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 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 and the recent seaplane service linking Pula with the island of Losinj. 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. There is also a comprehensive wildlife section. Croatia is renowned for its cuisine (and particularly its truffles) and there is plenty of pampering on offer, too, with some excellent luxury and boutique hotels and restaurants, as well as cheap spas and treatments compared to the rest of mainland Europe. Festivals, music, travelling with children, buying and maintaining property in Croatia, dinosaur tracks and ancient history are all included, as are inland areas which often receive comparatively little attention (and with the exception of Motovun see far fewer visitors than the coast).

PART 1 GENERAL INFORMATION Chapter 1 Background InformationAt a glance, Geography & geology, Climate, Natural history & conservation, History, Government & politics, Economy, People & culture (inc Religion, Language, Education)Chapter 2 Practical InformationWhen to visit, Highlights, Suggested itineraries, Tour operators, Red tape, Embassies, Getting there and away, Health, Safety, Women travellers, Gay & lesbian travellers, Travelling with kids, What to take, Money, Budgeting, Getting around, Accommodation, Eating & drinking, Public holidays & festivals, Shopping, Arts & entertainment, Outdoor pursuits, Media & communications, Business, Buying a property, Cultural etiquette, Travelling positivelyPART 2 THE GUIDE Chapter 3 Pula and Southern IstriaPula, South from Pula, North from Pula, Brijuni IslandsChapter 4 RovinjHistory, Getting there and away, Getting around, Tourist information, Orientation, Where to stay, Where to eat, Entertainment & nightlife, Shopping, Other practicalities; What to see and do, ActivitiesChapter 5 Porec and the Northwest CoastPorec, Novigrad, Umag, Savudrija, Buje, South to Limski kanalChapter 6 Opatija and the East CoastOpatija, Lovran, Labin, South to PulaChapter 7 Inland IstriaPazin, Around Pazin, South to Pula, Motovun, Around Motovun, Groznjan, Buzet, Around Buzet Chapter 8 RijekaHistory, Getting there and away, Getting around, Tourist information, Where to stay, Where to eat and drink, Entertainment and nightlife, Shopping, Other practicalities, What to see and do Chapter 9 The Slovenian AdriaticHistory, Getting there and around, Tourist information, Koper, Izola, Piran, Portoroz, PostojnaPART 3 ACTIVITIES Chapter 10 Hiking in IstriaMaps, Footwear and clothing, Trail markings, Huts and camping, Water, Lovran to Vojak (Ucka), Raspadalica and Kuk, Pazinska jama, Pazin Waterfalls, Rt Kamenjak Chapter 11 Biking in IstriaBike rental, service and parts, Routes and maps, Groznjan to Livade on the Parenzana, Coast to the Mirna River and the Parenzana, Decumanus Maximus Agri, Mali Sv Angelo Observatory to the Limski kanalChapter 12 Diving in IstriaPlanning the dive, Events, Diving centres, HMS Coriolanus, Koversada wall, Baron Gautsch, Banjole Spilja Cave, Rt Peneda, Brijuni National Park , Fraskeric Island, Nikolai's Cavern, Brsec PinnacleAppendicesLanguage Marinas and Sailing Clubs Further info Index