Ta edinstveni fenomen peščenih sipin v bližini vasi Šterna nedaleč od Grožnjana je danes neizogibna atrakcija severozahodne Istre, idealna za male in velike raziskovalce.
Do istrske puščave lahko pridete peš iz vasi Šterna po poti, ki vodi od cerkve sv. Mihaela. Sam pogled na laporaste sipine jemlje dih, plezanje z enega griča na drugega pa je popolna adrenalinska izkušnja, še posebej za otroke.

This unique phenomenon of sand dunes near the village of Šterna not far from Grožnjan is today an unavoidable attraction of northwestern Istria, ideal for small and large explorers. You can reach the Istrian desert on foot from the village of Šterna along the path that leads from the church of St. Michael. The mere sight of the marl dunes takes your breath away, and climbing from one hill to another is a perfect adrenaline rush, especially for children.