Cuisine: No matter what time of year you visit Istria, Istrian cuisine will be diverse and will surely surprise you. Truffles, olive oil, prosciutto, wines and much more are regional specialities.  Coastal landscape: Istria is known for its beautiful towns right on the coast. Whether Porec, Rovinj or Pula – all cities are culturally and historically shaped by Italy. The sights in Istria therefore have a diverse and long history.  Charming mountain villages: Istria not only convinces with dreamy coastal landscapes, but is also known for the many small towns in the hinterland. With is very own flair and beautiful towns like Groznjan, Bale, Hum and many others. It is not without reason that the hinterland of the country is called the Tuscany of Istria.