Villa Alopa
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Overview
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If you are looking for a sublime, 5-star luxury villa for 6 guests in a quiet location on the stunning Istria peninsula, then Villa Alopa will be hard to beat! It is absolutely beautiful, chic and stylish.
The Istrian peninsula has so much to offer. The scenery is amazing with rolling hills, olive groves, vineyards and a truly amazing indented coastline. The gastronomic feasts offered in the superb restaurants have a strong Italian influence and are accompanied by delicious local wines. You really can’t go wrong on the Istrian peninsula! Villa Alopa is situated in the quiet, historic town of Sveti Lovrec. It is nestled in the immediate hinterland of Vsrar and Porec and is one of the best-preserved, medieval, fortified towns in Istria, 2-3km from the sea.
Villa Alopa is in a sunny, elevated position so boasts wonderful countryside and sea views. The outside space is perfect with lawns, a wildlife garden, a fantastic terrace and pool, outside dining gazebo and a playground for children. The planting is fabulous, and the pool, terrace and alfresco dining is totally on point and could not be better. Like everywhere in the villa, no expense has been spared to make this a dynamite holiday location. The pool is unusual with a separate shallow wrap-around level. It is stunning. All of the chic furniture is high-end. The covered outside dining next to the pool and kitchen is superb, but you also have the choice of eating in the other covered dining area in the garden. It has a stone-built barbecue and serving area. It is so attractive and atmospheric.
The open-plan living, dining and kitchen space is so trendy with fabulous materials, furniture and light effects. You may well be open-mouthed gazing at the incredible design. The staircase is intriguing, stunningly modern and beautiful. Fantastic use of glass has been made in this villa though the designers have also cleverly managed to make it feel warm and cosy. One of the dazzling bathrooms is on the ground floor.
Upstairs you will find three incredibly luxurious bedrooms, each with a pristine, sensational bathroom. One of the beds is a king and the other 2 doubles. All of the bedrooms have access to an excellent terrace boasting heavenly, spectacular views of the pool, garden and out to the azure waters and countryside. Villa Alopa is super cool and trendy and in a fantastic, atmospheric location. It is hard to beat!
What you should know…
- The last 300m of your drive will be on an unmade road, so it might be a little bumpy!
- Don’t forget the seawater is cooler than you might think!
- The hilltop villages and vineyards are amazing. Make sure you make time for a wine tasting while you are in Istria!
Property Features
The Villa
Villa Alopa is a contemporary villa for six guests in Istria, with a lovely swimming pool and manicured garden.
Ground Floor
- Open-plan living room with patio access
- Fully equipped kitchen with breakfast bar
- Shower room
First Floor
- Two double bedrooms with en-suite shower rooms and balcony access
- Double bedroom with en-suite shower room
Exterior Grounds
- Swimming pool (8x4m; 1.40m depth)
- Sun loungers
- Shaded dining area
- Built-in barbecue and dining area
- Playground
- Garden and lawn
Additional Facilities
- Air-conditioning
- Wi-fi
- Satellite television
- Sauna
- Dishwasher
- Washing machine
- Parking
- Safe
- Hairdryer
Location
About the surrounding area of Villa AlopaSveti Lovrec has just 60 people living there. It is so quiet but full of history with charming, attractive buildings. There are three churches, the church of St Lawrence built in the 8th century, the parish church of St Martin’s Basilica with its amazing frescoes and the church of St Blaise built in 1460, again with the most incredible frescoes.
The villa is 15km south of the wonderful hilltop town of Labin. Labin has two parts, the rambling, cobbled streets and quaintly restored, pastel houses of the Old Town and the new town at the bottom of the hill which contains most of the shops. The Fortress Fortica on top of the town boasts an amazing, panoramic view of the rocky Cres Island and the special resort of Rabac below. Labin has a wealth of picturesque coffee shops, fine seafood restaurants and a rich cultural life including summer jazz and classical concerts.
Trget is a small fisherman’s village in the bay of Rasa, close to the villa. It is very pretty with a charming harbour. You can enjoy fresh anchovies, seafood salads, tagliatelle with scampi and delicious, grilled scampi at the village tavern.
Just below Labin, Rabac has a pretty, white pebble beach and delightful waterfront promenade. Girandella Beach is a sheltered cove and proudly waves a Blue Flag. There are many cafes and restaurants as well as fun watersports. The inflatable iceberg sea playground is fabulous. Boat trips sail from the harbour to the island of rocky island of Cres.
When staying at Villa Alopa you will also want to visit Pula with its magnificent Roman amphitheatre which rivals Rome’s Colisseum and the romantic, historic Rovinj. You will need your camera to photograph the pretty Old Town and the buzzy Farmer’s Market. The 192 steps of the Church of St Euphemia’s bell tower are worth it to admire the fantastic views.
| Local Amenities | |||
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| Nearest Airport |
Pula Airport
(54 km) |
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| Nearest Village |
Sv. Lovreč Labinski
(100 m) |
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| Nearest Town/City |
Labin
(15 km) |
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| Nearest Restaurant |
Konoba Ubas
(4 km) |
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| Nearest Beach |
Koromačno Beach
(4 km) |
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| Nearest Supermarket |
Lidl Labin
(15 km) |
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Region
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.
