Istria is the biggest peninsula in the Adriatic sea. The peninsula is located at the head of the Adriatic between the Gulf of Trieste and the Kvarner Gulf. It is shared by three countries: Croatia, Slovenia and Italy. By far the largest portion (89%) lies in Croatia.
The geographical features of Istria include the Učka mountain ridge, which is the highest portion of the Ćićarija mountain range, the rivers Dragonja, Mirna and Lim river bay and valey.
Important towns in Istria County include Pula, Poreč, Rovinj, Pazin, Labin, Umag, Motovun, Buzet, and Buje.
Coast in Istria is mostly rocky and climate around the peninsula goes from Continental (in central Istria) to Mediterranean along the coast.
Region in Croatia with the best Olive oil and excellent red and white wine. Istrian Olive oils are amongst the best in the world.
