While its incredible coastline is a magnet for holidaymakers from all over the world, when you venture inland you discover a world of olive groves and vineyards, of meadows and ancient oak woods, and of autumn truffles and wild asparagus in the Spring. In Istria and Dalmatia, simple rural villages provide the backdrop to a large choice of villas and cottages set in stunning countryside and frequently just a short drive from the coast.