Orihi: Holiday Apartments and Holiday Homes

Near Orihi lies Križica, a viewpoint at an altitude of 330 metres. A five-metre-high cross and a small chapel dedicated to Our Lady of Mount Carmel stand there; a Mass is celebrated here every year in mid-July.

Those who choose Orihi as their destination can combine their stay with plans to rent a holiday apartment there.

Culture and Events

Mototrka na prstenac is regarded as an annual event held in Orihi and attracts motor enthusiasts. The track used for it is approximately 30 metres long; participants had to complete it in five seconds. The event was also part of the 18th Dan sela Orihi. Despite the bad weather, more than 300 visitors came to this village festival.

A traditional vintage car gathering in Orihi was followed by a panoramic drive through the Barbanština region. More than 70 cars and motorcycles came to Orihi for Old Timer's Day and Old Fićo Day in 2017; both events were also part of the Dan sela Orihi programme.

Cuisine

Vorichi is regarded as a traditional Istrian tavern in Orihi and as a place offering views over the family vineyard. Konoba Vorichi is regarded as a place with a menu inspired by local recipes and seasonal ingredients. It features homemade pasta with local wines as well as homemade desserts, including sweet treats with honey and walnuts.

Hiking

The “Walk and Taste” excursion is described as an approximately 13-kilometre forest hike from Hrboki via Majčići and Grandići to Orihi. In the proposed form, it also includes a guided tour of natural attractions and a tasting of local specialities.

More local pages: Bicici, Želiski, Melnica, Grandići, Petehi, Hrboki, Puntera, Manjadvorci

To the higher-level travel overview: Općina Barban.