Cycle past the hilltop towns of this undiscovered corner of Europe, then cool off with a refreshing swim in the Adriatic
Due to the huge success of our Cycling the Dalmatian Coast trip, we are excited to introduce a new tougher road itinerary in northern Croatia. The peaceful peninsula of Istria was historically part of the Venetian Empire.
It is a land of diverse scenery with rolling hills, pine forests, wheat fields, vineyards, olive groves and of course a sparkling azure coastline. Our challenging route makes the most of this lush region as we cover long distances each day, winding our way between dramatic hilltop communities.
Cycling along the coast itself we hop across to the beautiful islands of Cres, with its rare bird species and Krk, the closest island to Central Europe. A refreshing swim in the Adriatic here is the perfect reward for a long day in the saddle. The trips are led by Vlado Fumic, our own Croatian Olympic cycle veteran.
What makes this trip responsible?
We use local leaders who are committed to responsible tourism and helping to preserve the way of life in their area. Our leaders have recently taken part in our leader training which also highlights the importance of operating our tours in a responsible way. Our local operator uses small family run hotels and restaurants which are all staffed locally and the produce used is sourced from local markets and farms. The hotel and restaurant staff are always very welcoming and provide an excellent opportunity for you to learn more about the local culture, customs and cuisine.
Countries visited: Croatia
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Images from CYCLING THROUGH ISTRIA
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Old coastal city Rovinj in Croatia.
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