What’s there to do in Istria with the kids in tow?

There is a lot to do in the vast and varied lands of Istria with your children, the trouble may be in deciding what to choose first. Here are just some of the possibilities.

The Alpha Strike Laser Centre in Pula is the place to go to let off steam and frustration. You will be exhausted after fifteen minutes rushing around blasting friends and family!

Glavani Park in Barban will enthral often difficult-to-please teenagers. There are easy trails, as well as more difficult ones for the adventurous. There are plenty of obstacles, including a giant swing and slides.

Aqua Park Istralandia in Novigrad has plenty of thrilling water slides, a pirate lagoon, inflatables, wave pool, and for the parents a hydro massage pool.

Aquacolors in Porec has twelve different water slides, and is fun for kids from 5 years upwards. The park also has a funnel, plug hole, water coaster and a mat racing astroglide. Lockers, sunbeds and umbrellas are also included in the price.

For teenagers the adventure park Sky Fox also in Porec has bike ramps, zip lines and safe tight rope walking.

The Dinopark in Funtana is ideal for younger children from 3 to 7 years old. There are small trains and cars and a pirate ship. The dense forest makes for a perfect and safe habitat for the dinosaurs hiding in it!

The Escape Room Enigmarium in Pula is one for the children who like quizzes, mind games, and gadgets, which require the use of different senses and ways of reasoning to escape.

Though if you’re looking for something quieter and more educational to do with children in Istria, truffle hunting is unlikely to disappoint. Get down on all fours and help the friendly trained dogs sniff out and dig up truffles.