Late summer has its own rhythm. The days are still bathed in sunshine, but the world is no longer blinded by the euphoria of heat. Nature is calming down in golden hues, tourists are slowly disappearing from postcards, the air becomes softer, more fragrant, more personal. This is a time for those who are looking for more than just a break – they are looking for an experience. A time when you can afford that luxurious silence that is often swallowed up by crowds and self-serve cocktail palm trees in summer. Villa Don Giordano offers just that.
And it is precisely in this transitional period, when Istria shows its most authentic face – with vineyards glowing in amber, local markets full of seasonal treasures, and nature gently whispering “stay a little longer” – that there is a place that perfectly embodies this beauty. Hidden among the hills of Vižinada, where the roads smell of olive trees and lavender, stands Villa Don Giordano. Not as a hotel, not as an apartment, but as a place where luxury meets the soul of the place – and together they create a home that makes you want to stay longer than you planned.
When luxury gets character – and the scent of lavender
Villa Don Giordano is not just a villa – it is a statement. It unobtrusively blends Tuscan grace with Istrian earthiness. On 3,300 square meters of privacy and gently rolling gardens, the villa spreads out over more than 530 m² living space – and every inch is thoughtfully designed and made for enjoyment. There is no room for coincidence here – neither in the decor nor in the view.
The exterior is filled with authentic stone details that any house in Chianti would be happy to adopt. And the interior? It's a symphony of light, softness, and understated Italian design. Four spacious bedrooms, each with its own private bathroom, invite you to carefree lazing around – that noble lazing around that we often forget to practice. The living spaces breathe with the house – bright, airy, in natural tones, furnished with hand-selected furniture that doesn't scream "expensive" but whispers "well-chosen".
A place where dinner is not a meal, but an experience
In this villa, days are not divided by hours, but by feelings – and evenings are reserved for pleasureThe spacious terrace with outdoor kitchen is not there just to look pretty in the photo. It is intended for long dinners under the stars, for those when a bottle of wine is never too much, and for those where silence is the greatest spice.
And since details are important, of course there is also the option private chef, which uses local ingredients to create something that could easily be on a fine dining restaurant menu. But here it's better – because you're in flip-flops, surrounded by the people you love, and you don't need to make a reservation two months in advance.
Wellness without the noise. Just you, the pool and that smell of something ethereal
If you feel like you need an extra layer of relaxation (although silence itself is healing), here it is wellness corner. Poolside massages, aromatherapy, beauty treatments – all the things we promise ourselves we'll treat ourselves to once, but then life comes along. Well, here life leaves you alone.
And if you want a romantic evening, let us just give you a hint: candles + view of olive groves + glasses of wine = perfect scenery. Instagram? Yes, but first, breathe.
Vižinada – a destination with soul and wine
Location is of course key. And Vizinada, with its position in the heart of Istria, is the ideal starting point for anyone who wants to experience the region in a local, slow, authentic way. Wine roads, olive groves, agritourism with homemade cheeses and truffles, cycling tours, towns like from the times before selfies... Everything is within reach, but far enough away to never disturb your peace.
Late summer and autumn are almost a secret season in Istria – without crowds, without scorching heat, with nature just right and just right. The ideal backdrop for those who know that true luxury is not in gilded bathrooms, but in a space where you can truly relax.
Why you'll want to stay longer than you planned
Villa Don Giordano is a villa that you don't stay in - you live in it. It's not a tourist attraction, but a place where you become part of the landscape. Where you can, if you want, spend the day in a bathrobe, a book and the occasional "one-more-glass-of-wine" moment. Or use it as a base camp for hedonistic adventures around magical Istria.
Anyway – If you're looking for a place where life doesn't happen past you, but together with you, you've just found it.
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