Exclusive Villa Rentals · Istria, Croatia

Luce d'Istria

Two extraordinary villas. One unforgettable peninsula.

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The Destination

Why Istria?

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A culinary destination in its own right

Istria is one of Europe's finest food regions — home to the world's most prized truffles, award-winning wines, and a density of Michelin-starred restaurants that rivals much larger destinations.

  • White and black truffles from Motovun forest — among the most sought-after in the world
  • Indigenous wines: Malvazija, Teran and Muškat Momjanski
  • Extra-virgin olive oils that consistently win international gold medals
  • Fresh Adriatic seafood — sea bass, scallops, dentex — landed daily
  • Michelin-starred restaurants within 30 minutes of both villas
  • Vibrant konoba culture — rustic family taverns with century-old recipes
€3,000+
Per kg — white truffle price
7
Michelin stars in Istria
40+
Award-winning olive oils
200+
Indigenous wine producers
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Two thousand years of living history

Few places in Europe layer Roman, Venetian, Byzantine and Habsburg heritage so effortlessly — ancient amphitheatres, hilltop medieval towns and Renaissance piazzas are all within an easy drive.

  • Pula Arena — one of the best-preserved Roman amphitheatres in the world (27 BC)
  • Rovinj — a Venetian jewel rising from the sea, with a baroque cathedral on the hilltop
  • Euphrasian Basilica in Poreč — UNESCO World Heritage Byzantine mosaics
  • Medieval hill towns: Motovun, Grožnjan, Oprtalj — largely unchanged for centuries
  • Bale (next to Casa Nova) — a perfectly preserved walled medieval settlement
  • Dvigrad — a completely abandoned 14th-century ghost town in the forest
27 BC
Pula Arena — built by Augustus
1UNESCO
World Heritage Site in Istria
40+
Medieval hilltop towns
2,000
Years of continuous settlement
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Crystal sea, ancient forests, endless coast

Istria's 445 km coastline offers some of the Adriatic's clearest water — and just inland, dense oak and pine forests, cycling trails and nature parks provide a completely different escape.

  • Brijuni National Park — 14 islands with Roman ruins, safari park and pristine sea
  • Lim Fjord — a dramatic 12 km coastal canyon, home to award-winning oyster farms
  • Motovun forest — one of Europe's last ancient oak forests, home to wild truffles
  • 400+ km of marked cycling routes through vineyards and hilltop villages
  • Blue Flag beaches within 15 km of both villas
  • Calm, warm Adriatic — sea temperature 26°C in peak summer
445 km
Of Istrian coastline
26°C
Avg. sea temp in July–Aug
1 NP
Brijuni National Park
400+
km of cycling routes
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The unhurried Mediterranean at its best

Istria offers everything the Croatian coast is known for — sun, sea, excellent food — without the crowds. It's the rare destination that feels genuinely local even in peak summer.

  • Far less crowded than Dubrovnik or Split — even in July and August
  • 2,700+ hours of sunshine per year
  • Safe, family-friendly — consistently ranked among Europe's safest regions
  • Excellent road connections — Pula Airport under 30 minutes from both villas
  • Italian cultural influence — the pace, the food, the architecture
  • Strong local community — markets, festivals and traditions year-round
2,700+
Hours of sunshine per year
<30 min
From Pula Airport
#1
Trending EU villa destination 2025
Safe
One of Europe's safest regions

Our Collection

Two villas, one peninsula

Paradise Villa Istria
01
Svetvinčenat · South Istria

ParadiseVilla Istria

A grand family retreat in the Paradise Villas resort — four bedrooms, private heated pool, 750 m² of Mediterranean garden, and Pula’s Roman ruins just 15 km away.

9
Guests
4
Bedrooms
32m²
Pool
750m²
Garden
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Villa Casa Nova
02
Bale · Central Istria

VillaCasa Nova

A brand-new luxury sanctuary for large groups — 7 en-suite bedrooms, private spa with sauna & jacuzzi, game room with PS5, heated pool, and medieval Bale just steps away.

15
Guests
7
Bedrooms
30m²
Pool
Spa
Sauna & Jacuzzi
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