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Real estate in Istria County

Houses, apartments, building land and commercial property for sale across Istria – from Poreč, Pula, Rovinj and Umag on the coast to towns and villages inland. The largest selection of property on Propertico.

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About the region

Istria, a peninsula of sea, vineyards and stone villages

Istria County covers most of the Istrian peninsula in north-western Croatia – from the indented west coast with Umag, Novigrad, Poreč and Rovinj, through Pula in the south, to the rolling hills of the interior with Pazin, Motovun and Grožnjan.

The county is made up of 41 local authorities: 10 towns (Pula, Poreč, Rovinj, Umag, Novigrad, Labin, Pazin, Buzet, Buje and Vodnjan) and 31 municipalities. According to the 2021 census, about 195,800 people live here. Pazin is the county seat, while Pula is the largest city and the region's economic, university and healthcare centre. Istria is officially bilingual, with Italian used alongside Croatian.

What sets Istria apart is how closely the coast and the countryside sit together: Motovun or Pazin are only about thirty minutes' drive from the sea. The Istrian Y motorway (A8 and A9) connects all the main towns, the Učka tunnel leads to Rijeka and Zagreb, and Pula Airport plus the short drive to Trieste and Ljubljana make Istria easy to reach from neighbouring countries.

Istria is the largest region on Propertico. Listings are split almost evenly between apartments and houses for sale, with a large number of building plots and a smaller number of commercial properties. Pula has the most apartments, Poreč the most houses, and a significant share of houses and land is also found inland in places such as Kanfanar, Svetvinčenat and Sveti Lovreč.

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What it's like to live here

What matters when you choose a home, not just when you visit — transport, schools, healthcare and everyday life.

Sea and coast

An indented west coast from Savudrija to Premantura, coves and pine woods, Brijuni National Park off Fažana and the protected Kamenjak cape at the southern tip of the peninsula.

Getting around

The Istrian Y motorway (A8 and A9) links Umag, Poreč, Rovinj, Pula and Pazin, the Učka tunnel leads to Rijeka, and besides Pula Airport, Trieste and Ljubljana airports are within reach.

Education

Juraj Dobrila University in Pula, primary and secondary schools in every larger town, and Italian-language schools in the bilingual communities.

Climate

A Mediterranean climate on the coast with long warm summers, and a slightly cooler sub-Mediterranean climate inland, with mild winters and plenty of sunshine.

Healthcare

Pula General Hospital serves the whole county, alongside a specialist orthopaedic and rehabilitation hospital in Rovinj and health centres in every larger town.

Food and wine

Truffles from the interior, Malvazija and Teran wines, Istrian olive oil, pršut ham and boškarin beef – the foundations of Istria's distinctive cuisine.

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Good to know before buying

How much does property in Istria cost?
Prices in Istria depend heavily on location, distance to the sea, the view and the condition of the property, so they can vary many times over even within the same town. The most reliable way to compare is to set a price range in the search above and browse current listings by town and property type.
Where in Istria are the most houses for sale?
On Propertico, the most houses for sale are currently in Poreč, followed by Rovinj and Umag on the west coast and Vodnjan and Marčana in the south. Inland, Kanfanar, Svetvinčenat and Sveti Lovreč have the most houses listed. Select the 'House' type and a town in the search above to narrow down the results.
Where in Istria are the most apartments for sale?
Pula has the most apartments for sale in Istria, followed by Rovinj, Poreč and Umag, then Fažana, Medulin and Tar-Vabriga. Select the 'Apartment' type in the search above and filter by price, size and number of rooms.
How can I find more affordable property in Istria?
Set a maximum price in the search above and compare results by town and property type. In general, distance to the sea, the view and the condition of the building have the biggest effect on price, so lower prices are more often found further from the coast or in properties that need work.
Can foreigners buy property in Istria?
EU citizens can generally buy property in Croatia on the same terms as Croatian citizens. Additional conditions and approvals may apply to non-EU citizens, depending on bilateral agreements. This is general information, not legal advice – we recommend checking with a Croatian notary or lawyer.
How can I compare real estate agencies in Istria?
Propertico brings listings from multiple real estate agencies across Istria together in one place, so you don't have to search each agency's website separately. Every listing shows the agency that published it, so your enquiry goes straight to them. Save your search and turn on alerts to hear about new listings first.
How do I get to Istria?
The Istrian Y motorway (A8 and A9) links all major towns on the peninsula, and the Učka tunnel leads to Rijeka and the motorway to Zagreb. Pula Airport has seasonal international flights, and northern Istria is under an hour's drive from Trieste and about two hours from Ljubljana.

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