Zelg's guidebook

Zelg
Zelg's guidebook

Food and drink

Vesna Loborika aswell as producing homemade Olive oil and cheeses is a well known and highly recommended Bistro and Pizzeria, offering a full menu of traditional meals, including meat and fish dishes, pasta, salads and deserts. For more info, we would refer you to the following website https://www.vesna.hr/ tel:052 550468
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VESNA LOBORIKA
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Vesna Loborika aswell as producing homemade Olive oil and cheeses is a well known and highly recommended Bistro and Pizzeria, offering a full menu of traditional meals, including meat and fish dishes, pasta, salads and deserts. For more info, we would refer you to the following website https://www.vesna.hr/ tel:052 550468
Arboretum / a place where trees or shrubs are cultivated for their scientific or educational interest/ But also good food, good mood and music, excellent burgers and beers.
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Arboretum Pub
8 Galižanska cesta
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Arboretum / a place where trees or shrubs are cultivated for their scientific or educational interest/ But also good food, good mood and music, excellent burgers and beers.
A great place to take your family out with tasty dishes and excellent chefs. International and Mediterranean foods are offered here along with outdoor seating is perfect for when the weather is good, or an air-conditioned interior so you can eat in peace, no matter what the outside temperature is.
Essenza Tavern
24 Šijanska cesta
A great place to take your family out with tasty dishes and excellent chefs. International and Mediterranean foods are offered here along with outdoor seating is perfect for when the weather is good, or an air-conditioned interior so you can eat in peace, no matter what the outside temperature is.
Small long running restaurant offering national and international dishes, well cooked and at great prices, plus excellent and friendly service.
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Orfej
15 Ul. Porta Stovagnana
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Small long running restaurant offering national and international dishes, well cooked and at great prices, plus excellent and friendly service.
This nearby farm was originally built in the 14th century and has been completely restored. It is a family owned farm where goat cheese of the highest quality is produced. But we have a lot more to offer. During the warmer seasons a restaurant is run offering authentic meals using local produce. The sunset views at the farm are amazing. There are other activities that are run here too, such as becomming a shepherd, and making cheeses for those interested please see web https://kumparicka.com/koze/
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Stancija Kumparička
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This nearby farm was originally built in the 14th century and has been completely restored. It is a family owned farm where goat cheese of the highest quality is produced. But we have a lot more to offer. During the warmer seasons a restaurant is run offering authentic meals using local produce. The sunset views at the farm are amazing. There are other activities that are run here too, such as becomming a shepherd, and making cheeses for those interested please see web https://kumparicka.com/koze/
Very local bar, friendly atmosphere, there is a grocery shop nearby and a post office aswell, so drop in for a coffee or cold drink and you could also enjoy a game of pool
Caffe Bar Marcanac
166 Marčana
Very local bar, friendly atmosphere, there is a grocery shop nearby and a post office aswell, so drop in for a coffee or cold drink and you could also enjoy a game of pool
Just a short drive from our place in the direction of Barban. Good local food can be found here.
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Restaurant Pizzeria Luna
35 A Prodol
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Just a short drive from our place in the direction of Barban. Good local food can be found here.
Very good service and good food in this local restaurant just a 7/8 min drive from our property.
Konoba Turist
36 Prodol
Very good service and good food in this local restaurant just a 7/8 min drive from our property.

