“When on the Istrian island of Brijuni all the yet unexplored and mostly inaccessible monuments from all ages, from the early periods of the pre-Roman Istria until the 16th century, will be discovered and made accessible to research then this beautiful island will be a unique museum rich in architectural inventory of high artistic and \[…\]
In Fažana, the sea has always been at the center of life, and fishing has shaped local traditions for generations. It’s no surprise, then, that pilchard – holds a starring role on Fažana’s tables.
Camping & tourist resort Bi Village Dragonja 115 52212 Valbandon Tel: +385 (0)52 300 300 E-mail: info@bivillage.com Web: www.bivillage.com Camping Pineta Perojska cesta 41 52212 Fažana Tel: +385 (0)52 521 884 E-mail: pineta@brijunirivijera.hr Web: www.pinetafazana.hr
OLIVE OIL – ELIXIR OF GOD If we are looking for the autochthonous product of Istria – high quality olive oil whose feature reflects the autochthonous sort and typical habitat
Fažana’s cuisine reflects the rich layers of Istrian culinary tradition, where the flavours of the sea meet the hearty tastes of the countryside
Fažana is one of the few places in Istria that once had an amphora workshop. Amphorae were the first known containers used for transporting food products. They featured two handles for easy carrying and a narrow neck for secure transportation. Their pointed bottoms allowed them to be stacked efficiently by embedding them in sand—either in \[…\]
Roman trail Vasianum Owing to its geographical position, proximity of the sea and fertile fields with Mediterranean crops, Fažana was an important economic center of Roman civilization, which in the Antiquity was under the administrative-political center of the Roman colony Pula (Pola). The area of Fažana comprises Runci cove in the south, coastal area of \[…\]
The Path of Good Vibrations The Good Vibrations Trail is a hiking and cycling trail where you can bring your pet. These specially selected locations are ideal for walking, playing and exploring. Description: circular, easy 5 km long trail Promenade with a view of Brijuni Take your pet for an easy walk along the sea, \[…\]
Countdown: 10, 9, 8… A thousand years before Christ, the Phoenicians sailed across the Mediterranean, carrying olive seedlings, olive oil, and wine on their ships. The ancient Greeks fell in love with olives and vines, planting them wherever they established colonies in unknown lands. Wherever there is an olive tree, there is civilization. …7, 6, \[…\]
Veli and Mali Brijun, Sv. Marko, Gaz, Obljak, Galija, Gruj, Vanga, Madona. Vrsar, Sv. Jerolim and Kozada together form one of the most beautiful archipelagos in the Mediterranean. You can experience this beauty along with the murmur of waves on a boat tour from Fažana. The tour of the islands, offered by boatmen at Fažana’s \[…\]
Sculptures, and benches, modern works of art along the waterfront suggest the call of tradition in modernity. From Roman presence, inspirational background of Antonio Smareglia’s works to the everyday life of fishermen, and relaxing experience of nature, each sculpture or bench offers a unique insight into Fažana’s story. Play an ancient game at the very \[…\]
For all those seeking fun, adrenaline and recreation, there is a wide range of watersports activities to keep you active during your stay.
Biodiversity refers to the variety of plant and animal life, which is increasingly endangered today. Even the smallest efforts toward its preservation are valuable. This small park, rich in both cultural and natural significance, is home to several well-known native olive varieties, along with two newly discovered ones unique to the wider region. In addition \[…\]
A whole new world awaits you with snorkelling. Experience the wonder of Fažana’s history and maritime life beneath the waves. Before you jump in the water, though, there are a few basic things you need to know before you try to snorkel. What is snorkeling? Snorkeling in Fažana Navigate the ancient world of Fažana in \[…\]
Horseback riding schools, excursions and other activities in nature, complete with enjoyments in gastronomic specialities of the area are an unavoidable part of this unique adventure. Ranch Barba Tone Manjadvorci 60, Barban M: +385 (0)98 9829073, +385 (0)98 701377 ranch@pu.t-com.hr www.istra-riding.com Ranch Nemir i Sjena Galižana M: +385 (0)91 5332986 nemir.sjena@gmail.com Ranch Istra \[…\]
Step into the magical world of olive trees — from ancient groves to golden olive oil! Play, learn, and discover how olives are transformed into healthy, fragrant oil. Fun games and interactive adventures await!
