomic pleasures. Some of the best restaurants in Croatia await to amaze your palates with Istrian Malvasia and Teran wine, award winning virgin olive oils, cheese and prosciutto, traditional pasta - fuži and pljukanci, truffles, amazingly fresh fish and seafood… 

You’ll immerse in the adventure with an underwater view, pastel colors of the sunset sky in the beginning, sky full of stars when the sun goes down, perfectly clear and calm waters, upon that, there will be even kayaking inside the Pula’s Blue cave! The lights beneath the kayaks illuminate the cave walls with soft light so you’re able to see every detail and all the ...

The rocky coast of Croatian Adriatic sea is perfectly shaped for this fun activity called Coasteering. It offers you a natural playground for this sport with it’s pristine waters, cliffs to climb and jump off, cracks to crawl into and caves to explore. If you've never heard about coasteering before, you can read more about it here. Fun and excitement for the day are guaranteed.

We did 17 kilometers in about 5 hours and the path was ok for all of us in the group, with average physical fitness. It was even ok for the 9-year old husky Boni and 3-month old kitten Terry, even though she needed to take naps in the backpack.

Couple snorkeling in a crystal clear sea.

We all love to travel to places we see on the photos, with a perfectly clear blue sea which is just inviting you to jump in and take a swim. Pula is definitely one place that belongs on that list! Most of the time it’s not just beautiful above the surface, but also under it. To discover that beauty, you need a few more pieces of equipment...

"Between that Rakalj village and that cold water from the Kalavojna cove, along the cove Luka to the cape of St. Mikula stretches the trail of Stjepan Hauser. 5 kilometer long trail through which you will see the most beautiful coves of Istria, find a hidden beach just for yourself and enjoy the aromatic smells of..."