Despite being mostly renowned as a summer vacation spot, Istria has a particularly beautiful autumn. Istria is a great place to visit in the fall because of the variety of colors in the forests and parks, the cities having fewer tourists, the start of the truffle season, and the pleasant weather. The end of summer typically signals the end of cultural events in most cities, but not in this Croatian region.
Rovinj Wine Festival, September 15th
The renowned Rovinj wine festival is organized by the Agrorovinj Association, and attendees can sample the wines of the region’s top winemakers.
The festival on the eve of St. Euphemia’s Day aims to promote Istrian wines, with a focus on indigenous varieties like Malvazija and Teran as well as other grapes grown nearby like Chardonnay, Pinot Gris, Muscat Yellow, Merlot, and Cabernet Sauvignon. There will also be a variety of ecological and biodynamic wines available.
Weekend Media Festival, Rovinj, September 22nd – 25th
The largest regional festival of communications, attended by many visitors from the US and Europe as well as local and Croatian media, marketing, and PR experts. The Weekend Media Festival features top-notch lectures, fascinating panel discussions, a ton of workshops and presentations, casual networking, current global communications trends, and great fun every year.
Istria Granfondo 2022, Umag, October 28 – 30th
Sign up for the international cycling marathon Istria Granfondo. This year’s schedule for the ninth running of the marathon, which has its start and finish in Umag and Novigrad, will be even more extensive.
The 94 km long Istria Granfondo Small route and the 119 km long Istria Granfondo Classic route are the two routes available for the brave and physically fit riders. Both events will occur in Umag on Saturday, October 29, 2022. They travel across the western and central regions of the Istrian peninsula before making their way back to Umag. We have planned 4 rest breaks for you to take a breather during the journey. The stunning Stella Maris Resort is where both races begin and end.
Source: www.foodandwinegazette.com, www.jutarnji.hr, Istria Grandfondo
