Cycle Route 671, “Along the Routes of the Castles,” passes through Smoljanci. It follows a circular route via Svetvinčenat, Krančići and Rapanji. Those wishing to book a hotel in Smoljanci can then continue their search for accommodation.
Culture
The old village centre of Smoljanci consists of stone, single-storey houses built in rows and enclosed by high walls. The Church of Our Lady of Health stands in Smoljanci. It dates from the 18th century and is a single-nave church with a flat-ended apse. Smoljanci railway station is located on the Pula–Divača railway line. The station dates from the late 19th century and follows a standardised design used by the Austrian State Railway. Traditional winegrowing is listed among the agricultural practices of Smoljanci.
Land and Cuisine
Stancija 1904 offers rural accommodation in Smoljanci in renovated traditional Istrian houses with a garden and a dry-stone-wall enclosure. Two apartments have been adapted for guests with disabilities. The enclosed Istrian konoba, which includes a school for traditional Istrian cuisine, is reserved for overnight guests and currently offers bed and breakfast (B&B). The cuisine at Stancija 1904 uses seasonal and regional ingredients sourced from small local producers.
Surroundings
Dvigrad Castle is located approximately near Smoljanci. The surrounding area of Smoljanci includes, among others, the Soardo-Bembo Palace and Sveti Andrija, a church. The Standar and Veliki Breg mountains are also located approximately in the surrounding area. In the wider region around Smoljanci are, among others, Škaraba Beach, the ancient site of Vižače and Trba Mountain.
Other places: Pajkovići, Salambati, Bokordici, Cukrići, Režanci, Čabrunići, Foli, Jursici
