Majkusi: Holiday Apartments and Holiday Homes

Northwest of Majkusi lies Trogrla Cave, a karst cave and archaeological site. It preserves evidence of human visits in the Middle Ages, antiquity and prehistoric times. In Višnjan, the holiday accommodation Villa Valeria is located at Majkusi 1a; it is described as featuring a private pool, an enclosed garden, an outdoor shower and a covered summer kitchen with a fireplace.

Renting a holiday apartment in Majkusi can be part of your travel planning.

Culture

In the vicinity of Majkusi, the Church of St. John the Baptist and its cemetery stand on the remains of a prehistoric hillfort and a Roman rural building with a water reservoir. The church was built in the 16th century on the site of an earlier church. It stands in the centre of Sveti Ivan od Šterne; the settlement is located on the local road to Majkusi. Traditionally, Sveti Ivan od Šterne celebrates Ivanja, the feast of St. John the Baptist, on 24 June.

The castle complex of the Polesini family is associated with Sveti Ivan od Šterne and the address Majkusi in Višnjan. It comprises a walled rectangular park; a Baroque stone cistern stands in its courtyard. A square tower has been preserved on the north side of the complex.

The parish church of St. Quiricus and St. Julitta stands on Višnjan’s main square; it is part of the old town heritage.

Nature

The marked 7.7-kilometre hiking route Sovina staza begins near Višnjan, leads through the forest and along gravel paths towards Tićan, and then returns to Višnjan. It combines woodland, local natural features, shady rest areas and views over the Istrian landscape. The Vena viewpoint on Sovina staza overlooks olive groves, vineyards and the sea; on clear days, mountain panoramas can be seen in the distance.

Routes

The cycling route Zvjezdana staza passes through Višnjan and its surroundings, combining nature, recreation and astronomy. It is described as a gentle, undemanding route for families and recreational cyclists. Višnjan Observatory is associated with discoveries of minor celestial bodies and astrotourism.

Staza venecijanskog lava is a 4.5-kilometre hike lasting 2.5 hours. It connects the historic centre of Višnjan with Barat and then returns to Višnjan.

More local pages: Fabci, Farini, Bačva, Gambetići, Barici, Benčani, Anžići, Pršurići

To the higher-level travel overview: Općina Višnjan.