This fishing port on the west coast of the Istrian Peninsula rises from the Adriatic Sea like a cluttered fortress, with old Venetian houses tightly crowded down to the seafront and cobbled streets leading to the hilltop Church of St. Euphemia. Picturesque Old Town is contained within an egg-shaped peninsula and beckons with unique boutiques, outdoor cafes and fine art galleries, not to mention bistros and restaurants serving Italian dishes and local wines. Venture into the Istrian hinterlands for medieval hilltop villages, vineyards, olive groves and all-things-truffles.