Top 5 activities in Istria for families with children

Laugh, learn & enjoy … with your children in Istria! Go on hiking and cycling trips all over the peninsula and share amazing family moments to remember. Here is a selection of activities the whole family can enjoy:

1. Papago Park

Listen to the parrots’ chirp and chatter in the cool shade of the forest! Take a light stroll in the Papago Park near Poreč and discover the amazing colourful birds along the way.

2. Amazing sea world

Do water sports, go snorkelling or diving, kayaking or SUPing along the coast! To get to know the fascinating world beneath the surface, take a walk on the seabed in the Underwater Park Verudela, then visit the Pula Aquarium in an old fort.

3. Zip-line adventure

Let your children explore the Pazin Pit and get a rush of adrenaline! Go down the zip-line over the pit for an unforgettable experience.

4. Fun history lessons

Show your children the fun side of history in Istria! Follow the footsteps of actual dinosaurs on Veliki Brijun island (Brijuni National Park). Discover the traces of ancient Romans by visiting Arena and other sights in Pula. Go back to medieval times in Sanc.Michael theme park and Morosini-Grimani Castle in Svetvinčenat.

5. Observatory in Višnjan

Reach for the stars with your family! Plan a visit to the Observatory in Višnjan, where a stellar number of asteroids have been discovered.

Let Istria charm your children with exciting activities and experience family moments you will never forget!