Topical Guide
Official tourist guide
Up there.
Official tourist guide
Down there.
Official tourist guide
Motovun.
Official tourist guide
Up there. Down there. Motovun.
Centuries in stone
Twenty-six protected cultural monuments crowd the old town centre — which is why this medieval hilltown sits on the UNESCO World Heritage Tentative List.
A stone jewel wrapped in nature
What makes this region special is its biodiversity, rich plant life and distinctive microclimate. Lush vegetation spreads across the slopes, joining them into a single world of flora and fauna. The Mirna river basin — part of the clay-rich flysch deposits — abounds in springs, and the views from the Motovun hill give Istria's natural landscape its exceptional character.
📍Park
The Forest of Motovun
The Forest of Motovun is a unique, protected lowland floodplain forest in Croatia, known for its ancient oak trees and as the world's largest habitat for the white truffle.
📍Point of Interest
The Mirna River
The Mirna River is the longest river on the Istrian peninsula, stretching nearly 53 kilometers from its source in Kotli to the Adriatic Sea near Novigrad.
🗺️Cycling Route
Parenzana
Parenzana is a historic narrow-gauge railway turned popular MTB cycling route in northwestern Istria, featuring the iconic 222-meter tunnel near Motovun.
📖Topical Guide
Natural & outdoor sights
Stay, taste, explore
Discover Motovun's exceptional diversity — from wine and local food to the famous truffle delicacies and outdoor activities, including the truffle hunt itself.
