Day 1: Morning
The rolling countryside around rustic Brtonigla, in the far north-east of Istria near the border with Slovenia, is not only picturesque but hides a number of top-quality restaurants. Some also provide rural stays, most notably the San Rocco, where you can relax and let the Fernetich family see to your every need, from spa treatments to high-end Istrian specialities involving truffles and game. Lunchtime dining makes it that little bit more affordable.