Motovun, Croatia

Motovun

A walled hilltop village above truffle forests in the Istrian countryside.

  • Apr–Oct
  • Best by car
  • 1 night
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Things to do

2 days in Motovun

Day 1

  1. MorningWalk the town walls for views over the Mirna valley and its truffle forests.
  2. AfternoonGo truffle hunting with a local guide and their dogs in the forest below.
  3. EveningHave a truffle dinner in the hilltop village.

Day 2

Visit nearby Grožnjan, the artists' village.

What to eat

Fuži pasta with black or white truffles, and a Teran red wine.

Local tips

Make the most of Motovun

Beat the crowds

Calm most of the year. Busy during the film festival in summer.

Best photo spot

The village on its hill from the valley below, or the view from the walls.

Getting there

Easiest by car. Park below the village and walk up.

Don't miss nearby

Grožnjan, an artists' village, and Hum, one of the world's smallest towns.

Good to know

Autumn is white truffle season in the forests below.

Secret spots

3 secret spots near Motovun

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Plan your visit

Getting to Motovun

Getting there

  • Pula Airport (PUY)50 km away
  • Rijeka Airport (RJK)60 km away
  • Trieste35 km away
  • Rijeka50 km away

A car is the easiest way to get here and to see the area around it. Distances are in a straight line.

At a glance

Best timeApr–Oct
TypeHidden town
Good forFood, Nature
Getting thereBest by car
Stay1 night
CountryCroatia

Questions

Motovun: good to know

Is Motovun worth visiting?

Yes, especially if you like food and nature. A walled hilltop village above truffle forests in the Istrian countryside.

How many days do you need in Motovun?

Plan 1 night. Our free 2-day plan above shows how to spend your time.

When is the best time to visit Motovun?

The best time to visit is Apr to Oct. Calm most of the year. Busy during the film festival in summer.

How do you get to Motovun?

The nearest airport is Pula Airport (PUY), about 50 km away. Easiest by car. Park below the village and walk up.

What is there to see near Motovun?

Nearby hidden places include Trieste (35 km), Škocjan Caves (38 km) and Rijeka (48 km).

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