Villas in Novigrad (Istra)
Novigrad suits couples and families who want a small walled town on Istria's west coast rather than a big resort. The medieval wall keeps two round towers, and the larger town of Poreč lies to the south. The trade-off is distance: Novigrad is about 25 km south of the Slovenian border, and Pula airport is far to the south.
- Villas
- 270
- From, per week
- £316
About Novigrad (Istra)
Novigrad is a town of fewer than 4,000 people on a small peninsula, about 2 km north of the mouth of the Mirna river. The old centre keeps its medieval layout of narrow, winding streets and small shops, with a town loggia and several Venetian Gothic houses, and the wall still has battlements. The parish church stands on the foundations of an 8th-century basilica and has a pre-Romanesque crypt. Italian is an official language alongside Croatian, and street names honour Italian historical figures by law. Our homes sit within a few kilometres of the centre, mostly two-bedroom places for around four, nearly all air-conditioned, with a minority having a private pool. Do not expect sand: Istria's beaches are rocky.
Is Novigrad (Istra) right for you?
- Best for
- Couples and small families wanting a walkable walled old town
- Not for you if
- You want sandy beaches or a short airport transfer, as Pula airport is far to the south.
Near Novigrad (Istra)
Poreč
The larger town to the south, with the Euphrasian Basilica, rebuilt in the 6th century and on the UNESCO list since 1997.
Umag
Croatia's westernmost town, with marinas, beaches and the Croatia Open, an ATP tennis tournament played on clay courts.
Motovun
A walled medieval hilltop town above the Mirna valley forest, known for prized truffles and a film festival held since 1999.
Getting to Novigrad (Istra)
Pula is the main airport, with seasonal flights from London Gatwick, Luton and Stansted, plus Manchester and others. Rijeka and Trieste are alternatives. Poreč, the larger town to the south, is about 60 km from Pula airport, a drive of around 45 minutes, and Novigrad lies further north. A car is the practical way to reach beaches and hill towns.
When to go to Novigrad (Istra)
The Poreč area can feel very busy from June to September. Istria's hill towns keep their own calendar: the Motovun Film Festival, and Truffle Days in the Motovun and Buzet area in late September. Outside summer the old town is small enough that you will notice the quiet.
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Novigrad (Istra), Istria, Croatia
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Novigrad (Istra), Istria, Croatia
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Novigrad (Istra), Istria, Croatia
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Novigrad (Istra) villa holidays: questions answered
Is Novigrad in Istria good for families?
Yes, for small families who like a compact old town, because the centre is a walkable peninsula of narrow streets and small shops. The beaches are rocky rather than sandy, so bring sea shoes for children.
Is Novigrad a walled town?
Yes. The medieval wall survives with battlements and two round towers, and the old centre keeps its original narrow, winding streets. Inside are a town loggia and several Venetian Gothic houses.
Do they speak Italian in Novigrad?
Italian is an official language in Novigrad alongside Croatian, and naming streets after Italian historical figures is required by law. The Venetian Republic, which ruled the town from 1270, gave it the Italian name Cittanova.
Novigrad or Poreč for a villa holiday?
Novigrad is smaller, at under 4,000 residents against 16,607 in Poreč, and the Poreč area can feel very busy from June to September. Poreč has the UNESCO basilica; Novigrad has the compact walled centre.
Which airport for Novigrad in Istria?
Pula is the main airport, with seasonal flights from several London airports. Rijeka and Trieste airports are alternatives. Pula airport is about 60 km from Poreč, a drive of around 45 minutes, and Novigrad lies further north again.
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Written by the TrustedVillas team. Last reviewed October 2026.
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