Known for its breathtaking Adriatic coastline (Rick Steves recommends exploring Istria), Croatia boasts crystal-clear waters, magnificent beaches, and hidden coves that call to the intrepid explorers.

Istria offers plenty of beautiful coastline, but you won't find anything as atmospheric as Rovinj beaches. Popular with locals is the small swimming area, consisting of rocks and concreted ...

Spend your days sunbathing or playing volleyball, basketball, or tennis at the island's busiest beach ... seaside towns may line Istria, the heart-shaped peninsula in Croatia's northern Adriatic ...

With beautiful beaches, turquoise waters, and pretty landscapes peppered with olive groves and vineyards, Telaščica is a must-visit (Zoran Jelača ) With more than a thousand sun-soaked beaches ...

It's hard to overstate the magic of Istria. Sandwiched between Croatia, Slovenia and Italy ... defined by its mist-shrouded hilltops and rugged beaches. A mash-up of Balkan and Italian influences ...

and once reaching Croatia, the ports of Poreč and Rovinj, and Mali Lošinj, the main town on the island of Lošinj. This entire cross-border region, known as Istria, has shared deep cultural ties ...

Istria is the perfect destination for anyone craving time spent in the great outdoors. Visitors to this heart-shaped peninsula in northern Croatia can go from sailing to hiking to truffle hunting ...