Motovun
Motovun
If you want to spend your holidays in a quiet and romantic medieval town and enjoy traditional food and premium quality wines in numerous restaurants, wine cellars and konobas Motovun is the best place for you. On the other hand, for those who prefer sport and recreation to hedonism Motovun and its surrounding offer a wide range of activities.
In the heart of the Istrian peninsula lies one of the most beautiful and quaint little towns… Motovun. From its location on the top of a hill, you will see a magnificent view of the Mirna River Valley, vast rows of vineyards, and the famous Motovun forest, rich in the widely renowned white truffles.
Due to its location, hardworking and hospitable people, mild climate and unforgettable Istrian landscape, Motovun is a town worth coming back to because of its magical attraction – you are allowed to be enchanted.
Strolling down the cobble stoned streets, your mind takes you back to the days of the Middle Ages, the Renaissance and Baroque period of history. Many of the buildings and palaces bear familial coats of arms.
Many artists have found their inspiration in Motovun where for centuries people have been retelling fairy tales, stories and legends of giants and fairies, which are still believed to visit this mystical hill.
According to recent data Motovun is situated at the crossroads of the so called “Dragon’s furrows”, earth’s meridians which are said to have a soothing and relaxing effect and encourage creativity and enhance meditation.
Well-known citizens of Motovun were Andrea Antico, a famous Renaissance composer, Josef Ressel, the inventor of the ship screw, Mario Andretti, the legendary race car driver and the Formula 1 world champion in 1978 as well as the winner of the “Indianapolis 500″.
In Motovun
- Clinic
- Shop
- Tourist information
- Post office
- Restaurant
- Cafe
- Hotel
- Panoramic view
- Gallery
- Church
- Bank – ATM
Activities
Motovun Film Festival, concerts and exhibitions, White Truffles and Teran Festival, nearby wine roads and olive oil roads, cycling paths, running tracks, caves, historical sites, the vicinity of the beaches with crystal clear blue sea, aqua park with pools, riding or paragliding above Motovun, are only some of the activities available throughout the whole year.
Riding through the vineyards and olive groves, walking and cycling paths, paragliding over the surrounding hills, wine tasting and olive oil routes, numerous exclusive restaurants and “konobe” offering the best of Istrian and Mediterranean cuisine are only part of your Motovun experience.
At the end of July Motovun hosts film makers and film lovers from all over the world who come to take part in the Motovun Film Festival (MFF), whereas in nearby Grožnjan almost every evening you can enjoy a jazz concert.
Clean beaches of the Istrian coast of the Adriatic and tourist centers: Poreč, Umag, Novigrad and Rovinj, are just a 30 minute drive from Motovun. From these towns one day excursions to Venice are organized daily.
You can go down the 60 m deep Baredine grotto or famous grotto “Pazinska Jama”, which was described by Jules Verne.
Frescos (Beram) and the Eufrasius Basilica in Poreč (6th century) belonging to world heritage and under UNESCO protection, are only a short distance away. The concert season in the Basilica lasts during the summer months.
Visit the world renowned observatory in Višnjan or the smallest town in the world – Hum.
Horseback riding
Horseback riding
4 kmHot springs – wellness center
Hot springs – wellness center
4 km
Beach
Beach
20 km
Grottos
Grottos
15 km
Poreč (basilica)
Poreč (basilica)
25 km
Paragliding
Paragliding
Walking
Walking
Cycling
Cycling
You can rent a bike in Motovun
National park Brijuni
National park Brijuni
55 km
Roman amphitheater in Pula
Roman amphitheater in Pula
60 km
Observatory - Višnjan
Observatory - Višnjan
15 km
Motovun film festival
Motovun film festival
Frescos - Beram
Frescos - Beram
10 km
Aquapark
Aquapark
15 km
Running
Running
LARGE HOUSE
For a larger number of people, up to three (3) families, we offer our LARGE house which can accommodate up to ten (10) people. The house is 50 steps away from the town centre but, just like our Small house, still in a peaceful and quiet street. A larger number of people can enjoy the full comfort of the house due to the fact that there are three ( 3) bedrooms and three (3) bathrooms, each having its own shower and toilet. All rooms have air-conditioning. The back terrace with the fire place is ideal for spending time together or basking in the sun.