Fun day out

Here you can hire go carts on one of Croatia's best tracks, where you can also extend your say of action with paintballing if so desired, or hire the five aside football teren also on site.
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Green Garden Go kart
12a Šijanska cesta
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Here you can hire go carts on one of Croatia's best tracks, where you can also extend your say of action with paintballing if so desired, or hire the five aside football teren also on site.
When you arrive in Glavani, a small picturesque village in the Council of Barban, prepare yourself for a dose of adrenaline that will stimulate and excite all your senses. Try something fun and new – visit the best adventure park in Istria – Glavani Park. All those who are brave enough, (or feel like they want to be brave :-) ), regardless of their age, will enjoy themselves swinging about amongst the trees. For more info on all activities please visit web https://www.glavanipark.com/
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Glavani Park
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When you arrive in Glavani, a small picturesque village in the Council of Barban, prepare yourself for a dose of adrenaline that will stimulate and excite all your senses. Try something fun and new – visit the best adventure park in Istria – Glavani Park. All those who are brave enough, (or feel like they want to be brave :-) ), regardless of their age, will enjoy themselves swinging about amongst the trees. For more info on all activities please visit web https://www.glavanipark.com/
This place really has it all, it is a ten minute drive from our property. From Sport and wellness, horseback riding, inclusing riding in the sea, buggy safari, canoeing, rent a boat, kayak safari and much more. You name it, they have it. For more info please see web http://istra-adventure.com/
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Istria Adventure
32 Draguzeti
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This place really has it all, it is a ten minute drive from our property. From Sport and wellness, horseback riding, inclusing riding in the sea, buggy safari, canoeing, rent a boat, kayak safari and much more. You name it, they have it. For more info please see web http://istra-adventure.com/
In 2001, in the Istrian village Manjadvorci only 8 km away from Marčana, Ranch Barba Tone was opened, Since then, twenty horses have carried jundreds of tourists – riders and non-riders. The vast majority of tourists return - discover for yourself why. Offers from riding in natire for one hour to longer treks, including riding in caves and in the sea. For more info web http://www.istra-riding.com/index.php Tel:+385 98 701 377
Istra Riding
35 Manjadvorci
In 2001, in the Istrian village Manjadvorci only 8 km away from Marčana, Ranch Barba Tone was opened, Since then, twenty horses have carried jundreds of tourists – riders and non-riders. The vast majority of tourists return - discover for yourself why. Offers from riding in natire for one hour to longer treks, including riding in caves and in the sea. For more info web http://www.istra-riding.com/index.php Tel:+385 98 701 377
For adventurous travelers to Pula, this 3-hour sea kayaking tour has it all: snorkeling, cliff jumping, and sea cave exploration. A guide will lead your group on a paddle around the clear waters of Galeb’s Rocks with the option to experience the underwater world. Bonus: high-resolution photos and videos of your excursion are included.
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Kayak excursions in Pula-Premantura- Kamenajk - Istra Kayak
26 Creska ul.
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For adventurous travelers to Pula, this 3-hour sea kayaking tour has it all: snorkeling, cliff jumping, and sea cave exploration. A guide will lead your group on a paddle around the clear waters of Galeb’s Rocks with the option to experience the underwater world. Bonus: high-resolution photos and videos of your excursion are included.
Safari Bar is a one of a kind-place! Here you can enjoy good food in nice laid back atmosphere, surrounded by jungle-like vegetation. Great swimming and cliff diving just beside. Don't miss this gem if you visit Istria!
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Safari Bar
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Safari Bar is a one of a kind-place! Here you can enjoy good food in nice laid back atmosphere, surrounded by jungle-like vegetation. Great swimming and cliff diving just beside. Don't miss this gem if you visit Istria!
Excellent water park if you want a change from visiting the numerous beaches, lots of fun rides.
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Aquapark Istralandia
1 Ul. Ronki
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Excellent water park if you want a change from visiting the numerous beaches, lots of fun rides.

Site seeing

The most famous and important monument, the starting and ending point of every sightseeing tour is the Amphitheater, popularly called the Arena of Pula, which was once the site of gladiator fights. It was built in the 1st century AD during the reign of Emperor Vespasian, at the same time as the magnificent Colosseum in Rome.
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Arena von Pula
bb Flavijevska ul.
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The most famous and important monument, the starting and ending point of every sightseeing tour is the Amphitheater, popularly called the Arena of Pula, which was once the site of gladiator fights. It was built in the 1st century AD during the reign of Emperor Vespasian, at the same time as the magnificent Colosseum in Rome.
The archaeological site Nesactium is located on the Glavica hill near Valtura, east of Pula, above a fertile valley and the Budava Bay. Nesactium is thought to have been the seat of the Histri, a people of the Indo-European descent who were formed in the early Iron Age after the settlement of today's Istria peninsula.
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Nesactium
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The archaeological site Nesactium is located on the Glavica hill near Valtura, east of Pula, above a fertile valley and the Budava Bay. Nesactium is thought to have been the seat of the Histri, a people of the Indo-European descent who were formed in the early Iron Age after the settlement of today's Istria peninsula.
The Brijuni Islands, one of the true jewels of Istria, situated almost at the North-Western outskirts of Pula’s port. The Group of Islands consists of two larger islands, Veli and Mali Brijun, and 12 islets. From Istrian coast divides them only 3 km wide Fažana channel. Inhabited in the prehistoric period, are particularly valued as a wonderful space in Roman times, when, as well as in the whole of southern Istria, are popping up mainly large country estate with luxury villas.
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Otoci Brijuni
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The Brijuni Islands, one of the true jewels of Istria, situated almost at the North-Western outskirts of Pula’s port. The Group of Islands consists of two larger islands, Veli and Mali Brijun, and 12 islets. From Istrian coast divides them only 3 km wide Fažana channel. Inhabited in the prehistoric period, are particularly valued as a wonderful space in Roman times, when, as well as in the whole of southern Istria, are popping up mainly large country estate with luxury villas.
Hum in Croatia is known as the smallest town in the world, which is why it is one of the most attractive Istrian excursionist destinations. What should you see and experience in Hum? Stone streets, squares, churches and massive walls witness the rich history of the town Glagolitic Alley is a 3-kilometre-long path that connects Hum and Roč, decorated with massive stone monuments dedicated to the old Croatian Glagolitic script The frescos of Hum in the Romanic chapel of St. Jerolim (Sv. Jerolim)
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Hum
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Hum in Croatia is known as the smallest town in the world, which is why it is one of the most attractive Istrian excursionist destinations. What should you see and experience in Hum? Stone streets, squares, churches and massive walls witness the rich history of the town Glagolitic Alley is a 3-kilometre-long path that connects Hum and Roč, decorated with massive stone monuments dedicated to the old Croatian Glagolitic script The frescos of Hum in the Romanic chapel of St. Jerolim (Sv. Jerolim)