Kids
Best Suited For: All AgesVilla Alopa is perfect for a family holiday. This luxury villa has an incredible pool for children to play in plus the playground and garden will be a huge hit.
There are beaches within 3-4km of the villa, most of them pebbly. Girandella Beach at Rabac is lovely. Children can snorkel and enjoy the inflatable playground. Four Elements Art of Adventure operates a range of wonderful water activities. You can take unforgettable trips to watch dolphins and visit remote, stunning spots that you cannot access by car. You can also take a sailing trip in a traditional wooden sailing boat or ride in a yellow semi-submarine with an underwater cabin.
Istralandia, a thrilling waterpark, has a jumping kids pool, family pool, spray kids arena, dedicated children’s pools, a hydromassage pool and a wave pool. There are so many slides to try at different heights. Free Fall, Flying Boats, Top Gun, Black Kamikaze, Crazy Hills, Space Rocket and Space Combo are just some of them. The family rafting ride is great fun for the whole family. You can buy family tickets. Children under 1m tall go in free.
At Farzana, there are two beaches, and you can take a boat trip to the beautiful Brijuni islands. They are known as the Paradise Islands as they are so stunning. The largest island is Veliki Brijun which has a safari park and a tourist train. Boat trips circle the national park and allow stops for swimming, snorkelling or dolphin watching.
Glavani Park’s high ropes climbing course is great fun among the treetops. They also have a zipline which rivals the ones at Pazinska Jama Ziplining at Pazin. Dinopark Funtana has fantastic life-size moving dinosaurs to wander around, circus shows and a cinema as well as an amusement park, shooting range and playground.
Kids Activities Close-by
- Beach Nearby
- <1hr to Airport
- Watersports
- Outdoor Pursuit & Activities
- Tourist Towns & Villages
Extras
At Oliver’s Travels we pride ourselves on going that little bit further for our guests. From private chefs to babysitters we can help you arrange those little extras that make it a truly memorable holiday. Simply fill in the concierge request form or contact the Oliver’s Concierge Team who will be happy to help. We can typically help you arrange any of the following:
- Maid service/extra cleaning
- Private chef/cook/catering
- Welcome hamper/pre-stocked fridge
- Local day-trips or tours
- Airport transfers
- Babysitting/childcare services
Please note that all extras are subject to availability and must be requested in advance of the holiday (prices on request). Due to some rural/remote locations, not all services will be available at all properties. However, we will always do our best to fulfil your requests!
| Security deposit | €400 paid in cash to the owner upon arrival and refunded upon departure, subject to full inspection. |
| Arrival time | 4pm |
| Departure time | 10am |
Terms & Conditions
These terms and conditions may be amended from time to time.
| Security deposit | €400 paid in cash to the owner upon arrival and refunded upon departure, subject to full inspection. |
| Arrival time | 4pm |
| Departure time | 10am |
| End of stay cleaning included? | Yes. However, guests are required to leave the accommodation clean, tidy and in the same condition as on their arrival. Any extra cleaning, laundry, maintenance and/or rubbish disposal required will be charged against the security deposit. |
| Linen & towels included? | Bed linen and bath towels are included in the rental price. Please bring your own pool towels. |
| Energy costs included? | Yes, included in rental price. |
| Internet access? | Wi-Fi internet access included in rental price |
| Minimum stay | 7 nights from mid-June to mid-September, 5 nights the remainder of the year |
| Changeover day | Saturday from mid-June to mid-September, any day for the remainder of the year |
| Pets welcome? | On request only and with prior agreement with the owner. If accepted, a pet supplement of €10/day per pet per day will apply (paid locally) |
| Smoking Allowed? | Not permitted |
| Insurance | Guests are required to be in possession of a valid insurance policy, which covers them for cancellations, personal belongings, public liability and any accidental damage caused during their stay. |
| Pool opening dates? | The pool is open from 11th April to 24th October (cooler months may not be suitable for swimming) |
Rental Rates
Prices based on an occupancy of 6 people:
| Rental period | 5 Nights | Weekly |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 1st 2023 - May 11th 2024 | - | £1,512 |
| May 11th 2024 - May 18th 2024 | - | £1,512 |
| May 18th 2024 - Jun 15th 2024 | - | £1,878 |
| Jun 15th 2024 - Jun 29th 2024 | - | £2,610 |
| Jun 29th 2024 - Jul 6th 2024 | - | £3,740 |
| Jul 6th 2024 - Aug 24th 2024 | - | £4,208 |
| Aug 24th 2024 - Aug 31st 2024 | - | £2,992 |
| Aug 31st 2024 - Sep 21st 2024 | - | £2,610 |
| Sep 21st 2024 - Sep 28th 2024 | - | £1,878 |
| Sep 28th 2024 - Oct 5th 2024 | £1,134 | £1,512 |
| Oct 5th 2024 - Jun 3rd 2025 | - | £1,512 |
Please note that these prices/rates are a guide only and may not be correct at the current date. For an accurate quote, please enquire.
Reviews
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Beautiful
A beautiful house with beautiful property. The entire property is fenced, so perfect for a vacation with dog. The house is very quiet. The pool is great, unfortunately not heated. The beach is a bit distant but within 20 minutes.
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