Kovači: Hotels and Accommodation

In Kovači, the Monte Formento tasting room is located at Kovači 45 in Kovači. Visitors have the opportunity to taste and purchase extra virgin olive oil there. Those wishing to book a hotel in Kovači can then continue searching for accommodation.

Food and Wine

Kaštelir-Labinci is associated with wine, potatoes, olive oil, honey, and vegetables. Some local wineries are listed on the wine route maps of Istria County.

The Grebac family has been growing olives for four generations. Their olive grove in the Kaštelir-Labinci area covers more than 5 hectares and contains around 1,500 trees.

OPG Petrović Bruna is located at Kovači 11a. Restaurant Žardin serves Istrian cuisine, including prosciutto, truffle dishes, fresh fish, dishes prepared under a baking lid, and traditional homemade pasta. Its information also lists parking, credit card payment, Wi-Fi, and permission to bring pets.

Kovači is also home to Caffe bar Izy. Villa Margerita is a four-bedroom house accommodating up to eight people, located at Kovači 20.

Culture

In the vicinity of Kovači, the parish church of St. John the Baptist in Labinci was built in the 13th century. It preserves frescoes from the first half of the 15th century.

The remains of Nigrinjan Castle lie at the top of Gradine hill above the Mirna Valley.

Nature and Trails

Vrbanovica above the Mirna Valley is described as an excursion and memorial area, with well-maintained cycling paths that attract cyclists and walkers. Sabadin is described as a paragliding location associated with its elevated position and generally favorable westerly and northwesterly winds.

In the vicinity of Kovači, the “Treasure of Nigrinjan” trail passes through Tadini and Mekiši near Kaštelir, following the former route of the Roman Via Flavia.

More local pages: Tadini, Kastelir, Mekiši Kod Kaštelira, Labinci, Krancici.

For the higher-level travel overview: Općina Kaštelir - Labinci.