Loborika: Hotels and Accommodation

The House of Cycling showcases the village’s cycling heritage through photographs, medals, and trophies. Admission is free all year round; the museum is regularly open on Sundays, while additional visits are possible by appointment. Anyone wishing to book a hotel in Loborika can continue their accommodation search afterwards.

Culture and History

Loborika itself is home to the small single-nave Church of St. Flor. It contains a pre-Romanesque relief of an angel, a wooden altar featuring Saint Flor and Saint Francis of Assisi, and a silver processional cross. The stone façade has a rose window and two bell openings, one of which dates from 1478.

The traces of older roads are also part of the village landscape: the remains of a former Roman road in Loborika are identified as a branch of the Flavian Road, which connected the ancient settlements of Gallicianum and Nesactium with the port of Budava. Vižače is located near Loborika. The surrounding area also contains the Archaeological Museum of Istria, Arheološki muzej Istre, Kastel, and the Pula Arena, Amphithéâtre de Pula.

Landscape and Surroundings

For visitors, Loborika’s landscape includes oak forests, fields, olive groves, and vineyards. Next to the cemetery lies a large chestnut forest, described as one of the largest in Istria. The surrounding area of Loborika also includes the islets of Sveti Andrija, Uljanik, Kozada, and Sveta Katarina.

Paths and Places to Visit

The circular Camino South Istria pilgrimage route passes through Loborika. Near Loborika’s main circular road are the ponds Lokva and the smaller Lakuć. They are described as places to visit and take a break on benches.

More Local Pages

More local pages: Cokuni, Pinezići, Rakalj, Veliki Vareški, Marčana, Peruski, Kavran, Bratulići.

To the higher-level travel overview: Općina Marčana.