Villa Sofia: Private Pool, Mature Garden, Sea Views

This villa was built for us in 2008. Its location on the hillside of Kastelir, with views spanning to the sea, makes it a lovely place to contemplate the beautiful Istrian countryside enjoying the light breeze from the sea. It has a private pool and plenty of space for 6-8 guests, accommodated in 3 double bedrooms (1 en-suite) and a comfortable double sofabed in the living room. With 2,5 bathrooms, it ensures the necessary privacy for the guests.
Kastelir is the perfect location for a diverse holidays. Only 4 miles from the sea it makes for a good base to explore the different resorts on the coast, or the historical town of Porec. Centrally located in Istria, it is also ideal to explore what the region has to offer, from undiscovered Venetian hilltop villages, to truffles and, of course, wine and olive oil. It is ideal for cycling (my favorite activity!) as it is in the midst of many cycling routes. The house is fully airconditioned, just in case the summer gets a bit too hot.
If you are the sporty type, then the hose has some table tennis table or - if you eel more energetic - access to a tennis court just a couple of minutes away, which can be easily booked. Besides cycling, in the near by beach resort of Lanterna you can do pretty much anything, from horse-back riding to wind surfing and paddling.
There is a very good tourist office in the local village square, which can give good advice on the potential activities around Kastelir and the region. Depending on when you stay, the region offers quite a lot in terms of cultural attractions and activities as well, including an excellent jazz festival in Grosnjan and a well known film festival in Motovun, a medieval festival in the Morosini-Grimani castle and many more.
Alternatively, you can spend a great week just laying by the pool and reading a book - its all down to you!