Lone Hotel by Maistra Collection

Expect relaxed, refined, and just the right amount of surprising when you’re wining and dining. Mornings start with a flourish at the buffet, where show cooking and sweeping views set the tone for the day. And yes, you do want the made-to-order omelette.

Lunch is best enjoyed as a leisurely affair, on the terrace with a sea breeze for company and glass of something cold in hand. Come evening, you’re in for a real treat courtesy of Tekka by Lone. The concept: an elegant blend of Japanese technique and Istrian ingredients. Think authentic dishes, with a western twist – beautifully balanced, never overcomplicated, and on the right side of moreish.

This isn’t just a spa – it’s your official out-of-office. At Lone Wellness & Spa, relaxation comes in many glorious forms: a Finnish sauna that means business, aromatic steam that swirls like a good mystery, and an Istrian wine therapy ritual that’s basically skincare with a sommelier's touch.

Take a float in the warm indoor pool (water beds included – yes, really), or drift outdoors where Mediterranean herbs and sea air do what they do best. Feeling adventurous? The experience showers are... well, an experience.

Whether you’re chasing deep-tissue bliss or just need a moment to stare at the ceiling and forget your to-do list, this is self-care with style.

Here, little travellers are treated like the slightly stickier and question-happy VIPs they are. At MaiSky Kids’ Club, youngsters aged 4-12 can dive into crafty workshops, football and swimming schools, and even a little Croatian for beginners (parents, no pressure).

There’s a children’s seawater pool for daytime splashing, and evening entertainment that runs the full spectrum from magic shows to mini discos – glitter very much included. Meanwhile, grown-ups can relax with a cocktail or join the crew for guided cycling tours and forest adventures that work for all legs, big and small. No bribes required.

The pine tree-lined shoreline just steps from the pool. Whether your lounging on a perfectly-placed sunbed, paddling in the sea, or just grabbing at drink at the oh-so-convenient beach bar, this is what holiday afternoons are made for. 

The Istrian Wine Therapy on offer at the spa. They've harnessing the anti-ageing power of Istrian wines and made it into an invigorating treatment. Who knew there was more to love than just the taste?

The chance to dine at Pula Arena – one of the best preserved and more impressive amphitheatres in the world. Dating back to the 1st century, today it plays host to concerts, festivals, and very special dinners.