Marčana
Marčana is an ideal destination for lovers of unspoiled nature and authentic local flavours. It boasts 36 km of coastline with beautiful natural beaches and hidden coves. The area is known for its well-preserved Istrian village architecture and family-run farms producing award-winning cheeses, wines, honey, and extra virgin olive oil.
Top Experiences
Exploring Mutvoran
Discover the bestiary in the loggia, the town walls, and the Church of St. Mary Magdalene
Cheese tasting and visit to Kumparička estate in Cokuni
Visit to the bee park with honey tasting and apitherapy at API Raponja in
Exploring the remains of the castle and viewpoint near the Church of St. Agnes in Stari Rakalj
Walk along the Hauser seaside promenade in Stari Rakalj
Gastronomic Recommendations
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- Rakalj-style pot (maneštra or brodetto)
- Homemade cheese, honey, cured meat products (prosciutto, sausages, ombolo, pancetta), and extra virgin olive oil
- Excellent wines
Activities and Attractions
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- Visit to the Cycling House, Loborika – 15 min (Sundays 10:00–12:00 and on request)
- Tasting of award-winning cheeses and extra virgin olive oil at Vesna Sir, Loborika – 1 h
- Extra virgin olive oil tasting at OPG Martinčić and wine tasting at Kalavojna Winery, Radeki Polje – 1 h
- Visit to the Birthplace Museum of Mijo Mirković (Mate Balota) – 30 min
- Lunch/dinner at Konoba Placa in Rakalj or Konoba Da Rocco in Krnica – 1.5 h
- Additional: coffee at Beach Bar Pleme along the Hauser promenade, lunch/dinner at St. Mikula fish restaurant, or traditional taverns in Rakalj and Krnica
- Enjoy the natural beauty of Rulja pond, honey tasting at OPG Dubravac, and visit to Šegota Winery, Rakalj – 2 h
- Visit to Siljan Winery, Šegotići – 1 h
- Enjoy the natural beauty of Ciganica pond in Filipana and visit Diković Winery, Taškerovi Dvori – 1.5 h
Recommended One-Day Itinerary
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- 10:00–10:15 Visit to the Cycling House, Loborika
(Sundays 10:00–12:00 and on request) - 10:20–11:20 Tasting of award-winning cheeses and extra virgin olive oil, Vesna Sir, Loborika
- 11:30–12:30 Olive oil tasting at OPG Martinčić and wine tasting at Kalavojna Winery, Radeki Polje
- 12:45–13:15 Visit to Mutvoran – bestiary, town walls, Church of St. Mary Magdalene
- 13:30–14:30 Cheese tasting and visit to Kumparička estate, Cokuni
- 14:40–15:30 Visit to Siljan Winery, Šegotići
- 15:40–17:00 Lunch at Konoba Da Rocco, Krnica
- 17:10–17:45 Visit to the bee park with honey tasting and apitherapy, API Raponja, Krnica
- 18:00–18:15 Visit to the castle remains and viewpoint near the Church of St. Agnes
(Views of Kvarner Bay and Raša Bay) - 18:20–19:15 Walk along the Stjepan Hauser trail to Beach Bar Pleme in Luka Bay
Swimming and enjoying the sunset with a cocktail - 19:30–21:00 Dinner at St. Mikula restaurant in Stari Rakalj
and photo stop at the red lighthouse of St. Mikula
- 10:00–10:15 Visit to the Cycling House, Loborika
