Reiseführer Kroatien: Istrien und Kvarner Bucht

The Istrian Peninsula is the closest holiday destination in Croatia to Western Europe. Due to the advantages of its 242 kilometers of coastline and approximately 2,400 hours of sunshine per year, it is particularly regarded as a classic summer destination by Italian, Austrian, and German tourists. The coastal towns of Istria are primarily visited, while the lush hinterland of this culturally and naturally rich Adriatic peninsula is still awaiting its tourist discovery.

This comprehensive travel guide describes all the interesting places in the region: Umag and the north, Poreč and the center, Rovinj and the southwest, Pula, Medulin, and the southeast, the Riviera of Opatija, the eastern coast of the Kvarner Bay, and the islands of Cres, Lošinj, Krk, and Rab. Rijeka, the European Capital of Culture 2020, is also mentioned in detail over 15 pages. Each chapter begins with a double page that presents the contents alongside an overview map of the region, highlights, and cross-references. Color-coded page number boxes corresponding to the chapters facilitate navigation within the book. Enhanced map graphics further contribute to simplified and targeted usage.

Of course, the guide includes tried-and-true practical tips on travel questions from A to Z. The expanded introduction features overview pages with descriptions of all regions, a yearly overview of festivals and events, suggested itineraries, and the author's personal top tips. Many specific pieces of information, such as travel advice and various activity options, serve as helpful planning aids. Detailed excursions on history, land, and people characterize this current travel guide, along with a small Croatian language aid.