Muntić is situated on elevated ground above the southeastern surroundings of Pula, between Valtura and Loborika and away from the main modern roads. Those who choose Muntić as their place to stay may be planning to rent a holiday apartment there.
Cycling Route and Equestrian Facilities
The official NESACTIUM cycling route is an easy 9.5-kilometre route that starts and ends at St. Jerome's Church in Muntić. From Muntić, it leads to the archaeological site of Nezakcij and offers views of nature and prehistoric sites.
The Muntić Equestrian Club has equestrian facilities in Muntić that prospective members can visit.
Culture and Village Life
The parish church of St. Jerome is a single-nave church with a bell gable, a bell dating from 1396, a Gothic-vaulted interior, a statue of the Virgin Mary and a painting by A. Samasse from 1827.
Galerija Kapelan has been active in Muntić since 2019 and houses a private ethnographic collection. It also preserves rescued and conserved antiquities connected with village and urban life in Istria. A photography exhibition was scheduled for the Kapelan Gallery in Muntić from 30 January to 28 February 2026.
Muntić has a strong tradition of folk musicians and kantaduri. A relief depiction is located in the centre of the village, while the old communal cistern is considered a small local attraction.
History
In medieval sources, the area of Muntić was called Rumijan (Rumianum) and has been documented since the 10th century. Dalmatian refugees were settled in Muntić in several waves during the 16th century. Muntić's old name survives in the name of the Runjanka pond.
Events
Muntić Night is a traditional folk festival held on the Muntić football pitch. The 2024 edition was organised by NK Muntić under the patronage of the Ližnjan Tourist Board.
Jerolimova is considered a folk festival associated with 30 September in Muntić. The 2024 programme included a veterans' football match between NK Muntić and NK Ližnjan.
A playful exploration based on brochures by the Ližnjan Tourist Board includes Jadreški, Muntić and Valtura. It was designed as imaginative, educational and participatory content for guests.