Beaches

Duga Uvala – only a few kilometers from Marcana. It stretches on the north side with a place ideal for children and youth, and along the southwestern coast consists of accommodation ideal for holiday tourists. The area is surrounded by beautiful natural beaches and coves. There you will find numerous restaurants (coffee shops, pizzerias, restaurants, night clubs, dancing terraces) and numerous sports and recreational facilities and activities: sports facilities (tennis, bowling, miniature golf, billiards, soccer, handball, volleyball), water sports equipment rental (canoes, paddle boats), fishing, health tourism (diagnostics, physical therapy, recreation programs).
Plaža Duga Uvala
Duga Uvala – only a few kilometers from Marcana. It stretches on the north side with a place ideal for children and youth, and along the southwestern coast consists of accommodation ideal for holiday tourists. The area is surrounded by beautiful natural beaches and coves. There you will find numerous restaurants (coffee shops, pizzerias, restaurants, night clubs, dancing terraces) and numerous sports and recreational facilities and activities: sports facilities (tennis, bowling, miniature golf, billiards, soccer, handball, volleyball), water sports equipment rental (canoes, paddle boats), fishing, health tourism (diagnostics, physical therapy, recreation programs).
Hidrobaza is today a modern city beach that is attracting more and more tourists every year, and systematic investments in the development of the entire Štinjan region.
Puntižela
Puntižela
Hidrobaza is today a modern city beach that is attracting more and more tourists every year, and systematic investments in the development of the entire Štinjan region.
If you would like to visit sand beaches in a more commercial area then you swill find Medulin is great, especially for kids. There are lots of water activities available here, numerous bars and night life too.
Medulin Beach Palace
151 Pošesi
If you would like to visit sand beaches in a more commercial area then you swill find Medulin is great, especially for kids. There are lots of water activities available here, numerous bars and night life too.
If you like to explore the natural coast and beautiful water off the beaten track, this place is a 10-15 min drive from our place
Kavran
Kavran
If you like to explore the natural coast and beautiful water off the beaten track, this place is a 10-15 min drive from our place
You can find some beautiful walks here, the wildlife and plants are second to none and meny medicinal herbs grow here by the sea. A very close drive from our house and well worth a look, esoecially if you like exploring.
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Rakalj
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You can find some beautiful walks here, the wildlife and plants are second to none and meny medicinal herbs grow here by the sea. A very close drive from our house and well worth a look, esoecially if you like exploring.

