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Nestled along Croatia’s northern Adriatic coast is Istria, a region that beckons travellers with its picturesque peninsula landscapes, colourful cultural heritage, and a tapestry of flavours waiting to be discovered. Its diverse scenery invites exploration, where olive groves cascade into crystal-clear waters and vineyards yield renowned wines.

With summer quickly approaching, a much-needed holiday is on your mind. Whether you’ve booked your next trip to Croatia or are still debating, there are likely many questions popping into your head besides the obvious go-tos of what you should pack and how to plan your itinerary.

There is a lush hill in the centre of Split known as the city’s ‘green lungs’. A hill that sits on a peninsula, carpeted in a dense Mediterranean pine forest, enveloped by glassy Adriatic sea views. It is Marjan hill and the flourishing oasis that breathes life into the bustling old town beneath its grounds.