
Brtonigla is a useful suggestion in northwestern Istria when you want something outside the best-known coastal centres and prefer a quieter village setting.

Because it lies inland from the coast, the place has a noticeably different feel from nearby seaside towns. The visit works for a slower walk through the settlement and for getting a better sense of the northern Istrian interior.
It combines naturally with Umag, Novigrad and other points in northern Istria.