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TRUFFLES IN ISTRIA - October - March

Truffles, one of the most expensive tubers in the world, have its home in Istria region of Croatia. In the forest area near old town of Motovun, as well as in other surrounding towns and villages truffles are in abundance, especially white truffles. There are many events in the region that focus on truffles (Tartufi, as they call them in Croatia), and one of the biggest is “Tartufada” (Truffle Days), taking place in the village of Livade, in the valley of river Mirna during October and November. The biggest white truffle in the world was found in Istria and holds its place in the Guinness Book of Records. Truffle season generally starts in September and lasts through the end of March, so fall and winter are perfect time for exploring Istria, its truffles and the rest of its hidden treasures that include cultural, historic and many other rarely visited places in this still greatly undiscovered part of Croatia. www.istra.hr



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AROMAS AND FLAVORS OF LOSINJ - Island of Mali Losinj, September 21 – October 20

This beautiful island in the Kvarner region celebrates during this month many different fruits, plants and herbs that grow in this mild Mediterranean climate. This event starts with celebration of figs (September 21 – October 5), where around 80 types of this fruit were grown for hundreds of years. Photo contest, culinary workshops, walks among fig trees and much more is planned for this event. On October 6 begins second part of this “aromas and flavors” festival, with days of myrtle and strawberry-tree. There are more than 230 kinds of herbs on Mali Losinj, and myrtle is one that is known world-wide, especially liquor made of it. There is a myth on the island that strawberry-tree that grows there has magical effects. It’s a tree with fruit that looks like berries, and in fall it changes color from yellow and orange to red. This part of festival offers similar activities to those during fig days.

from www.tz-malilosinj.hr

MARUNADA – CHESTNUT FESTIVAL - Lovran, October 13 - 28

Maruni are chestnuts that this small town on the Northern Coast of Croatia is famous for. Every year, there is a 2 week long festival that features chestnuts in all kinds of different dishes: from appetizers, main courses to delicious desserts all made with maruni. One of the specialties is honey made from this chestnut. The town, located on the border between Istria and Kvarner regions, is a great place to visit for its cultural and architectural sights, as well as its surrounding inland area, perfect for hiking and biking.


from www.tz-lovran.hr