The rainy days in Istria are perfect for exploring the region's history and culture

Ideas and suggestions on what you can do on a rainy day in Istria

Is it raining? You think all of your plans came apart? It doesn’t necessarily have to be like that. Read the following suggestions we made for you on what to do on a rainy day in Istria.

Galleries in Bale

We recommend visiting some of the numerous galleries and ateliers in Bale. One of them is the most visited multimedia center in this part of Istria, the gallery of Ulika. Inside the gallery there is a collection of dinosaur remains emerged by Dario Boscarolli. The gallery amazes both children and adults of all ages. In the evening we suggest you to stop by the Kamene priče restaurant and try out the great dishes with truffles paired with some amazing wine.

The museum of the city of Rovinj

The small museum located in the center of Rovinj, was founded in 1954 by a group of artists. Their idea was to gather the rich cultural heritage of the city in a single exhibition space. It is definitely worth the visit if you are in Rovinj. When you get hungry we recommend to sit at one of the many restaurants in Rovinj and enjoy your meal in the small romantic town.

Pula and the Aquarium of Pula

A rainy day is a perfect chance for you to explore the embedded history of the town of Pula. Besides the Augustus temple, the Arena, we recommend a visit at the Aquarium of Pula. There you will see over 250 species of the Adriatic sea. The staff that works there will fill you in with all the information you want to know. For a meal break we recommend choosing a restaurant in Pula and trying out some of the istrian traditional meals.

Spa day, lunch or dinner in the tavern of Oprtalj

Nothing better than taking a spa day to just relax and get some rest. Relaxing by the pool, getting treatments, embarking on a wellness experience at the sauna. Can you think of a better way of spending a rainy day? When you get hungry we recommend the tavern of Oprtalj where you can enjoy some traditional food made out of local, fresh and seasonal ingredients prepared in simple, classic ways.   

Wineries and oil mills

Out of the numerous activities to do in Istria on a rainy day, visiting some wineries and oil mills is definitely one of them. By visiting oil mills and wineries you will learn about the history of oil and wine production, taste wine, and have an unforgettable experience. By visiting them you can also take a look at the incredible close by vineyards and olive yards.