Kanfanar: Holiday Apartments and Holiday Homes

The bell tower of Kanfanar was built in 1732, is 25 metres high and has three bells.

Those considering Kanfanar as a travel destination may want to rent a holiday apartment.

Culture and History

The parish church of St Sylvester in Kanfanar dates from the 17th century. Its pulpit originally stood in the Basilica of St Sophia in Dvigrad.

Nearby are the preserved remains of Dvigrad, which was first mentioned in 879. The remains are enclosed by two rings of city walls, a city gate and three defensive towers. The Church of St Sophia stands on Dvigrad’s central and highest plateau, at the main square. Its present appearance most likely dates from the 13th century. The Church of St Agatha is also nearby, an early Romanesque building with wall paintings dating from the second half of the 11th century.

Kašteljir is also nearby, a prehistoric archaeological site below a former hillfort settlement.

Getting Around

The Štrika-Ferata cycling and walking trail follows the former Kanfanar–Rovinj railway branch line. The route crosses three bridges and passes four railway stations and 14 guardhouses. The “Journey to Central Istria” trail begins and ends in the centre of the Municipality of Kanfanar.

Local Traditions

Park istarskog vola is a themed visitor complex in Kanfanar dedicated to the history of the Istrian ox. The park includes multimedia elements, children’s games and information boards about the Istrian ox. The growth stages of Istrian cattle are also depicted in life size.

Fužijada is a gastro show in Kanfanar centred around fuži, an Istrian pasta. Women from Kanfanar demonstrate how to make fuži by hand, and visitors can learn the process. Kanfanar’s programme includes the Fužijada and Jakovlja festivals, a presentation of young olive oil and the Dan limskih oštriga event. There are also plans for a shop selling local products and a themed trail to the Kašteljir picnic area.

Nature

Nearby there is a climbing crag with semi-caves and views of medieval Dvigrad and the Limska draga area.

Other places in the same municipality are Žuntići, Kurili, Marići, Dubravci, Burići, Sosici, Barat and Bubani.

To the higher-level travel overview: Municipality of Kanfanar.