Traditional Villa Elysium Bellezza near Motovun

Villa Elysium Bellezza is located in the small village of Martinčići, not far from the Istrian towns of Bale and Motovun. Motovun is one of the most famous and well-known places in central Istria. The town is situated on a hill, surrounded by walls, and at the foot of the town is the valley of the river Mirna. If you drive through Central Istria, you will see numerous medieval towns such as Grožnjan, Buzet or Oprtalj. A walk through the narrow streets will take you back to the past of this region, and moreover, they offer unique panoramic views. Central Istria is also known for its wine and gastronomic offer, so we recommend you try numerous Istrian delicacies such as Istrian pasta and truffles, and round it all off with the best Istrian Malvasia. The Istrian coast is known for its cultural centres such as Pula and the amphitheatre, the old town of Rovinj and Poreč with the Euphrasius Basilica. Istria has good road connections so you can get from one end to the other quickly and experience as many different activities as possible.