Mekiši Kod Kaštelira: Holiday Apartments and Holiday Homes

Culture

The Legović family has been producing wine in Mekiši kod Kaštelira since 1937. The Legovina winery produces twelve wine labels in four categories. Legovina’s vineyards are predominantly planted with Istrian Malvasia; Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc, White Muscat, Teran, Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc are also grown. Legovina cultivates twelve hectares of vineyards on deep red soil at an altitude of 150 to 250 metres.

Legovina’s wines are available in the winery’s cellar. Wine tastings at Legovina require advance registration. O.P.G. Matković is also part of the local offering with a stand at Mekiši 5, where seasonal vegetables and preserved foods are sold. O.P.G. Matković processes vegetables and fruit into šalša, peperonata and marmelada.

Those choosing Mekiši kod Kaštelira as a holiday destination may want to rent a holiday apartment.

Nature

Kaštelir-Labinci is situated in a landscape with Mediterranean vegetation, olive groves, vineyards and fields. The local paths connected with Mekiši lead through forest trails, olive groves and vineyards and offer views of the surrounding hills. The “Trail staze” offering is connected with Tadini, Mekiši and Vrbanovica.

The Nigrinjansko Blago route leads through Tadini and Mekiši kod Kaštelira. It is 12.8 kilometres long, has an elevation gain of 234 metres and takes three hours. The area around the trail was once crossed by the Roman road Via Flavia. The network of trails in the Kaštelir-Labinci area also includes shorter, easier routes suitable for recreational athletes with lower levels of physical fitness and for families with children.

Further destinations: Labinci, Krancici, Tadini, Kovači, Kastelir

To the overarching travel overview: Općina Kaštelir - Labinci.