Rakalj is associated with the writer and economist Mijo Mirković, known as Mate Balota. His birth house contains an ethnographic memorial collection presenting his life, literary work, Istrian heritage and pottery tradition.
Those who choose Rakalj as a travel destination may wish to rent a holiday apartment.
Culture and History
The permanent exhibition of the Mijo Mirković Mate Balota memorial collection uses ethnographic materials, photographs, personal belongings, documents and audio recordings to present Mijo Mirković’s creative life. Visits are possible by prior telephone appointment.
Stari Rakalj is a multi-layered archaeological site near Rakalj and is listed in the Croatian Register of Cultural Goods under number Z-1764. In the nearby area, east of present-day Rakalj above Cape St. Nicholas, Stari Rakalj preserves the remains of a prehistoric hillfort, a Roman fortification, a medieval castle, defensive towers and watchposts, as well as the surviving 15th-century Church of St. Agnes.
At the traditional gastro event U Rakljansken loncu in Rakalj, culinary teams prepare Maneštra.
Nature and Trails
The Stjepan Hauser Trail is considered to be approximately 3.3 kilometres long each way; the walking time is about one hour each way, and the difficulty level is considered easy.
The St. Agnes viewpoint near Stari Rakalj can be reached from Rakalj in the direction of Cape St. Nicholas via an approximately two-kilometre-long trail through Mediterranean maquis and dry-stone walls. From the viewpoint, there are views towards Raša Bay, Labinština and Kvarner.
The Stjepan Hauser Trail offers views of Istrian bays and access to hidden beaches where juniper, sage and immortelle fill the air with their fragrance.
Luka Rakalj is considered a natural, secluded pebble and rocky beach; it is accessible by boat or via a footpath.
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