Općina Čavle

• The municipality combines mountain and maritime climates and is rich in flora and fauna.
• The Čavle - C5 Frankopanska staza is 5 km long and leads to historic monuments.
• Platak offers a ski area as well as starting points for hiking trails, promenades, paths and cycling routes.
• There are two mountain huts on Platak that are open year-round and offer overnight accommodation and local gastronomic specialities.
• The Festival of Polenta and Cheese takes place annually at the end of June, alternating between Čavle and Jelenje.

The old town of Grobnik is considered the most important cultural landmark of the wider Grobnišćina region and invites you to discover its rich heritage on a stroll. Grobnik Castle is now a gallery and museum, as well as a venue for various cultural events. As part of the “Putevima Frankopana” project, restoration work on the south tower was funded. This included roof repairs, work on the façade and masonry, and the renewal of flooring and carpentry.

The Church of Sv. Filipa i Jakova in Grobnik also shapes the historic character of the area: it has stood there for 900 years and bears witness to early Christianity in this region. In the centre of Čavle stands the historic and tourist landmark, Čebuhar House. It commemorates the respected and industrious Čebuhar family. Those interested in the region’s history will find different ways to explore it, from a church with a long history to a house associated with a local family.

The 5 km Čavle - C5 Frankopanska staza leads to historic monuments from the time of the Frankopans. The listed stops include Kaštel Zrinskih i Frankopana, the country house of the nobleman Franjo Frankulin, dating from 1660, and the churches of Sv. Filipa i Jakova, Sv. Trojice and Sv. Križa. Along the way, views open up over the Rječina Gorge, Rijeka and the Kvarner. Its length and sequence of historic sites make the route a practical option for travellers who want to combine activity with culture.

Platak combines a ski area with a network of paths and cycling routes. It is also a starting point for hiking trails, promenades and other paths. For climbing, the areas of Kamenjak and Vela Peša are options. They are known for their distinctive atmosphere and good rock, and are suitable for beginners and climbing schools. Experiences with hang gliders, parachutes and aircraft are available at Grobnik Airfield. It is considered one of the few places in Croatia where you can experience all branches of aviation. During GROBNIK OPEN DAYS, keen drivers can also get to know the Automotodrom Grobnik track.

Grobnik cheese and potato polenta, known in Croatian as “kompirica”, sustained generations of people from Grobnik. The Festival of Polenta and Cheese is held in their honour each year at the end of June. In odd-numbered years it takes place in Čavle, and in even-numbered years in Jelenje. The programme includes the children’s cooking activity Little Polenta (“Mića palenta”) and cheese-making in a natural setting. If you have a particular year in mind, the rotation between the venues can help you plan.

At the end of August, Bartoja brings residents from across the municipality together to celebrate the feast day of Saint Bartholomew. The event includes religious, cultural, entertainment, sports and culinary offerings. This distinguishes it from the festival held at the end of June: Bartoja is dedicated to the saint and brings together different types of events, while the Polenta and Cheese Festival puts local food and its traditions centre stage.

The Sušak and Platak mountain huts are located on Platak. Both are open year-round and offer overnight accommodation and local gastronomic specialities. If an overnight stay in the mountains suits your itinerary, these huts are a practical option; Platak’s paths and cycling routes can also be explored as experiences in their own right. For an overview of the area, you can also visit the pages for Soboli and Čavle.

To compare with other municipalities, you can also explore Općina Lovran, Općina Kostrena, Općina Viškovo, Općina Fužine, Općina Brod Moravice and Općina Rijeka.

How long is the Čavle - C5 Frankopanska staza?

The route is 5 km long. It leads to historic monuments from the time of the Frankopans and offers views of the Rječina Gorge, Rijeka and the Kvarner along the way.

Where does the Festival of Polenta and Cheese take place?

The festival takes place annually at the end of June. Čavle is the venue in odd-numbered years, and Jelenje in even-numbered years.

Can you stay overnight on Platak?

There are two mountain huts on Platak: Sušak and Platak. Both are open year-round and offer overnight accommodation and local gastronomic specialities.

For the wider travel overview: Kvarner Gulf.