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We’ve already pointed out some of the best coastal towns in the Istria region where you must stop on your next luxury yacht charter, but what about some of the gems that sit inland or the smaller coastal towns you might otherwise skip?

The picturesque Poreč is a popular tourist destination located in the heart of Istria’s western coast, where culture, tourism, sports, and entertainment thrive. A multi-awarded city applauded for its orderliness and cleanliness, this seaside town also flourishes with many attractions and activities for visitors, from beaches to historical landmarks, cultural events, and outdoor activities.

Today we’re diving into Brijuni, a band of magical islands in the northern Adriatic, just off the coast of Istria. This cluster of 14 islands was created when they separated from the former Istrian mainland. Today, Brijuni is the largest island group on the Istrian peninsula’s western coast!

Today we meet the romantic Rovinj, a charming and historic town located on the western coast of the Istrian peninsula in the northern Adriatic. A town that thrives on art, its impressive Venetian heritage, numerous healing properties, and forever-present Mediterranean flair, it is one stop you’d be crazy to miss on your sailing trip of the northern Adriatic.

Located in the Istria region of Croatia, on the southern coast of the Istrian peninsula, Pula is a popular Croatian coastal town famous for its world-renown Roman heritage, seaside splendor, and 2300 hours of sunshine per year. Well-connected by road, air, and sea, the city has long been known as a convenient starting point for exploring the surrounding region, meaning it's a foolproof choice for sailors traversing Istria.

Opatija, a coastal town just 18 kilometers southwest of Rijeka, is where many consider Croatian tourism launched on the coast long ago. The star of the Kvarner Gulf is applauded as such thanks to its seaside glamor, where old villas meet the Adriatic. A summer health resort that brought tourism to life.