At the edge of perfection, where the deep blue waters of the sea meet with the lush and rich rolling hills of the Istria peninsula lays the territory of Matulji. The territory is filled with dense enchanted forests, antiquated stone villages with cobblestone roads, castles and old churches. The residents of Matulji are kind-0hearted and friendly.
Matulji is known for its sporting events and other popular sporting activities. You can hike endless trails through the countryside on one day and go scuba diving the next. When you get tired out, you can relax on the golden beaches of Istria and enjoy the Mediterranean sun as it beats down on you from above.
A long time ago, the area which is now known as Matulji was called Liburnija as it was the home of both skilled farmers and fisherman. Following the arrival of the great Roman Empire, the name would change to Matulji; which it’s been called for the better part of the last millennia. The Romans were followed by the Croats then the Franks,
It was during the middle ages that Matulji saw the most influential growth. It was a time of trade and Matulji was in the middle of it all. Known as the Amber Route, the city’s docks saw many ships carrying amber out to the Baltic Sea.
By 1873, a railway was built through the territory allowing Matulji to become for the first time, a tourist destination. In the following century, Matulji would fall under Italian until 1945, followed by Yugoslavia before finally becoming part of Croatia only a few decades ago.
There is quite literally so much to see and do in Matulji that actually choosing what to do while you are here is most often the hardest part about choosing to visit this ancient region of Istria.
Photo by d.pista 
