On the Trail of
Romance
Executive summary by darmansjah
Think Tuscany, but with a Habsburg past. The shady, rolling
hills of Istria—Croatia’s northernmost peninsula—are becoming widely known for
their truffles, Malvazija white wines, olive oil stancijas (estates), and
crumbling hill towns. Cyclists can spin their spokes over some 2,000 miles of
extensively maintained bike trails. Along the coast, sunny ocean views and
impromptu opportunities for swimming and snorkeling abound.
The romantic town of Rovinj (above), a former Venetian
vassal state, rises from the Adriatic like an estranged island of Venice.
Pine-shaded Adriatic coves entice with a refreshing plunge. Evenings are capped
off with Champagne cocktails at the Valentino Bar, a breezy boîte perched
directly on the water and illuminated in vivid cerulean by underwater
lights—not a bad spot to nurture your own inner Casanova.
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