Bicici: Holiday Apartments and Holiday Homes

Bičići combines a long-standing Martinja tradition with the Via St. Martin. The circular hiking and cycling route starts and ends in the village, is 14.1 km long, has an elevation gain of 111 m, and takes approximately 4–5 hours.

Culture

Bičići has a long-standing Martinja tradition associated with the veneration of Saint Martin, whose origins are described as dating back to the Frankish period.

The single-nave Church of Saint Martin north of Bičići probably dates back to the 11th century. It was restored in 1315, contains a preserved Crucifixion fresco from the first half of the 14th century, and is associated with a monastery mentioned in the Istrian Survey of 1325.

Routes

In the area around Bičići, the Via St. Martin passes through Glavani and the local Adrenaline Park before returning to Bičići. The route adds an optional stop for an adventure activity to the hiking or cycling excursion.

Geographical Location

Bičići is located outside the main road corridors and is reached via the local Orbanići–Šajini road, in hilly inland terrain.

The surrounding area of Bičići includes Soardo-Bembo Palace, Vižače, Dvigrad Castle, Brestovica, and Standar.

The wider regional area around Bičići includes Arheološki muzej Istre, Goli, and Škaraba.

More local pages: Puntera, Orihi, Želiski, Kožljani, Prhati, Balići Ii, Petehi, Šajini.

Anyone wishing to rent a holiday apartment in Bicici can continue their accommodation search afterwards.

To the higher-level travel overview: Općina Barban.