SAY CHEERS TO A BEER BATH

WHERE: ISTRIA, CROATIA ONLY a hop over the Adriatic sea, Croatia commands a similar culinary prowess to Italy yet its food scene is still underappreciated by outsiders.

Istria’s olive oil has received worldwide acclaim and it’s the only place in the world where top-quality white and black truffle varieties can be found together.

A healthy craft beer scene is also emerging and one brewery has even gone so far as to launch the country’s first beer spa. Located in Buje, the San Servolo Resort & Beer Spa invites guests to relax in a beer-filled tub while helping themselves to pints from nearby taps.

Stay in smart accommodation and dine at the resort’s restaurant, where menu highlights include truffles and beef from the region’s long-horned Boskarin cattle – along with dishes marinated in beer. How: Double rooms from £95 with breakfast. Visit sanservoloresort.com/ beer-spa