The history of Mediterranean towns often relies on mythopoetic records and legends. The story of the Argonauts, mythical seafarers who fleeing with the Golden Fleece from the Black Sea upstream along the Danube arrived to the north Adriatic coast, is also related to Istria, its coastal region. Among other things it is a story of \[…\]
At the turn of the 19th and 20th centuries Fažana was surely the most photographed town in Istria thanks to Rodolfo Marincovich, entrepreneur, but above all professional photographer and film maker. The number of postcards with motifs of Fažana of that time was so great that it could even make larger towns and fashionable resorts \[…\]
The Austro-Hungarian Navy invested in scientific-research and educational voyages with their sailing ships. In addition to several ships that sailed around the world collecting different experience and spreading information about the Austro-Hungarian Monarchy, a beautiful steam-powered sailing ship promoted the name of Fažana all over the world. This was the three-masted wooden ship “Fasana”. Constructed \[…\]
Wedding register of the parish of St. Cosmas and Damian dates from 1871 to the present day
Perhaps you are a fishing enthusiast or want to see what it is like to go fishing with fishermen from Fažana. The waters of Fažana are rich in white and oily fish and it is truly exciting to catch fish or watch fishermen hauling in nets full of fish in the early morning hours or \[…\]
Pet Home Shop Stoja 14A (Max City Pula) 52100 Pula Tel. +385 52 645 895 www.pethomeshop.hr Pet centar Bože Gumpca 32 52100 Pula Tel. +385 52 638 575 www.pet-centar.hr Zoo Center Pipi Trg prvog svibnja 3 52100 Pula Tel. +385 99 732 7268 www.facebook.com/zoocentarpipi Pet shop Max Faverijska ul. 27 52100 Pula Tel. +385 52 \[…\]
In 1785, after the peasants had harvested the last olive from the bishop’s groves at Cape San Lorenzo in Fažana and set off for Vodnjan to press their rich haul, the noble Mr. Antonio Artusio cried out: “No! That’s not how it’s done. The olives must be pressed in my mill!” Mr. Artusio had leased \[…\]
From Roman ruins, sacral heritage, the inspiring background of Antonio Smareglia’s work to the daily life of fishermen and a relaxing experience of nature, each trail offers a unique insight into the story of Fažana.
BUŽA MUŠKA The most widespread autochthonous olive variety in Istria, highly valued for its resistance and aromatic oil. ROSINJOLA The “queen” of olive groves, highly valued for its abundant yield and its oil with pronounced fruity notes and mild pungency. KARBONACA A local variety that has been revitalized thanks to the recovery of old, abandoned \[…\]
The numerous Marincovich family, that arrived from Komiža to Fažana by boat after the Battle of Vis in 1866, left an indelible imprint on the economic and social life of Fažana. In the second half of the 19th century this small fishing town flourished in all areas. With the arrival of Paul Kuplewieser on Brijuni \[…\]
An olive grove is not just a place of cultivation – it is a space where nature and tradition exist in harmony. Here, rich biodiversity, native and rare olive cultivars, and daily work guided by the rhythm of the seasons come together. The grove is home to a wide variety of plant and animal species, \[…\]
In the years before the outbreak of World War I positions are fortified on Veli and Mali Brijun, as well as Barbariga. New, more sophisticated forts are built and new long-range artillery is installed at mayor coastal forts. The defense level of the channel is increased to a maximum, which also proves the importance of \[…\]
It may seem simple, but producing quality olive oil requires hard work, knowledge, and strength. From year-round tree care to harvesting and pressing, each step is crucial. The millstone and the press are the main elements of ancient oil mills. After the olives were crushed in a stone mill, the resulting paste was placed in \[…\]
Istria’s unique location, where the Mediterranean reaches its closest point to the Alps, contributed to its strong economic development in the Roman Empire. Olive oil production and trade played a key role in this economy due to the oil’s nutritional value and rich flavour. Fažana was home to one of the most developed Roman economic \[…\]
The transformation of Fažana from a small, poor fishing town to an economic center and favorite tourist destination was considerably fast, as a result of the increased development of south Istria at the turn of the 19th and 20th centuries. The first sign of a new wind blowing in Fažana was in 1884, when the \[…\]
