Nedešćina is a small town and municipality in Istria, Croatia. It is situated on a small plateau above the Raša river valley, in the Labin hinterland, at about 300 meters above sea level. The sea is only ten kilometers away, in Rabac, so this unique area is somehow a connection between green and blue Istria. The village has about 600 inhabitants, but about 3000 people live in the whole commune. The history of this region, as well as the whole area, is long and turbulent because of its favorable geographic location and fertile land. The Nedešćina area has been inhabited since the Bronze Age, when Illyrian-Celtic tribes built prehistoric ruins on the hills in this area. During the Middle Ages was the estate of various noble families from Germany, Patriarch of Aquileia and Venetians. The real development of this area dates back to the early days of mining in the 19th century under French and then Austrian rule. Today the Nedešćina area is developed and very attractive for tourists because of the numerous opportunities for active recreation on the cycling and hiking trails, and exploring nature and ancient ruins. Various forms of private accommodation are offered in Nedešćina and the surrounding area.