ECO DOMUS is a labelling programme implemented by the Administrative Department for Tourism of the County of Istria aiming at increasing social and environmental responsibility in tourism.
Travelife is the leading initiative for training, management and certification of tourism companies dedicated to promoting sustainable development.
U Ecolabel is the official voluntary eco-labelling scheme of the European Union (EU) for labelling products and services with a less adverse environmental impact throughout their life cycle, compared to similar or identical products and services from the same product group.
Kažun, a one space, dry stone structure, usually circular-shaped, is one of the peculiarities of Istria. They are mostly located in the southern part of the Istrian peninsula, where there are over 3000 of them only in the surroundings of Vodnjan, but they can also be found in the northern and eastern part of Istria.
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Do you want to know more about the everyday life of Istria in the past, but also in the present? Are you interested in different ways of life in certain parts of the Istrian peninsula? In that case, the Ethnographic museum of Istria is the place you’re looking for.
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The event has been conceived as a fresh and different tourist itinerary through Brtonigla, an interesting journey into the past, dedicated to the traditions and customs of Istria and the Municipality of Brtonigla.
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The significance of seas and oceans is manifold. They are the largest suppliers of oxygen on Earth. They are the source of food and health. They connect the world via many transport and communication channels and represent an important energy potential.
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Dear friends of green tourism and all of you soon to become!
Nature, culture, tradition and people are important aspects of green tourism, and with this brochure we wanted to put in one place and inform you on certified eco amenities and offer in Istria, ranging from accommodation to eco producers, green beaches and events nurturing this philosophy, all the way to the protected areas of Istria, eco museums and eco-friendly activities.
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This is a continuation of the activities aimed at diversifying private accommodation in the County of Istria, which began with the Istra Bike&Bed project and now continues with the Eco Domus programme. The programme encourages private accommodation providers to adapt and offer their facilities and services in a responsible and sustainable manner.
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