Estuaries of constant or occasional watercourses flowing into the sea are biologically highly productive places. At such a meeting point of saltwater and freshwater several habitats with a large number of plant and animal species are formed. On the shore along the sea, there are salt marshes and salt meadows, prominent among them being glasswort \[…\]
The life of the Middle Ages of Fažana and its surroundings logically continued on the tradition of the Classical and late Classical periods. Not much is known about this period, especially its very beginning, but it is clearly evident that Christianity was deeply rooted in the early Middle Ages, which is proved by numerous remains \[…\]
Where tradition, nature, and the story of olive oil come to life The story of olive oil in Fažana dates back more than two thousand years, to the time of the Roman Empire. Istria’s mild Mediterranean climate, rocky terrain, and generous sunlight made it an ideal landscape for olive cultivation—a fact well recognized by the \[…\]
In Fažana, life has always revolved around the olive tree—its harvests, its golden olive oil, and its deep roots in family traditions. For centuries, olive groves have shaped the landscape and the rhythm of everyday life in our small coastal town. These audio stories bring you closer to living heritage, sharing anecdotes of olive trees \[…\]
REMAINS OF A SACRAL STRUCTURE Excavations from 1986-88 at Vela Boška site in Valbandon yielded the foundations of an aisleless early medieval church with a polygonal apse on the outside. It was erected on the remains of a rural-type Classical settlement (villa rustica). The valuable pre-Romanesque stone furnishings date this site from the end of \[…\]
The life of the Middle Ages of Fažana and its surroundings continued on the tradition of the Classical and late Classical periods. Not much is known about this period, especially its very beginning, but it is evident that Christianity was deeply rooted in the early Middle Ages, which is proved by a number of remains \[…\]
Centuriation (according to lat. centum = hundred), known as such in Roman cadastral land division procedures, was based on the concept of the centuria, an area roughly measuring 700 meters per side and comprising a hundred smaller parts. Centuriation served as a means for the Romans to systematically divide land into uniform parcels allocated to \[…\]
The life of the Middle Ages of Fažana and its surroundings logically continued on the tradition of the Classical and late Classical periods. Not much is known about this period, especially its very beginning, but it is clearly evident that Christianity was deeply rooted in the early Middle Ages, which is proved by numerous remains \[…\]
Restoration of artworks: Ministry of Culture of the Republic of Croatia, Parish of SS. Cosmas and Damian, Municipality of Fažana and Fažana Tourist Board. Altar of Our Lady of the Rosary (wood, carved, polychrome, gilded, Venetian workshop (?), late 16th, early 17th century (?)) Before restoration \[…\]
Fažana’s waterfront, together with the wonderful folk costumes and traditional folk dances, will surely inspire you to learn the dance steps and round off your entire experience of Istrian tradition
Walking is one of the best ways to experience a destination, the highlights of the city center, landscapes, and extraordinary sunsets. Pause the everyday life for an instant, and take in all the awe inspiring moments. Explore Fažana and Valbandon on foot If you take the footpath from Fazana along the road to Pula, you \[…\]
There is nowhere quite as wonderful as the beach! Bi dog beach, Bi Village Valbandon Pineta beach, Fažana
Spend a relaxed and unforgettable holiday in Fažana and Valbandon, which you and your pet will surely enjoy.
At the beginning of the 20th century in the coastal area of Valbandon there was a fish processing and ice making plant. It seems that the plant was not profitable enough, and so led to the idea of tourist orientation, which was at the time beginning to develop in certain destinations of the “Austrian Riviera”, \[…\]
Fažana Apartmani Davorka Davorka Matohanac Pino Budicin 7 52212 Fažana Tel: +385 (0)52 521 515 E-mail: davorka.matohanac@pu.ht.hr Web: http://www.apartmani-davorka.hr/ https://www.infofazana.hr/smjestaj/privatni-smjestaj/a/fazana/matohanac-davorka-/ Apartmani Balija Duilia Balija Galižanska cesta 8 52212 Fažana Tel: +385 (0)52 521 565 E-mail: nicoletta.balija@gmail.com Web: https://www.infofazana.hr/smjestaj/privatni-smjestaj/a/fazana/balija-duilia-/ Apartments Škoravić Barbara Škoravić Puljska cesta 21 52212 Fažana Tel: +385 (0)912054400 E-mail: info@apartments-skoravic.com Web: www.apartments-skoravic.com https://www.infofazana.hr/smjestaj/privatni-smjestaj/a/apartments-skoravic/ \[…\]
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