Sovinjak: Holiday Apartments and Holiday Homes
Accommodation in Sovinjak
Culture and History
Sovinjak is a historic hilltop settlement with a linear layout that widens into a central square with a church. Its heritage includes the Renaissance bell tower of St. George, the Gothic Chapel of St. Roch from the early 16th century with wall paintings created by Domenicus Utinensis in 1571, a granary dating from 1647, as well as preserved Baroque and Classicist houses and palaces.
A church in Sovinjak is used several times for concerts of sacred art.
Those who choose Sovinjak as the destination for their stay can plan to rent a holiday apartment.
Landscape
Sovinjak is located in the hills above the central Mirna Valley, where winegrowing and beekeeping are practised.
The plateau next to the Church of St. George offers a panoramic view.
Wine and Local Traditions
A local tradition says that the Roman empress Livia Drusilla drank exclusively Pucinum wine from Sovinjak.
Every year at the beginning of October, Bela nedeja takes place in Sovinjak. It offers wine and sparkling wine tastings.
Sovinjak is known for its olive oil production.
Cycling
Route 513 TARTUFINA is an official cycling route running Buzet–Sovinjak–Istarske Toplice–Buzet. It passes through Sovinjak and continues towards Brnozi and Sirotići.
The 34.7-kilometre route is classified as difficult. Of this, 12.5 kilometres run on asphalt and 22.2 kilometres on gravel.
To the overarching travel overview: Općina Buzet.
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