The Brijuni archipelago, consisting of fourteen idyllic islands, is a region of stunning beauty just off the west coast of the Istrian peninsula. The National Park covers an area of 34 square kilometres and is home to a remarkable collection of animals thanks to the legacy left behind by Marshal Tito, Former Yugoslavia’s most famous leader. The mild Mediterranean climate, rich in warm weather and humidity, makes for prosperous plant life – close to 700 species – and ensures the exotic wildlife is easily acclimatised. Visitors’ attractions include the Safari Park and Marshal Tito’s former summer residence, as well as an ancient Roman Villa dating back to the 2nd century BC, the 5th century St Mary’s Church, and a hill fort dating back to the Bronze Age (14th century BC). Marine life is also wide and varied, with fish, sea urchins and sponges in abundance, and divers can take full advantage of organised guided groups to view and photograph the seabed.

Islands:
Galija
Gaz
Grunj
Kozada
Mali Brijun
Okrugljak
Pusti (Madona)
St. Mark
St. Jerome
Supin
Supinic
Vanga (Krasnica)
Veliki Brijun
Vrsar

Flora:
Macchia
Meadows
Holm oak (Quercus ilex)
Laurel forest (Laurus nobilis)
Conifer

Fauna:
Aksis Deer (Aksis aksis)
Asian Elephant
Black Tang
Chital
Cormorants
Date-shell
Dolphins
Donkey
European Hare (Lepus europaeus sp.)
Fallow Deer (Dama dama)
Goats
Gull
Istrian Ox
Istrian Sheep
Jadranski Bracic
Mouflon (Ovis musimon)
Mountain Zebra
Nilgai Antelope
Pen-shell
Plains Zebra
Sea Swallows
Tunicate
Turtles
Waterbuck
Zebu Cattle