What a Romantic way to spend a long weekend in Istria, Croatia!

Book an Istrian villa for Valentine’s Day and let Rovinj amaze you!

What do you think of the idea of taking a few days off and renting a Croatian luxury villa in Istria? Celebrating Valentine’s Day in the part of Croatia, that many tourists claim to be the most enchanting region. Not only that. This part of Croatia has also a gem for you to explore - a city in Istria that the Telegraph named the most beautiful on the Adriatic coast!

So, why not spend a long weekend in Croatia, in Istria, especially when it’s starting on Valentine’s Day?

These 3 Croatian luxury villas we picked are simply irresistible!

We’ve picked a minimum of 3 Croatian villas within a 100 km radius of Rovinj (yes, that’s the city the British Telegraph named most beautiful!), where you can relax with your loved one or take the whole family with you. Even friends. Why not make it a Croatian long weekend spent in the company of couples? Let’s turn Valentine’s Day in Croatia into thrilling, invigorating, and, at the end of an event-packed day, romantic moments spent in a spacious Croatian villa.

1. Medieval spirit in Istria inside a villa with infinity pool

Villa Calvia, Istria

The first accommodation in Istria is oozing luxury combined with a medieval spirit. How peculiar, you’d say! How can those two co-exist?!

Well, they can, because this luxurious Croatian villa is situated in a small village inside Istria, Sveti Petar u Šumi (you’ll find villas here in this Croatian region - 29 of them), close to Pazin, the next big city. What’s so unique about the locality is that this Istrian village has a long and rich history, dating back to the 12th century when a Benedictine monastery was founded there. The old has been preserved, and modernity was added on this layer to please those who live in the present moment. But even with the modern feel, you can’t escape history here.

Villa Calvia in Istria is more than an ordinary villa - it’s a haven for relaxation and rejuvenation, because it’s in a tranquil place with 1,000 inhabitants. And you’d skip this villa because you fear there’d be nothing to fill your day?

Eco-friendly Istrian Villa Calvia with private chef cooking organic meals

You’d be mistaken! You can indulge in sustainable wellness packages that includes yoga sessions, massage therapies, and eco-friendly children's activities. For those seeking adventure we have a concierge for you (included in the package) who can arrange you helicopter rides, shopping trips to Venice, or guided nature walks through Istria’s scenic trails. We’ve even got a private chef (included in the list of accommodation services) coming with the Istrian villa! The chef will prepare you organic cuisine made with fresh, locally sourced ingredients.

And what to say about the heated infinity pool? Daily housekeeping ensures a stress-free stay, while the heated infinity pool is perfect for year-round swimming.

Don’t miss the villa’s private outdoor cinema for an unforgettable movie night under the stars.
The Istria villa is ideal for a group of max 8 people:

• seeking privacy

• wishing to revisit the 12th century

• into yoga

• organic food fanatics

• wishing to be near picturesque towns like Motovun, Žminj…

2. Prepare yourself for THE VIEW all over Istria in this villa

Villa Panoramica, Istria

This jewel right here is one that we don’t gladly sound on all bells! Because it will very easily become so popular that we’ll have guests lining up after the villa is cleared of its previous guests. We’ve already written about a Croatian villa very popular with guests for New Year celebrations on Mali Lošinj, but this one stands out with its grand view from inside the Istrian villa that you won’t experience anywhere else!

For this view you have to travel to Koromačno, the southernmost locality in the region dominated by the youngest town in Istria, Raša. This Istrian villa is situated on a slope, and is almost falling into the embrace of the bay. From there you can spot the island of Cres.
The villa is ideal for a group of max 8 people

• who care about the environment (eco-friendly)

• who want to use as little energy as possible (low energy building).

• who want to be near Labin (10 minutes away by car), a paradise for artists, inhabited as early as 2000 BC

3. Villa Omega, north of Labin, will make you wish for bad weather!

And now we’re off to the north of Labin, very near Opatija (another majestic Croatian city, known as the cradle of Croatian tourism, because it really is a place that knows how to wow visitors).

Villa Omega rests on the slope of the Ucka Nature Park in Kvarner Bay. You can spot the island of Cres from its position. We recommend this villa if you definitely know that the weather around Valentine’s Day won’t be that good (read: rainy, soggy). You definitely won’t get bored here despite the possible bad weather - there's an in-house wellness area inside this Croatian villa comprising a

• Heated indoor pool with whirlpool massage

• Turkish bath

• Finnish sauna

When you get settled in one of these 3 Croatian villas in Istria, your adventure can begin! Just make sure that your significant other is up for the activities you’re after.

This February 2025 there are events to attend in Istria that will bring you closer to the lifestyle of people living in this part of Croatia. Check the calendar of events Istria has prepared for you.

Valentine’s Day is just once in a year. And it just begins on a Friday! Stretch it out onto a long weekend that you’ll spend in Croatia. Make it memorable by booking one of these 3 superb Croatian villas in Istria!

Oh, wait!

We’ve just received news that Villa Orion (an Istrian villa close to Pula) is offering 30% off for February 2025, and it’s also a splendid Croatian villa. Just in case, but that’s very unlikely, that the 3 superb, luxurious accommodations in Istria are not to your liking.

So, grab this wonderful opportunity to spend your holiday in Croatia this February!