Nightlife

The Cargo Club announces is conceived as a multimedial center, open all day and all night, good music and entertainment guarenteed... Parking is for all visitors secured;)
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Cargo Club
5 Kolodvorska ul.
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The Cargo Club announces is conceived as a multimedial center, open all day and all night, good music and entertainment guarenteed... Parking is for all visitors secured;)
The Shipyard Pub is conceptually conceived as a theme pub that would be the only space in the Pula area to entertain and socialize people of different ages with the same sensitivity.
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The Shipyard Pub
1 Ul. Svetog Teodora
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The Shipyard Pub is conceptually conceived as a theme pub that would be the only space in the Pula area to entertain and socialize people of different ages with the same sensitivity.
*1st Dance Floor - Summer Club Terrace: Best Dance hits * 2nd Dance Floor - Inside Disco Club Dalì: The best Croatian dance hits and folk club hits * Go-Go dancers * Foam party * New Sound and Light System * Free entry to all events
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Summer Club Medulin
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*1st Dance Floor - Summer Club Terrace: Best Dance hits * 2nd Dance Floor - Inside Disco Club Dalì: The best Croatian dance hits and folk club hits * Go-Go dancers * Foam party * New Sound and Light System * Free entry to all events

Interesting towns

If you are a fan of old hill villages, this is one of the greats, The medieval town of Labin is situated on the hill above Rabac a well known tourist resort with fantastic beaches. There are many beaches and sites to sea in the old town with great restaurants and bars, so this could be a great day out encompassing beach, side seeing and eating out.
Rovinj in Istria is one of the most beautiful towns in Croatia. Guests who come to Rovinj once, aren't able to forget it and very often return again. The charm of Rovinj is constantly seducing many generations of visitors leaving on them a deep mark. Rovinj is located on the western side of the Istrian peninsula, from Lim Fjord on the north, to the town of Valle (Bale) to the south. It has a very rugged archipelago consisting of 14 islands and 6 cliffs. ovinj is the most visited tourist destination in Croatia. For several years in a row Rovinj reached the croatian record of 3 million overnight stays during the summer season. An absolute must.
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Rovinj
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Rovinj in Istria is one of the most beautiful towns in Croatia. Guests who come to Rovinj once, aren't able to forget it and very often return again. The charm of Rovinj is constantly seducing many generations of visitors leaving on them a deep mark. Rovinj is located on the western side of the Istrian peninsula, from Lim Fjord on the north, to the town of Valle (Bale) to the south. It has a very rugged archipelago consisting of 14 islands and 6 cliffs. ovinj is the most visited tourist destination in Croatia. For several years in a row Rovinj reached the croatian record of 3 million overnight stays during the summer season. An absolute must.
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Labin
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The sights of Motovun will take you back to a bygone era, when this historic town was an important medieval economic and political centre. Apart from the small churches and monuments which adorn its cobbled streets and squares, Motovun will enchant its visitors with its cultural offer and its wide range of activities, which include cycling tracks along the valley of the Mirna River and attractive hot air balloon competitions. Take a trip to inland Istria and visit the sights of Motovun!
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Motovun
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The sights of Motovun will take you back to a bygone era, when this historic town was an important medieval economic and political centre. Apart from the small churches and monuments which adorn its cobbled streets and squares, Motovun will enchant its visitors with its cultural offer and its wide range of activities, which include cycling tracks along the valley of the Mirna River and attractive hot air balloon competitions. Take a trip to inland Istria and visit the sights of Motovun!
A wealth of Roman architecture lifts otherwise-workaday Just a short drive from our house is the town of Pula, very rich in Roman architecture, the star of the show is the remarkably well-preserved Roman amphitheatre, smack in the heart of the city, which dominates the streetscape and doubles as a venue for summer concerts and festivals. There are many activities in Pula, street art, eateries, bars, festivals and so on. It is also surrounded by beaches just 2/3 km from the centre.
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Pula
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A wealth of Roman architecture lifts otherwise-workaday Just a short drive from our house is the town of Pula, very rich in Roman architecture, the star of the show is the remarkably well-preserved Roman amphitheatre, smack in the heart of the city, which dominates the streetscape and doubles as a venue for summer concerts and festivals. There are many activities in Pula, street art, eateries, bars, festivals and so on. It is also surrounded by beaches just 2/3 km from the centre.

Local grocery shop

3 mins driving or 2,3 km distance from the property, selling local produce and all everyday necessities. (bakery, diary, fruit and vegetables, forzen and canned foods, aswell as cosmetics, newspapers, drinks and snacks. Perfect place to stock up before going for day out to the beach.
TRGOVAČKI OBRT - DANIJELA MARKET 5, VL. DANIELA CRLJENICA
184 Marčana
3 mins driving or 2,3 km distance from the property, selling local produce and all everyday necessities. (bakery, diary, fruit and vegetables, forzen and canned foods, aswell as cosmetics, newspapers, drinks and snacks. Perfect place to stock up before going for day out to the beach.