With its pretty, old stone, hilltop villages & verdant countryside, fabulous gastronomy & award winning wine, Istria is often likened to Tuscany. Istria villas are in picturesque coastal towns, brimming with Roman remains, complete the picture… Check out Villa Dream, in Istria – it’s the perfect villa in Croatia to rent for groups who like to be active on their Croatia holiday! Or see ultra modern Villa Davina near Rovinj. If you need some help with the best places to look for villas, let us help you decide with our guide to villa locations in Croatia.
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VILLA DONATELA – NR NOVIGRAD, ISTRIA
Sleeps 10 | 5 Bedrooms | 5 bathrooms | Pool | Table Tennis | Play area
Stunning large gated villa set on a huge estate only 5kms from the coast
VILLA DONATELA – NR NOVIGRAD, ISTRIA
Well-equipped Villa Donatela is perfect for a large family or group of friends – lots of space inside, it’s a gated property with pool and a huge garden with a play area.
Find out moreVILLA CASAMONT – NEAR ROVINJ, ISTRIA
Sleeps 10 | 5 Bedrooms | 5 Bathrooms | Pool | Sauna
Brilliant family villa near beautiful Bale with a huge garden & short drive to the coast
VILLA CASAMONT – NEAR ROVINJ, ISTRIA
Tucked away, just a short drive from the sea (8km), Villa Casamont is a lovely 5 bedroom beautiful house with pool, with large garden and playground. Find out moreVILLA MAIA – BANJOLE, ISTRIA
Sleeps 10+4+2 | 7 Double Bedrooms | 5 Bathrooms | Pool | Sea Views
This beautiful Banjole villa is in a small fishing town situated in a protected bay on a small peninsula just south of Pula
VILLA MAIA – BANJOLE, ISTRIA
Overlooking the bay, this beautiful Banjole villa will accommodate up to 16 guests – Banjole is a small fishing town situated in a protected bay on a small peninsula just south of Pula.
Find out moreVILLA MATILDA – MEDULIN, ISTRIA
Sleeps 8 + 2 | 4 Bedrooms | 5 Bathrooms | Pool | Table Tennis | Sauna
This Family villa in Istria is perfect for a large group of friends or family who need a villa with pool and table tennis near the beach
VILLA MATILDA – MEDULIN, ISTRIA
This lovely gem is tucked away not far from the centre of Medulin but close enough to wander down to the sea and browse around the shops – the sea and main beach are just 800m away, so about 15 – 20 mins walk. Find out moreVILLA LA SALSA – PJESCANA UVALA, NEAR PULA, ISTRIA
Sleeps 8 + 2 | 4 en-suite Bedrooms | Pool | Jacuzzi | Sea Views
A stunning modern hi-spec beach villa with pool within walking distance to all your needs
VILLA LA SALSA – PJESCANA UVALA, NEAR PULA, ISTRIA
Villa La Salsa is tucked away in the beautiful area of Pjescana Uvala, just south of Pula – this unique beach villa with a pool has open and airy living areas and stunning sea views. Find out moreVILLA DAVINA – NEAR ROVINJ, ISTRIA
Sleeps 8+2 | 4 Bedrooms | 4 Bathrooms | Heated Pool | Sauna
A luxury modern villa with pool just 1km from the centre of beautiful Rovinj,
VILLA DAVINA – NEAR ROVINJ, ISTRIA
Villa Davina offers elegant and spacious living in and out, stunning pool and terraces near Rovinj and its beautiful beaches. Find out moreVILLA MEDULIN DREAM – MEDULIN, ISTRIA
Sleeps 10+2 | 4 Bedroom Villa and 1 bedroom pool house | Sandy beach 600m
This stunning villa near the beach offers everything you need – a peaceful location but lots to do
VILLA MEDULIN DREAM – MEDULIN, ISTRIA
Lovely Villa Medulin Dream is villa near the beach in Medulin – the once quiet fishing village is lovely with lots of little restaurants, shops and bars, and now has something for all generations, with the adventure park for younger children, fishing trips and island hopping around the small islands offshore, lots of archaeological sites and even a duck pond! Find out moreVILLA SILVER – NR LABIN, ISTRIA
Sleeps 8 | 4 Bedrooms | 4 Bathrooms | Heated Pool | Table Football | Bikes
A wonderful villa with heated pool, sun terrace, barbecue with a covered terrace and garden
VILLA SILVER – NR LABIN, ISTRIA
Villa Silver can be found in a small village near Labin and the beautiful beaches in Rabac – it is a lovely modern villa with heated pool and contemporary décor, but not at all without character.
