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Covered with the tastes of the hinterland

The old houses in Istrian villages are encircled by autochthonous Istrian olive groves, vineyards, and orchards. Here the wells are precious and rocky fences provide shelter to the courtyards from the winds blowing from the land. Create your own stories in the countryside! 

ISTRIAN COUNTRYSIDE PICKS

Padna

Padna

To reach this tightly constructed typical Istrian village, you must pass through olive groves with up to 300-year-old olive trees. In the middle of the village, you will find the church of St. Blaise. It is said that the bell tower by the church was built by the villagers from the proceeds of selling mangold.
Krkavče and the Krkavče Rock

Krkavče and the Krkavče Rock

The Krkavče Rock, near the village of Krkavče, is said to be more than a thousand years old! On this meter and a half rock you will find the relief image of a man with sunrays surrounding his head. It is thought to be a depiction of a prehistoric deity associated with the sun.
The village and Castle of Socerb

The village and Castle of Socerb

The village of Socerb on Karst Edge is part of the protected settlement heritage. Near it is a castle, the only fortified castle nearby. Its courtyard is connected to an underground cave and offers impressive views of the Bay of Koper and the Gulf of Trieste.
The Sacred Cave on Socerb

The Sacred Cave on Socerb

This sacred cave is the only underground church in Slovenia. It is said that St. Servulus hid in there for almost two years. The cave and its creek are 231 meters long and 44 meters deep. The entrance to the cave is in the woods near Socerb Castle.
Podpeč and Grad Cave

Podpeč and Grad Cave

Right above Podpeč village, you will find a fortified tower from the 11th century. Nearby we can find the Grad Cave, a prehistoric shelter used in case of potential enemy attacks. During the Turkish invasion it was made into a fortress.
The House of Kapeluča in Nova Vas

The House of Kapeluča in Nova Vas

In the narrow stone house in Nova Vas above Dragonja, you will find a village museum named after the last housewife who lived there. The exhibit includes objects from everyday life in the times gone by.