Lovranska Draga: Holiday Apartments and Houses
Accommodation in Lovranska Draga
Hiking trails lead from Lovranska Draga towards Medveja and the sea, as well as inland towards Učka. The village is a starting point for hikes through natural landscapes. Those looking to rent a holiday apartment in Lovranska Draga can continue their accommodation search afterwards.
Nature and Trails
Lovranska Draga is located in Učka Nature Park on the eastern slopes of Učka, surrounded by terraced vineyards and meadows; the highest peaks of the mountain range rise in the background. The settlement offers views over Kvarner Bay and lies on a steep mountain ridge about 360 metres above sea level.
Culture and History
At the entrance to the settlement stands a small Baroque church, the Church of Saint Michael, the patron saint of Lovranska Draga. The Oporovina archaeological site is located in the Lovranska Draga area. Prehistoric human remains were found there in 1929; Učka Nature Park describes it as the first prehistoric site discovered in the Kvarner area.
In the immediate vicinity of Lovranska Draga are Grnjac, Straževni, Suhi Vrh, Vojak and Sveti Frančisk. The surrounding area is also home to Maiden With The Seagull, a statue by Zvonko Car, as well as the Župna crkva Navještenja Blažene Djevice Marije. Trsatska Gradina is located farther away in the wider region.
Local Traditions
The agricultural traditions of Lovranska Draga include the cultivation of cherries and sweet chestnuts. Repa i fažol, a dish made with turnips and beans, is traditionally served for the feast of Saint Michael.
Lovranska Draga thus brings together natural landscapes, trails, history and local traditions in one place above Kvarner Bay.
To the main travel overview: Općina Lovran.
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