Find out moreVILLA LEMON – VALBANDON, ISTRIA
Sleeps 6+2 | 3 Bedrooms |3 Bathrooms | Pool | Coastal | Badminton | Table football
Well located new coastal villa, with activities to keep you all amused
VILLA LEMON – VALBANDON, ISTRIA
A recently built villa with pool near beaches, is sure to be a big hit with our regular customers -Villa Lemon in Valbandon is delightful, with lots to keep you amused at the villa – super location too, close to Pula’s culture and shops and Fazana’s popular beaches and water sports.
Find out moreVILLA AMAZON – NR PULA, ISTRIA
Sleeps 14 + 4 | 7 Bedrooms | Pool | Table tennis, basketball hoop & playground | Near coast
Large, spacious, modern well located villa with lots of extras for all
VILLA AMAZON – NR PULA, ISTRIA
For a 7 bedroom villa with pool, Villa Amazon pretty much has it all for that large family holiday – a high-spec, modern villa that offers lots of entertainment for all ages, whilst being well located close to restaurants, the sea and shops.
Find out moreVILLA SWEET – NR LABIN, ISTRIA
Sleeps 8+1 | 4 Bedrooms | 4 Bathrooms | Pool
A super brand new villa in a peaceful location
Villa Sweet is a lovely modern four bedroom villa with sea views, set in the unspoilt region of Eastern Istria, yet just a 5 minute drive to the beach.
Find out moreVILLA QUATRO – NEAR BARBAN, ISTRIA
Sleeps 8+2 | 4 Bedrooms | 3 Bathrooms | Pool | Sauna
Relax in a contemporary, cool, child friendly villa
Located in a beautiful spot not far from the medieval town of Barban, Villa Quatro is fully air-conditioned and well appointed and in easy reach of Pula airport, restaurants and beaches and close to lots of activities .
Find out moreVILLA NOVA – NOVIGRAD, ISTRIA
Sleeps 8 | 4 Bedrooms| 4 Bathrooms | Pool
Unique family Villa Nova in a great location
VILLA NOVA – NOVIGRAD, ISTRIA
Villa Nova is a gorgeous new villa just on the outskirts of Novigrad (2km) – its combination of contemporary design and warm colours really work well together creating an unique base for your family holiday.
Find out moreVILLA SILVANA – NEAR RABAC, ISTRIA
Sleeps 6+2 | 3 Bedrooms | 3 Bathrooms | Private Pool | Jacuzzi | Bikes
This stunning private and secluded villa recently renovated is a perfect blend of traditional Istrian stone and modern architecture
VILLA SILVANA – NEAR RABAC, ISTRIA
A private and secluded villa away from the crowds and the stress of working life – if you hate neighbours and holiday makers this is the place to get away from them all, and it’s a perfect base to explore this beautiful region, perched on a hilltop, set on a spectacular private estate of four hectares of woods (famous for truffles), and boasting far reaching views of valley, hills and the medieval cities of Pican and Gracisce.
Find out moreVILLA CATHERINE – BATLUG, ISTRIA
Sleeps 8+2 | 4 Bedrooms | 4 Bathrooms | Pool
Pretty stone house with lovely garden and pool area not far from lovely Rovinj
VILLA CATHERINE, BATLUG, ISTRIA
This delightful stone villa with pool renovated in 2014 is a now a private semi detached walled property with 4 en-suite bedrooms, a lovely mature garden and pool.
Find out moreVILLA LILAC – LIZNAN, ISTRIA
Sleeps 10 | 6 Bedrooms | 2 bathrooms | Pool | Near Beach
Pretty traditional villa near beaches with great garden and pool
VILLA LILAC – LIZNAN, ISTRIA
Villa Lilac is tucked away on the edge of Liznan in a quiet residential area.
