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WELCOME TO ISTRIA
Welcome to our B&B situated in beautiful, green Istria surrounded by clear azure waters. Istria has a lot more to offer than her sunny coasts, romantic bays and cosy harbours. Whether you choose to visit Motovun, Groznjan, Oprtalj of Hum, even the fairy-tale routes through the rolling countryside leading to these medieval towns are extremely enticing.
AN IDYLLIC B&B
The Belgian run B&B Nostromo in Funtana is situated on the West coast of the Croatian peninsula of Istria. A charming place to stay, between Porec and Rovinj, in a green oasis surrounded by the deep blue of the Adriatic sea.
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LOCATION
The name Funtana or Fontane derives from the fresh water springs which are right next to the 1.5km seashore walkway. Away from the coast, numerous vineyards and olive trees adorn the landscape. B&B Nostromo is situated on one of the many mountain bike routes in the area (maps are available) and is only 350m from the sea, perfect for sun-bathing. If you would like to be more active, the rental of bikes, scooters, boats, jet skis and pedalos are all available nearby, as well as horse-riding, golf, tennis, scuba-diving, water-skiing, skydiving, karting and paintball.
OUR STRENGTHS
We ensure that our guests enjoy a delightful stay. You will start each morning with an extensive breakfast and after a day out or activity you can enjoy a drink at the bar. Then venture out for a meal at one of the numerous restaurants in Funtana or surrounding villages. We are happy to gives tips for restaurants, local konobas (taverns), sights to see, things to do, places to go..… The area is also very child-friendly with the Dinopark in Funtana and Aquapark in Porec. During the summer we organise a weekly barbecue at the B&B itself and also a wine-tasting at Damjanic, a local vineyard. Are you travelling with friends, colleagues or family and want a custom made trip, we can organise this for you. A cultural, sporty or culinary vacation? We can meet everyone’s needs.
PICTURESQUE VILLAGES
Porec ( 3km ): Picturesque old town with beautiful wharfs and a UNESCO world heritage site the Byzantine Euphrasian Basilica. Rovinj ( 15km ): Old centre of town with numerous narrow stone-staired streets, galleries, workshops, restaurants.
CYCLING PARADISE
Istria offers nearly 3000 km of cycle routes through a region which simply embodies la dolce vita. You can cycle over an abandoned railway line through the quiet countryside or enjoy a cool sea breeze along the Adriatic coast. Along the way you come across hilltop villages and Venetian style coastal towns with culinary delights. For mountain bikers there are challenging trails even up to mountain peaks (1400m) in the Ucka Nature Park. So as you can see, there are suitable routes, leading you through this beautiful region, for every type of biker.
WINNER of ‘MET 4 IN BED’
(Belgian reality tv competition where 4 Croatian B&Bs compete for the top spot.) In Funtana we find B&B Nostromo and entrepreneur Francky. A high quality B&B in a charming village on the Adriatic coast.