Villa Stepančić

29/04/2024

Istria is beautiful in any weather! Rainbow over our vineyards

07/02/2024

The wild beauty of East coast of Istria (Prtlog / Porto Longo)

19/01/2024

Even if you’re on a beach break in Istria, it’s impossible not to brush up on some of the remarkable historical heritage while you’re here. Photo of the Arch of the Sergii in Pula/Pola from 29–27 BC

08/11/2023

Rt Kamenjak / Capo Promontore - one of several nature / national parks within easy reach if you are visiting Istria

08/10/2023

The Croatian region of Istria has been declared the best extra virgin olive oil region in the world for the eighth year by leading guide Flos Olei. Flos Olei is the first international extra virgin olive oil guide and ranks the best olive oils in the world from olive-growing countries on five conti

07/10/2023

Cathedral of the sea… Sea cave Crna Punta / Puntanera
Photo by .digital

30/09/2023

Hard work, a celebration of tradition, and a promise of exceptional quality. Wine harvest 2023 is finished!

17/09/2023

Sveta Marina / Santa Marina d'Albona
Photo by TZ Raša

09/09/2023

It’s almost wine harvest time and Istria takes center stage in the world’s most renowned wine magazine Decanter! Well worth a read

08/08/2023

One of many beautiful and quiet bays on the East coast of Istria (Uvala Remac)
Photo by )

20/07/2023

Peace, beauty and tranquility

03/06/2023

Ready for the summer!

21/02/2023

To quote one of our guests: ‘When I think of Croatia wine is the first thing that comes to mind’

Beyond Croatia’s turquoise beaches and historic cities, there are award-winning vineyards and centuries-old olive groves to be discovered.

08/02/2023

When you want a special day, take the boat out to Cres island and its lonely beaches
Photo by

13/01/2023

Sunset at old town Labin / Albona
Photo by Elle Mieke

04/11/2022

Sunset is the start of something beautiful

29/10/2022

Do something different on your next holiday to Istria in autumn and spend a few hours or days immersed mushroom picking amongst picturesque surroundings
Photos by our guest Spörri-Hernádi

03/10/2022

If you want to immerse yourself in the beauty of the Istrian countryside there’s no better time than autumn. That’s when the rolling hills of Istria come alive with vibrant color and sunny days of sightseeing finish in snug evenings beside the fireplace. Here a few photos of our guests exploring nearby sculpture park Dubrova
Thank you for the photos Julia Spörri-Hernádi

11/09/2022

Today is harvest day!

28/08/2022

Summer is in full swing, and nothing is more satisfying than eating figs from our poolside tree after a swim

21/08/2022

It’s fig time of the year. Our old fig tree at the back of the house provides a glut of fruit as well as a lovely shady spot for reading with a book. Jam anyone?

11/08/2022

Visiting our favourite winery and restaurant in Motovun. Organic wines and the sunset from the terrace is just 45 minutes from the house.

08/08/2022

Tomatoes. That’s what’s on our minds. So many tomatoes around the house. Send recipes.

28/07/2022

‘Everything good, everything magical happens between the months of June and August.’
Great Rabac beach shot by

19/07/2022

Did you know that when sailing around islands of Cres and Lošinj, you can often encounter dolphins? They are mostly bottle-nosed dolphins (lat. Tursiops truncatus), weigh between 100 and 150 kg, grow up to 3 meters and live up to 30 years

28/06/2022

The eastern slopes of Učka mountain, facing Kvarner bay, are rugged and sparsely populated, but beautiful. The road connecting Plomin and Opatija is probably one of the most scenic routes in the world, not for the faint hearted. Its many curves follow the ancient Roman road Via Liburnica
Photo by Mateo Gobo

23/06/2022

Surrounded by a lush garden, our pool is ideal for a day of sheer peace and quiet..