Find out moreVILLA YOLANDA – BANJOLE, ISTRIA
Sleeps 4+2 | 2 Double Bedrooms | 1 Bathroom | Pool | Parking
A beautiful colourful little villa with pool set in peaceful Banjole village close to the sea & seafood restaurants.
Find out moreVILLA SCARLETT – PULA, ISTRIA
Sleeps 6 | 2 Double & 1 Twin Bedrooms | 2 Bathrooms | Pool | Parking
Peaceful little villa with pool set in a quiet residential area in central Pula – just a short walk to the famous Pula Arena, restaurants and markets
VILLA SCARLETT – PULA, ISTRIA
Villa Scarlett is a peaceful little villa with pool tucked away in a residential area of Pula, only 2km from the centre and Pula Arena so very convenient for families wanting to be near everything and a great base for exploring the area.
Find out moreVILLA AMANDA – NEAR POREC, ISTRIA
Sleeps 6 | 3 Double Bedrooms | 2 Bathrooms | Pool
It’s the perfect place to explore the region
VILLA AMANDA – NEAR POREC, ISTRIA
Recently refurbished to a high standard delightful Villa Amanda is a bright and airy villa with pool, tucked away in a sleepy village just a short drive from beautiful Porec (19km).
Find out moreVILLA VINCELO – NEAR ROVINJ, ISTRIA
Sleeps 10+1 | 5 Double Bedrooms | 4 Bathrooms | Separate WC | Pool
A lovely village location surrounded by olive groves and vineyards – perfect for relaxing
VILLA VINCELO, NEAR ROVINJ, ISTRIA
Villa Vincelo is tucked away just a short drive from the sea at Rovinj (6km) – a lovely 5 bedroom property with lots of room for a large family or group of friends.
Find out moreVILLA NICHOLINA – NEAR PULA, ISTRIA
Sleeps 10 | 5 Bedrooms | 3 Bathrooms | Huge Gardens | Pool | Games
This stunning family villa on its own estate offers everything you need
VILLA NICHOLINA – PULA, ISTRIA
Villa Nicholina is a stunning family villa with the best location just a short drive from Pula and the beaches.
Find out moreVILLA VALKIRI – NEAR FAZANA, ISTRIA
Sleeps 12+2 | 6 Bedrooms | 6 Bathrooms | Pool | Large garden
This stunning villa offers everything you need – a peaceful location but lots to do nearby
VILLA VALKIRI, NEAR FAZANA, ISTRIA
Located in a quiet wooded area near the tourist towns of Fazane and Valbandon, stunning Villa Valkiri is set in over 10,000 m2 of beautifully groomed lawns, bordered by dense coniferous forests making it a very private retreat.
Find out moreVILLA ANGELO – NEAR POREC, ISTRIA
Sleeps 6 | 3 Double Bedrooms | 2 Bathrooms | Pool
Lovely traditional villa with pool in a lovely area of Istria, not far from beautiful Porec and its annual festival of life
VILLA ANGELO – NEAR POREC, ISTRIA
Recently refurbished to a high standard delightful Villa Angelo is tucked away in a sleepy village just a short drive from beautiful Porec (11km) – Close to the beaches and also handy for exploring the atmospheric medieval hilltop towns like Groznjan, Zavrsje, Orptalj, Motovun and Momjan.
Find out moreVILLA LAVENDER – NEAR PAZIN, ISTRIAN HEARTLAND
Sleeps 6 | 3 Bedrooms | 2 Bathrooms | Pool | Table Tennis | Pet Friendly
Perfect for a family, with lots of activities nearby to keep everyone occupied
VILLA LAVENDER, NEAR KRINGA, ISTRIAN HEARTLAND
Spacious and very pretty Villa Lavender is set in a tiny village in one of the most beautiful Istrian locations about 22km from Porec and close to Pazin .
Find out moreVILLA BARBARA – PULA, ISTRIA
Sleeps 8 + 2 | 4 Double Bedrooms | 3 bathrooms | Heated Pool
Ideal location for families wanting to be near all the delights of Pula without having to drive everywhere
VILLA BARBARA – PULA, ISTRIA
Stunning modern Villa Barbara is tucked away on the outskirts of Pula, just a short drive from the sea.
