The truffle is the supreme delicacy that had been enjoyed by the Mesopotamian rulers 4000 years ago, and it is still one of the most prestigious foodstuffs in world gastronomy. This intense flavour royal mushroom was known to the ancient Greeks and the Roman emperors, and it was also served at the French court and among the Austro-Hungarian aristocracy. It is very rare and it grows only in several locations in Europe - in some parts of France and Italy and in Istria, favoured by mild climate, small temperature variations and grey clay soil.

The white and the black truffles have their natural habitat in the Istrian truffle-triangle between Pazin, Buje and Buzet, especially in the valley of the river Mirna and in the Motovun Forest. They grow underground, and they are searched after by specially trained dogs.

October is the top season of the white truffles, which are also the most expensive and the most valuable truffles. But, even before and after this period, throughout most of the autumn, Istria lives in the rhythm of truffles with the abundance of festivities dedicated to this noble mushroom. The guests that come from the whole region are presented with the typical truffle dishes: fuži, pljukanci, gnocchi, fritada and various meat combinations. There are also many exhibitions and fairs, with plenty of excellent opportunities to meet the world of this magic, aromatic tuber known for its aphrodisiac features.

Truffle Days 2024

01.09.2024, Motovun-Montona
Opening of the white truffle season
Truffle hunting and tasting

07.09. - 08.09.2024, Buzet
Subotina & Subotina in an old fashioned way 

05.10. - 03.11.2024, Livade
Zigante Truffle Days

19.10. - 20.10.2024, Livade 
Tuber(food) fest

19.10. - 20.10.2024, Motovun-Montona
Teran and Truffle Festival

02.11. - 03.11.2024, Buzet
Truffle Festival