Krancici: Holiday Apartments and Holiday Homes

The cycling route Stari Rimski Put runs through Krančići; in places, it follows the historic Roman road Via Flavia. Nearby, the Staza Šparoga crosses an area known for wild asparagus.

Anyone wishing to rent a holiday apartment in Krančići plans their trip around this location.

Cycling and Trails

Vrbanovica is nearby, an excursion and memorial site connected by cycling and hiking trails. The trail routes in Kaštelir-Labinci also include shorter and easier routes suitable for less physically fit recreational athletes and families with children. They lead through forest paths, olive groves and vineyards, offering views of the surrounding hills.

The Pješačka staza 512 “Dva mlina” leads to two old mills near the former bed of the Mirna. Sabadin is also nearby, an excursion spot 170 metres above sea level with views across the surrounding area.

Landscape

Natura Camp Karli in Krančići is set in a natural environment combining woodland and olive groves. Tastings of wine, olive oil, honey and other products are offered there. Natura kamp KARLI at Krančići 27 comprises three cabins for four people and one glamping tent for two plus two guests.

Culture and Tradition

The municipality’s Ethnographic Museum preserves exhibits that give visitors a direct impression of how people in the region lived in the past. Kuzminje is traditionally characterised by a church procession in honour of Saints Cosmas and Damian; traditional dishes are also prepared there live.

Gramperijada takes place every summer at the end of July in the centre of Kaštelir. The event features potato dishes and products from local family businesses.

Cuisine

Local production in Kaštelir-Labinci includes wine, potatoes, olive oil, honey and vegetables. Some wine cellars are listed on maps of the wine roads of Istria County. At Butiga, Friday Tasting presents two local family businesses every Friday in July and August.

Together In Tour visits agritourism sites in Kaštelir-Labinci and includes tastings of wine, brandy, olive oil and other local products. Gourm-E Bike is a guided cycling and culinary experience held every Monday in July and August, visiting local family businesses. The tour also leads to Butiga, the shop for local produce; tastings are offered at its stops.

Istarska Kapljica produces extra virgin olive oil from olives grown in its own groves and accepts appointments for tastings. OPG Čehić offers tastings at the farm and sells its own products; visitors are welcomed there daily by prior arrangement. At OPG Oliveri, visitors can taste olive oil and learn about the differences between various olive varieties.

OPG Matković sells seasonal vegetables as well as processed vegetable and fruit products at a stall in Mekiši. OPG Radoš has a rustic tasting room where its own products can be sampled.

Other location pages: Kastelir, Kovači, Labinci, Mekiši Kod Kaštelira, Tadini

For the higher-level travel overview: Općina Kaštelir - Labinci.