Immerse yourself in the lush greenery of Istria, where nature and the pastoral landscape blend seamlessly. Join the festive spirit at a traditional village celebration. Wander amongst ancient oak and olive groves, breathe in the fragrant scents of spring in the countryside, and delight in the exquisite tastes showcased at the stalls of Padna's Olive Oil and Chard Feast.
Your experienced guide Romana, a landscape architect and botanical enthusiast, will meet you at the main bus station in Piran on Sunday April 28, 2024 at 10:20 AM, from where you will set off together to the village of Padna by a free shuttle bus.
If you prefer to get on at the bus stops in Portorož (at 10:36 AM) or Lucija (at 10:43 AM), please indicate this in the booking notes.
On the way to Padna, you will get off at Nova vas and continue on foot.
You will start your themed walk in Nova vas, a charming village famous for Kapeluča's house and the Church of Our Lady of the Rosary with its bell tower, which the people of Nova vas like to say was built with the proceeds from the sale of garlic in 1896, and to which the traditional Wine and Garlic Festival is dedicated.
The trail will take you through woods and fields to the beginning of the village of Padna, where you will stop at the Martin family bakery, which bakes bread in the traditional way. You will have a short break and taste their most famous bakery delicacies.
After a well-deserved short break, and before you fully relax in celebration, you will head towards a secret location, just a few minutes from the centre of Padna. You will see a hidden well and learn more about its purpose in the past.
After visiting the well, you will return to the lively centre of Padna, where you will have the opportunity to enjoy homemade and tasty delicacies from the hands of hard-working villagers at the Olive Oil and Chard Feast. You can also visit the Božidar Jakac Gallery and the Church of St. Blaž, and if you wish, you can enjoy a long night of music.
You can return to Lucija, Portorož or Piran by free shuttle bus until 23:00.
This way you will contribute to ecological awareness and the promotion of Zero Waste Events.
You are cordially invited to book this unique experience at the Olive Oil and Chard Feast in Padna!
Your experienced guide Romana will meet you in Piran, at the main bus station, where you will take a free shuttle bus together to Nova vas.
After visiting the Olive oil and Chard Feast, you have the option of returning with free transportation to Portorož, Lucija, or Piran, available until 11 PM.
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Take along a backpack for souvenirs from Padna and footwear suitable for walking in the forest.