1. Olive oil produced in Istria is considered the cleanest in Europe. Many tourists buy it as a souvenir and actively use not only in cooking, but also for cosmetic purposes.
2. Istria will surprise its guests with reasonable prices. There are many affordable hotels and apartments; moderate prices at restaurants will delight gourmets. Fans of active leisure may try any entertainment option, as they are all obtainable.
3. Foodies should pay attention to konobas, national cuisine restaurants, where you can taste the most popular treats and the best wines. The cost of such specialties in restaurants rarely exceeds 10 euros; there are konobas in all cities of the region.
4. Trips to Venice and Trieste are arranged for travelers. Those who want to visit these cities have to consider that visa is required.
6. Another common souvenir is local wine. A lot of specialty shops can be found in Porec; prices are very attractive and quality of drinks is in no way inferior to its popular Italian rivals.
7. A slight disappointment is waiting for shoppers; even locals prefer to go for clothes and accessories to neighboring Italy. A selection of shops in Istria is very large, but it’s more profitable to go shopping to Trieste.
A vast majority of travelers visiting the scenic peninsula successfully combine discovering sights and dining in popular restaurants. The history of the region is very interesting; during … 
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9. Indigenous people feature warmth and hospitality; they are always happy to help tourists with advice and talk about cultural traditions. To pay respect to locals, foreign guests will need to learn a few simple phrases in Croatian, as such a gesture would be appreciated.
