Galant in Prkačini (Haus für 4-5 Personen)

Cozy stone house for 5 persons on a large plot with fenced garden, well-kept meadows and fruit trees This charming little house is located in the central part of the beautiful Istrian peninsula, in an area offering ideal conditions for all those who desire to explore untouched nature. Close to the property, you can find hiking trails which run through the unique Mediterranean countryside, boasting rolling green hills, vast meadows, olive groves and gorgeous vineyards. The property comprises of the owner’s residential house and the vacation house which is surrounded by a lovely, fenced garden with well-kept lawns and fruit trees. Dogs: Please note that dogs must be registered at the time of booking, stating the breed. The cost is 7 € per dog per day, and the fee has to be paid directly to the landlord. Further details: The host family keeps chickens, dogs and cats. Homemade produce like wine, schnapps, eggs, and fresh seasonal vegetables is offered for purchase. Breakfast available on request – please don’t hesitate to ask your host. WiFi free of charge. House for 4-5 persons: A cozy, covered terrace leads to the front door. The house comes with a living space of approx. 65 m2, spread over two floors. On the ground floor is a bathroom with shower and an open-plan living area including a couch, a kitchen and a dining table. Corkscrew stairs lead to the attic featuring one double bedroom, a twin bedroom, and a bathroom with shower. The living area on the ground floor is equipped with air conditioning. There is one additional bed (90 x 190 cm) available for 1 child up to 10 years of age which can be either set up in the living area or in one of the bedrooms. Furthermore, there is a small lounge including an open fireplace, where delicious barbecues can be prepared. Distances: Distance to the nearest beach (22 km), Grocery store (4 km), Restaurant (5 km), ATM (4 km), Bank (4 km), Pharmacy (4 km), Gas station (4 km), Airport (35 km) Additional offerings: Cable/Satellite TV, Oven, Microwave, Stove, Coffee maker, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Toaster, Kitchen utensils provided, Patio/deck/Terrace, BBQ Grill, Shower, Children are welcomed, Pets allowed, Smoking allowed outside, Private Garden, Children´s playgroun (Website hidden by Airbnb) Bathroom, Bedroom, Living room, Dining area, Living area, Electricity, Water Excursions available: Venice, Plitvice Lakes National Park, Brijuni National Park, canoe safari, jeep safari, “Fish Picnic” boat excursion, visit to the city of Pula, Istria tour, visit to the Postojna coves in Slovenia, the famous Lipizzaner stud farm, Zagreb and many more. Istria for gourmets The variety of Istrian cuisine comes from its rich history and the influences of foreign rulers, which are still to be found in numerous dishes. Elements of the Italian, European (Austria and Hungary) and Slavic are all represented in the Istrian kitchen. The north-western coast of Istria is rich in gastronmic delicacies: tasty mussels, the best sea-tongue from the Tarska Vala, delicious oysters from the Lim Fjord and the scampi from the bay of Kvarner. The centre of Istria offers traditional snails from Galizana, olive oil from Vodnjan and Tar, truffles from the valley of Mirna and the widely available wild mushrooms. Wines The Roman writers glorified not only the Istrian olive oil, but indeed the numerous wines of the Istrian peninsula. Wondrous powers were assigned to the Vinum Pucinum, and the Roman empress Julia Augusta thought she owed her vitality and unusual old age to the same wine. The great adventurer and lover Giacomo Casanova wrote in his famous memoirs about the excellent Istrian REFOSCO. The Austria-Hungarian monarchy also valued the high quality of Istrian wine. In 1875 in Porec, the mighty empire opened one of the three largest agriculture-wine schools of its time. The narrow railway line that was built from Trieste to Porec in 1902 is still affectionatly referred to by the locals as the wine-track. The most famous wines are Malvazija, Teran, Merlot, Hrvatica, Borgonja as well as a half-dry yellow and red Muskat. You can try these numerous wines in the various restaurants and konobas, as well as with the winemakers along the wine routes. Istria is a wonderful world in miniature;  it is the largest peninsula of the Adriatic, lies below the Alps, and is encircled by the Adriatic sea. Looking at the geographic map of Croatia you will find Istria immediately. It is based in the western-most part of the country, encircled by the sea, and it has the shape of a heart. The small islands and cultivated fields that stretch to the sea and a beautiful sunset, where the sun seems to melt into the sea, will stir the passions and will help you to discover new emotions. The eastern part of the peninsula is made of limestone. Its coast is full of rocks and high, nearly inaccessible, cliffs which will astonish you, and from the tops of which you will see the yellow and gilded sun that illuminates the landscape and the sea in a crystalline colour. In the spring and summer the landscape is covered in intense green, and in the autumn it is transformed magically into the colours of yellow and red that make the hills appear as if on fire. After you have tasted the oil of the olive and the truffle, you cannot but enjoy these simple foods for their intense flavour. Istria is a land rich with millennium history. Here were once settled Histrians, Romans, Goths, Byzantines, Lombardies, and  and in more recent ages also Venetians, the Napoleonic army and the Austro-Hungarian Empire. All of them have left indelible traces that have influenced not only the architecture but, above all, the culture of this world which always has been multiethnic and tolerant. Even today it is a land with many cultures and ethnic races, all living peacefully together. Popular historical and natural attractions of Istria to visit are: the Eufrasian Basilica in Porec, from the sixth century, which in 1997 has been inscribed by UNESCO on the World Heritage List; the national park of Brijuni (Brioni) which consists of 14 islands and over the centuries has been a very popular holiday resort. The remains of some roman villas testify to the fact that many personalities from the XX century have chosen Brijuni for their vacation. The best known among these is surely the former President of Yugoslavia, Marshall Josip Broz Tito. The ancient city of Pula, today the economic centre of Istria, fascinates above all for its roman remains, still very well conserved, like the imposing amphitheatre, the beautiful August temple and many others. Fans of good food will find in Istria many restaurants and taverns, where tasteful local and regional specialties are served. Furthermore the region is known for its excellent wines, whose secret is jealously guarded in Istrian wine cellars. An, often recommended, wine from among many is Istrian Malvazia, a typical white wine from the region. Young people who love the sun, the sea and entertainment, will surely not be disappointed, as all this is offered in the numerous tourist villages and in the holiday centres of Istria. Although Istria is one of the well known Mediterranean regions for holidays, its inland areas are yet to be discovered. We are referring to "green Istria", with its green hills and small hilltop villages, the white cliffs, the forests, the limestone hollows, the small churches and the old medieval castles covered with ivy. In near vicinity: Sightseeing, Shopping, Restaurants, Water sports, Swimming, Hiking, Hunting, Cycling