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Istria is
characterised by a special
form of the Mediterranean
climate in consequence of
the Istrian geographical
latitude. In summer, the
wind "maestral" from NW
blows softly, while the wind
"bura" from NE blows in
winter decreasing the
temperature. Istria attracts
the tourists from all the
world with its natural
characteristics, its rich
cultural heritage, its
beauty and tradition. On the
Istrian coast the sun shine
more than 2400 hours per
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Climate
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mild, Mediterranean
climate (warm and dry
summers, mild and
pleasant winters)
Average amount of
sunshine: 2.388 hours.
Owing to the day's
length and plenty of
clear days throughout
the summer it has the
longest insolation with
a daily average of 10
hours in Istrian seaside
resorts.
Characteristic winds are "bura" (wind blowing from the north to
the south, bringing
clear weather), "jugo"
(south, warm wind
bringing rain) and "maestral"
(summer breeze blowing
from the land to the
sea).
Vegetation
- Istria is the largest
green oasis of the North
Adriatic. The coast and
the islands are covered
with pine woods and
easily recognizable
green macchia. The main
specimens of macchia are
holm oak and strawberry
trees. 35% Istria is
covered with forests.
Sea
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the lowest sea
temperature is in March
ranging from 9.3 C up to
11.1 C and being the
highest in August when
it reaches 23.3 C and
24.1 C; salinity amounts
approximately to 36 - 38
pro mille.
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The best period to
visit the Istria is from
April to October. Peak
temperatures in high season
summer months (July, August)
can reach 38°C (100°F), and
the water surface at that
point reaches a comfortable
26°C (79°F).
High season has its obvious
advantages for people
looking for fun and
excitement and disadvantages
for others, but in Istria
you can always find some
nice hidden place if you
want to sleep far from loud
music.
The
best period to visit the
Istria coast is from April
to October
Spring starting
in March can bring some rain
showers, but the autumn
months, September and
October, are ideal for
travel if you want to relax.
In the off season the
beaches are less crowded and
the prices drop, weather,
however, remains stable and
the water is still agreeably
warm.
Generally, you can travel
along the Istrian coast at
any time of the year. During
winter season, however, you
should pack some warm
clothing in spite of the
mild Mediterranean climate.
The temperatures seldom drop
below the freezing point but
some winds might be
unpleasant in the winter.
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About Istria
