Materada: Hotels and Accommodation

Specific local features of Materada include the parish church. It was built in 1664, expanded in 1941, and preserves an architectural ensemble with a Baroque bell gable and a freestanding bell tower. Those wishing to book a hotel in Materada can continue their accommodation search afterwards.

Culture and History

The parish church of the Blessed Virgin Mary of the Snow preserves the two well-known Glagolitic inscriptions from the Umag area in its sacristy. They are dated to the years 1531 and 1535.

Surrounding Area

Regional Surroundings

In the wider regional surroundings of Materada are Semi and Brajkov Vrh, as well as the Museo d'arte Moderna Ugo Cara' and the Museo di Muggia e del Territorio.

Local Character

In the wider Umag area, bridges, viaducts, and tunnels have been preserved along the former railway corridor; organized cycling and hiking trails also run alongside it.

Agriculture and Location

Traditional agriculture in Materada includes viticulture and olive cultivation.

Materada is located on the road between Umag and Buje, close to turnoffs towards Brtonigla and Lovrečica.

Festivals and Customs

At a celebration on 5 August, Materada's parish festival of Our Lady of the Snow included a solemn Mass and a procession through the village streets.

Other places: Umag, Juricani, Savudrija, Vardica, Murine, Finida, Kmeti, Vilanija

To the higher-level travel overview: Općina Umag.