Casa Bella

Casa Belle is located in a northern region of Croatia called Istria. A beautiful region of the country, it is filled with an abundance of history and adventures for the whole family to enjoy together. From the villa, the nearest villages are scattered between the neighbouring hills. Tinjan is a picturesque village near Casa Belle and is full of character, home to a population of less than two thousand. Take a stroll down the streets, admire the quaint buildings with greenery entwined between the walls and get a sense of rural Croatia. Your local café and grocery store are only five km away from the beach and the city centre of Poreč is nine km.

Along the west coast, Poreč is a town not to miss. With stunning views of the Adriatic sea and a maze of cafes, restaurants and shops beneath the terracotta rooftops, you will love seeing this town for yourself. In its old town, the 6th-century Euphrasian Basilica architecture is renowned for its gem-studded Byzantine mosaics. UNESCO has made this collection of early Christian and Byzantine architecture on its World Heritage List- making it a must-see.

If you are seeking new heights and adventures, Casa Belle is near Učka national park, filled with hiking trails, canyons, waterfalls and historic architecture. The views from the top of the mountains are some of the best overlooking the North Adriatic Sea. Within this region, you can rent quad bikes to explore more of the local area in a way you may never have before.

The city near Casa Belle is Pula. With a long tradition of wine making, fishing and shipbuilding Pula is filled with Roman architecture and surrounded by a beautiful natural landscape. The roman architecture includes the temple of Augustus Cathedral, the Roman Forum, City Hall and impressively, a amphi- theatre. The street beneath the terracotta rooftops is a maze of cafes, restaurants and shops waiting for you to discover. Due to its conflicting past, there are many forts in and around Pula for you to explore.

Along the coast of Istria, there are plenty of things to do. The whole family will love submerging into the underwater worlds, and discovering fish and other under water creatures. Scuba diving is also available along the coastline for those who want to take their adventure to the next level. Kayaking tours are a great way to see the landscape- and an experience you can do all together. Or take a day trip and hop on a ferry to Cres, an island filled with secluded bays and coves. The rocky coast encircles the island while ancient forests help to fill the land. Heavily influenced by the Venetians, Cres town is the main point for civilisation. Many say it mimics an Italian town which you can see for yourself as you wander through the quaint streets, absorbing the years of history. Delve deeper and explore the clear waters surrounding the island with snorkelling.

This heart-shaped peninsula was the birthplace of modern Croatian tourism, and it’s easy to see why. Its history has bestowed it with Italian sophistication, most obviously seen in pastel-painted coastal towns, like romantic Rovinj. But, tear yourself away from the Istrian coast, through the vineyards, olive groves, and dense forests, and you will discover brilliantly preserved medieval towns and villages, where cobbled streets reveal quaint galleries, sweet squares and sea-views.

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