Istria has become synonymous with good food and good wines, not to mention quality brandies, cheeses, prosciutto, sausages, fish, wild game… absolutely everything that ranks at the very top of culinary delights. There you can eat great local food prepared in the traditional way as it was done in the old days. At the same time, Istria is no slouch when it comes to global trends; the region offers cutting-edge modern cuisine as well.
Everything in Istria is of the highest quality; including oysters, one of the most prized shellfish in the world, which are often associated with luxury and extravagance. Hidden inside rough highly calcified shells, the delicate and flavourful interior of this divine food is worshipped by oyster lovers.
Istrian oysters are grown mainly in Lim Bay, a wonderful landscape that has been a protected geomorphological and hydrogeological site since 1964, and declared a special marine reserve in 1980. Oyster cultivation requires a clean and unpolluted sea, which makes this bay an ideal place for this popular and adored shellfish. Everything you want to know about oysters, their cultivation, method of consumption and preparation, can be found here first hand, from local producers and caterers. In this submerged valley, oysters are served in local restaurants plucked directly from the sea, which in itself is a priceless and unique experience.
The combination of excellent food served right at the source, together with stunning views of beautiful vegetation and emerald seas, brings together the very best that nature and man can provide. Enjoying the juicy, sweet oyster meat in Lim Bay is an indescribable and truly luxurious experience.