Find out moreVILLA GRETA – KRNICA NATIONAL PARK AREA, ISTRIA
Sleeps 6+1 | 3 Bedrooms | 3 Bathrooms | Pool
Wonderful location near the Krnica National Park with plenty of activities nearby – good outside space and pool
VILLA GRETA – KRNICA NATIONAL PARK AREA, ISTRIA
Brilliant location for exploring the Barban coast will suit active families – great diving centre at the lovely bay of Krnica just a short drive away.
Find out moreVILLA ANTEROS – ROVINJSKO SELO, NEAR ROVINJ, ISTRIA
Sleeps 8 | 4 Double Bedrooms | 5 Bathrooms | Pool | Garden | Parking
A well appointed, modern spacious villa close to lovely Rovinj
VILLA ANTEROS – ROVINJSKO SELO, NEAR ROVINJ, ISTRIA
Villa Anteros is the perfect opportunity for relaxing on the pool terrace, or for using up the energy left over after sight seeing with a spot of swimming, table tennis or billiards followed up with cooking up a storm on the BBQ!
Find out moreVILLA DESINA – BANJOLE, ISTRIA
Sleeps 6 | 3 Bedrooms | 1 Bathroom | Pool
Ideal for a young family looking for a beach/active holiday on a budget
VILLA DESINA – BANJOLE, ISTRIA
Villa Desina is one of three contemporary properties tucked away just 300m from the sea in Banjole just 500m from the beach.
Find out moreIstria Villas
The Istrian Peninsula is the largest Croatian peninsula and is one of the best developed tourist regions on the Mediterranean. With an attractive array of Istria villas, it’s popular with nearby European countries due to its easy access so an Istria villa rental is a sought after commodity! In fact, The Lady’s travel expert recently featured a superb Croatia Gems Istria villa in Rovinj in its latest issue. The piece highlighted great areas for family and friend get-togethers in Europe and of course Rovinj is always a favourite.
Istria has more of a continental feel compared to the Mediterranean southern areas of Croatia like Split, the Dalmatian Islands and Dubrovnik. Referred to as the new “Tuscany”, it certainly has more old stone, traditional villas. Many Istria villas are surrounded by lush countryside and fairy tale hilltop towns like Motovun. A Croatia villa in Istria is likely to have beaches in the vicinity rather than be in a sea edge position. However an Istria villa rental also has the benefit of pretty much always being within striking distance of the sea and beaches. Istria has remained largely untouched and offers real variety to visitors. You can stay in Istria villas in the countryside yet be close to the seaside towns like picturesque Rovinj, easy going Banjole, historic Porec or opulent Opatija. Or how about Pula, famous for its Roman amphitheatre? Istria villa holidays give you the best of both worlds. For a family day out, there are two great water slide parks in Istria – Aquacolours in Porec and Istralandia Water Park in Novigrad – make Istria villa holidays super fun for children! Adults will enjoy Istria golf courses, and the opportunity to get a ferry over to Venice for a day trip.
Happily, wine tasting, truffles and wonderful olive oil are staples of this area so sampling the fare at the Istrian restaurants is a mouth watering option! Why not have a very enjoyable day out visiting a winery and doing a spot of wine tasting? It’s a good place to explore what to eat on a Croatia holiday and try out some very good local dishes. There are lots of things to do on an Istria holiday! Istria villas are steeped in history and with plenty of sightseeing opportunities, with lovely towns to wander around. With their cobbled, winding streets, Venetian, Roman and more recent history is all around you and the old towns of the area are a delight. Istria is also an area famous for its food and wine and it’s certainly a good excuse to partake in a few local dishes and explore the gastronomy of the region! And of course you can swim in the clear Adriatic at any point. As a result, it’s beautiful and there’s nowhere else really like it. It’s worth hiring a car in Istria if you book Istria villas, as most villas do tend to be slightly inland. Because it’s a peninsula, however, you are never very far from anywhere and there are so many interesting places to visit, eat or go for a swim. For example, did you know you can also visit Venice for the day from Istria? And you can also visit the former Yugoslavian leader ‘Tito’s retreat on the Brijuni Islands. Lots to see and do with beautiful scenery.