Croatia

The art and soul of old Istria is alive in the San Canzian Village & Hotel. Perched up on the Croatian peninsula near Buje in the medieval village of Mužolini Donji, echoes of its 14th-century past can be felt in the cool, contemporary design of the 24 rooms, suites and villa.  

Surrounded by shady olive groves, gardens and the celebrated vineyards of San Canzian, you can spend your days in the perfect spot by the infinity pool, stretched out in the sauna and relax zone, or exploring the nearby hilltop villages. Just a short stroll from San Canzian Village & Hotel a charming historical site of church ruins gives you an intriguing glimpse into Istria’s spiritual heritage. If you can tear yourself away from your luxurious room, the surrounding San Canzian countryside is made for biking and hiking. You could also take your taste buds on an adventure in daily award-winning olive oil tastings or by joining a truffle hunting expedition in the nearby forests. 

In Rovinj, there is a place where the architecture itself is the viewing gallery. The Grand Park Hotel Rovinj is a contemporary love letter to the old town, penned by the Italian design master, Piero Lissoni. Its cascading structure on one side humbly defers to the fragrant Golden Cape forest park, while on the other, it claims the fairytale panorama of Rovinj with an almost possessive authority. This is not only a visual feast but a gastronomic pilgrimage. The hotel is home to two Michelin-starred restaurants, Cap Aureo and Agli Amici Rovinj, which together form one of the most coveted culinary coordinates on the Adriatic coast. This sensory journey continues at the Albaro Wellness & Spa, where the scents and terroir of Istria are translated into a ritual of profound rejuvenation. From Lissoni's signature "sumptuous minimalism" to the timeless view beyond, the Grand Park Hotel Rovinj does not just redefine luxury; it offers a new way of seeing the world.

In Rovinj, the existence of Hotel Monte Mulini is a declaration in itself: true luxury is a privilege reserved for the adult world. The hotel is positioned with quiet authority on a hillside, deliberately separating itself from the commonplace to provide a flawless architectural frame for the tranquility of Lone Bay. Each of its 112 rooms and suites has a singular purpose: to deliver the timeless vista of the Adriatic in a manner that is both absolute and intimate.

The experience here is designed as a precise calibration of the senses. The expansive poolscape is not a mere amenity but a hydro-therapeutic circuit of four distinct pools, engineered to guide the body into a state of deep relaxation. The culinary journey, curated across three restaurants including a Michelin-recommended venue, is an authentic exploration of the local terroir, not a superficial display of gastronomy. The signature gold-infused facial in the spa acts as a final, private coronation, confirming the core philosophy of Monte Mulini: luxury is not about offering everything, but about intelligently offering precisely what is desired.