Funtana has less than one thousand inhabitants, but almost every house offers private accommodation, or has a tavern, a bar, or a restaurant. The concentration of guest facilities in this […]

Created as roadmaps through the richness of Istrian wines, the wine roads represent routes along which you may find local producers’ cellars and taste and buy a few delicious drops.

In so doing the autochthonous cultivars Istrian malvazija and teran are excellent choice; however cellars have plenty of other cultivars as well. The signs along the road will guide you to the winemakers, although there are specialised guidebooks available at tourist points.

Taking advantage of their hospitality one may taste and buy excellent Istrian wines!

The olive oil from the Istrian area tempts the gourmets from ancient times. Even today, olive oil seizes the attention of gastronomic connoisseurs, and remains a synonym for quality, and […]

– for 4 persons – preparation time: 45 minutes Preparation: Clean and wash the mussels thoroughly, clean and chop the garlic and parsley into tiny pieces. Boil spaghetti in salt […]

– for 4 persons: Preparation: Clean, wash and rinse the grouper. Put the oil in a large and shallow pan and fry the chopped parsley and garlic briefly. Then add […]

– for 4 persons Preparation: Clean the fish thoroughly, and cut it into pieces if it’s too big. Clean the squids and cuttlefish, and cut them into cubes at a […]

– for 4 persons – preparation time: 3-4 hours Pre-preparation: Clean and wash the beans, and then leave them to soak for 12 hours Preparation: Take the beans out of […]

Discover the charm of small restaurants and taverns where you sit under an arbor or close to a fireplace…

In a small tourist village Funtana there are about fifty catering establishments. Here you can find restaurants, pizzerias, pastry shops and bars. Many hearts have been cheered by the abundance […]

In Funtana, right by the sea, you can taste delicious fish and fish dishes that match perfectly with the famous white and red Istrian wines. The meat dishes are not […]