Villa Alpa

Above the vineyard rows outside Materada in inland Istria, Villa Alpa sits on Cvjetna 14, a quiet lane ten minutes by car from Novigrad's harbour and the coastal drive to Poreč. The three-star property suits travellers wanting a rural base for exploring Istrian hill towns without paying beach-town premiums.

Rooms open onto a shared terrace facing the vine terraces; several units keep small kitchenettes for guests stocking up at the Materada farm stands. Truffle country around Buzet lies a short drive north, and the Mirna river valley cycling routes start almost at the door.