Buje
Buje, Travel Guide with travel tips for holidays in Buje, Croatia
If you want to find a great place to get away for a romantic vacation, while avoiding the crush of tourists, then come visit the seductive city of Buje in Istria, Croatia! Set on rolling hillsides of olive groves and vineyards, Buje offers great old world Mediterranean charm, while providing modern hospitality. The valley around Buje is filled with pine woods and fir trees, while also covered in fields of thyme.
The picturesque town of Buje was settled in the 7th century by tribes migrating from the regions of modern day Poland. They soon established their own government, ruled by princes and dukes until the country merged with Hungary in 1102. In 1918 at the close of World War I, Croatia joined with Serbia and Yugoslavia, being ruled by the Serbian Royal family. Today Croatia is a parliamentary democracy under its own rule.
History
Buje is rich in history and culture, preserving its old world architecture of stone fortifications and gothic palaces. For a great sightseeing tour, visit St. Servelus church, featuring 15th century wooden statues and Venetian architecture. Buje is also well known for its great climate and has become the center for winemaking in Croatia. There are many wine cellars and taverns in the region in which to sample the local wines, as well as several delightful restaurants that will provide you with fantastic local fare.
Things to do
The area around Buje is ideal for taking a leisurely bike ride and enjoying the scenery, or if you prefer, it offers some great mountain hiking trails. The hillsides are filled with the local flora and fauna as well as exciting caves and caverns for exploration. The town has also recently built a local sports complex featuring tennis, table tennis and mini-golf. If you are into water-sports, Buje lies within a few miles of the Mediterranean coastline and offers rentals on canoes, surf boards and boats, among other activities. Is is also great for sport-fishing.
Northeast of Bologna, Italy across the Adriatic Sea, Buje is located in the Northwest area of Croatia in Istria, east of Hwy A9 on road 300. If you are into old world charm, you must visit Buje at least once in your life!