When you enter the ground floor from the front terrace, you will find a spacious dining room and a fully equipped kitchen.
If you are looking for accommodation, a room, an apartment or a house in Istria, chose Motovunhouse to be Your “Home away from home”.
Altogether there are three rooms: two bedrooms and a living room. Each having its private bath. Both bedrooms on the first and second floor have three beds. The second floor bedroom offers the possibility of adding a child’s bed.
The third floor has a simply equipped living room, where you can relax, read, listen to music or solely enjoy the wonderful view of the vineyards and untouched nature. In the living room in the space under the third bathroom, there is an area for two more beds.
From the living room you can exit to the back terrace, which is adjacent to the city walls. This is an ideal place to bask in the sun during the day and spend an evening in conversation under the stars, make use of the fireplace and barbecue and sip a glass of homemade wine from the nearby cellars.
The rooms are air-conditioned with both heating and cooling system which makes it possible to stay in the house year-round.
Car park is 30m away.
Pets are allowed based on prior notification.
Pets approved
Pets approved
Free Wi-Fi
Free Wi-Fi
Small House
If you are looking for accommodation for a smaller number of people, a family or couples, our smaller house is an ideal choice. It is located in the very centre of Motovun, on top of the hill, only 30 steps away from a little square with restaurants, konobas and cafes but still in the peaceful and quiet street. Our Small House can accommodate up to six (6) people.
Built in 1760 and thoroughly restored in 2010, this house is a bit smaller than our larger house and can accommodate up to six people.
This tastefully refurbished house has three rooms: a bathroom, a kitchen and a dining room along with a small terrace.
The ground floor has a fully equipped kitchen and dining room.
On the first floor are two rooms: a spacious double room and a small, adjoining room that can be used as bedroom.
A charming living room with two sofas which can be used as beds if needed, and a bathroom are on the second floor along with a small terrace.
This cozy, little house in the center of the old town of Motovun in the middle of the Istrian peninsula is an ideal accommodation for a family or for a group of good friends, for short or an extended stay.
It is close to a number of interesting and beautiful locations in the vicinity of Motovun, places that are worth visiting and experiencing.
Check out why more and more of our guests are returning to our small… intimate… house.
Welcome!
Pets approved
Pets approved
Free Wi-Fi
Free Wi-Fi
Location
How to reach us?
By car:
- from Zagreb and Rijeka – Učka Tunnel – Buzet – Istarske toplice (Spa) – Motovun
- from Trieste (Italy) and Koper (Slovenia) – border crossing Plovanija – Buje – Motovun
- from Ljubljana (Slovenia) – border crossing Postojna – Koper – border crossing Plovanija – Buje – Motovun
By bus:
- In summer there is a regular bus service from inland to Poreč, Umag, Rovinj or Pula.
By plane:
- Motovun is virtually in your backyard due to low-budget flights and airline service from major European cities.
- Airport Pula – 65 km
- Airport Trst – 60 km
- Airport Rijeka – 95 km
Distances
Vienna – 550 km
Munich – 600 km
Budapest – 580 km
Prague – 800 km
Ljubljana – 160 km
Milan – 500 km
Zagreb – 250 km
Our location
Guestbook
Ovi dani, provedeni u Motovunu će mi ostati duuugo u sjećanju.
Ne znam kada sam se u samo pet dana uspio tako lijepo provesti i potpuno se opustiti.
Opet mi je boravak u Motovunu bio divno iskustvo. To je mjesto gdje se možemo opustiti i osjećati kao kod kuće. Očekujte me opet.
Puno vam hvala na gostoprimstvu. Nadam se da ću Vam moći uzvratiti u Sarajevu.
Lijepo je vratiti se u ovu oazu romantike, dobrog raspoloženja i pozitivnih vibracija.
Iz ove, motovunske perspektive, sve izgleda, nekako pobojano ružičasto.
Kuća je stvarno super.
Zimlich viel erlebt in diesem Wochenende. Dieses haus ist echt super.
E’ stato bellissimo e speriamo di tornare.
Thank You so much. Motovun is a truly unique and beautiful place and my experience was just as unique.