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

Lovran Days of Cherries - June 9 - June 17th

The caterers of Lovran (4 to 6 cafés and restaurants) offer cakes and dishes based on the well-known cherries of Lovran (of the Lambert type – known locally as the Brtošinka) during the Lovran Days of Cherries. At the end of the Days of Cherries a closing festival is held on the main square (Trg slobode) featuring the sale of cherries, cherry cakes, souvenirs and other indigenous products. The culmination of the festivity is the sampling of a grand strudel (10m long), followed by performances by local and visiting folklore ensembles.

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From Culturenet.hr