Best honeymoon villas in Croatia

Croatia is becoming increasingly popular with honeymooners and it’s not difficult to understand why once you experience the beautiful scenery,  local vibe and friendly culture.

We’ve got two fantastically romantic villas in Istria that we can’t recommend high enough for a relaxing escape after your big day. Here’s a little more information:

Bolara – This is a very pretty villa in Istria designed for 2. It has just 1 bedroom and one bathroom and is situated in Ponte Porton (Grožnjan). As with all of our properties, Bolara has its own private pool and stunning views of the Mirna river valley, looking into its dense in oak forest.

The villa is in fact nestled in amongst the wooded valley slopes and not far away from the medieval hilltop village of Grožnjan.  It is in fact an ancient farmer’s cottage, which contains a wealth of character in the form of open-faced walls, a large in-built stone fireplace, internal arches and solid wood cross beams etc.

Approximately 2km away you’ll discover a delightful  local restaurant serving Istrian specialities such as gnocchi, fresh asparagus and a range of truffle dishes. Grožnjan (7km) is home to a mini market and two café bars as well as stunning views, delightful architecture and a wealth of galleries and craft shops selling artwork, jewellery and ceramics. Further supermarkets and various seafront restaurants are found between Novigrad and Umag (30 mins) together with beautiful, clear water pebble beaches such as Mareda and Dalja.

Klarici – Another stunning property build for a romantic couple in mind. The villa has been fully refurbished and sits in total seclusion in the undulating heartland of northern Istria. You’ve got 360 degree rural panoramic views with some of the finest scenery in Istria (we haven’t found anything better yet!)

From the house itself you can see the beautiful medieval hilltop towns of Motovun, Oprtalj, Draguc and Zamask as well as Lake Butoniga, sparkling against the dramatic backdrop of the Ucka Mountains. Breathtaking we promise!

There are many character features in and around this property, but our favourite spot has to be the sun terrace, which provides a perfect spot for soaking up the sun and drinking in the magnificent vista.

Irresistible Motovun (9km) offers essential amenities and a good local restaurant. To the north-east is Buzet, gazing across to Slovenia and well worth a visit for its Venetian architectural legacy. This is also the heart of Istrian truffle country with organised walks through the forests to gather the delicacy and one of Istria’s most famous truffle restaurants, Zigante, just 8km away at Livade.

Tempted…? Call or email us to find out more about these 2 idyllic honeymoon hideaways or perhaps other suitable properties.