Chapter 1 Background Information Geography, Climate, Natural history and conservation, History, Government and politics, Economy, People, Language, Religion, Education, Culture
Chapter 2 Practical Information When to visit, Highlights, Suggested itineraries, Tour operators, Tourist information, Red tape, Embassies, Getting there and away, Health, Security and safety, What to take, Money and budgeting, Getting around, Accommodation, Eating and drinking, Public holidays and festivals, Shopping, Arts and entertainment, Outdoor pursuits, Media and communications, Business, Cultural etiquette, Travelling positively
PART 2 THE GUIDE
Chapter 3 Pula and Southern Istria
Pula, South from Pula, North from Pula, Brijuni Islands
Chapter 4 Rovinj
History, Getting there and away, Getting around, Tourist information, Where to stay, Where to eat and drink, Entertainment and nightlife, Shopping, Other practicalities, What to see and do, Activities
Chapter 5 Poreč and the Northwest Coast
Poreč, Novigrad, Umag, Savudrija, South to Limski kanal
Chapter 6 Inland Istria
Pazin, Around Pazin, South to Pula, Motovun, Around Motovun, Grožnjan, Buje, Buzet, Around Buzet
Chapter 7 The East Coast and Opatija
Opatija, Volosko, Lovran, Labin and Rabac, South to Pula, Učka Nature Park
Chapter 8 Rijeka
History, Getting there and away, Getting around, Tourist information, Where to stay, Where to eat and drink, Entertainment and nightlife, Festivals, Shopping, Other practicalities, What to see and do
Chapter 9 The Slovenian Adriatic History, Getting there and around, Tourist information, Koper, Izola, Piran, Portorož, Škocjan Caves, Lipica, Postojna, Vipava Valley
PART 3 ACTIVITES
Chapter 10 Hiking in Istria Maps, Footwear and clothing, Trail markings, Huts and camping, Water, 1. Lovran to Vojak (Učka), 2. Raspadalica and Kuk, 3. Pazinska jama, 4. Pazin Waterfalls, 5. Rt Kamenjak
Chapter 11 Biking in Istria Bike rental, service and parts, Routes and maps, 1. Grožnjan to Livade on the Parenzana, 2. Coast to the Mirna River and the Parenzana, 3. Decumanus Maximus Agri, 4. Mali Sv Anđeo Observatory to the Limski kanal, 5. Grožnjan to Koper on the Parenzana
Chapter 12 Diving in Istria Planning the dive, Events, Diving centres, 1. HMS Coriolanus, 2. Koversada wall, 3. Baron Gautsch, 4. Banjole Špilja Cave, 5. Rt Peneda, Brijuni National Park, 6. Fraškerić Island, 7. Nikolai’s Cavern, 8. Brseč Pinnacle
Appendix 1 Language
Appendix 2 Marinas and Sailing Clubs
Appendix 3 Further Information
Index
