Sveta Katarina: Hotels and Accommodation

In Sveta Katarina, the specific local references range from the church and its art to the official Istria Bike Trail 681 and olive oil production in Jakovici. References to eastern Istrian olive oil and young Pićan wine are also part of the character of the place.

Culture and History

The main altar of the church in Sveta Katarina bears a painting of Saint Catherine of Alexandria. It was created in 1885 by Valentino Lucas from Labin. In the municipal cultural heritage inventory, the church in Sveta Katarina is listed as a branch church.

Cycling

The official Istria Bike Trail 681 passes through Sveta Katarina. The route is described as very demanding.

Olive Oil and Wine

At Jakovici 53, an olive oil producer offers the extra virgin olive oil Terra Rossa. The producer describes its production as involving hand harvesting, milling on the same day, and cold extraction. Tastings are available by prior telephone appointment.

At the Smotra maslinovog ulja istočne Istre (SMUII), extra virgin olive oils from eastern Istria are tasted. The event also includes a tasting of young, unbottled Pićan wine. The audience can vote for the most successful olive oils and wines.

OPG Benazić describes the “Stipani” olive oil as originating from the Jakovici area in Sveta Katarina. Bušeniga is described as the olive-growing area associated with OPG Benazić’s “Stipani” olive oil. OPG Benazić also presents the “Stipani” olive oil as a family heritage passed down through generations.

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Other places in the same area: Grobnik, Krbune, Zajci, Pican

To the higher-level travel overview: Općina Pićan.