THE ISTRIAN COUNTRYSIDE
Flavours
Nature
Oil mill
In Istria, the extra virgin olive oil production is priceless. The different kinds of olives have different and authentic flavours.
Up for a tasting? The Grubić, oil mill, in Bale’s centre, offers free tastings.
Nature
Vineyards
The Istrian land is so full of vineyards that his area is a reference point for wine for the entire Croatia. White wines include: Malvasia, Pinot and Moscato. Red wines include: Merlot, Terrano and Refosco.
GRAPE HARVEST
At the end of summer, the fruits of the land become a precious nectar.
Nature
Cheese
Local goat cheese is among the most popular, albeit there are many different varieties to eat or spread. Oil, wine, honey and cheese and Bale’s Countryside staples.
For many centuries, sheep galore lived in the undergrowth in the Istrian peninsula.
Experience