Events for 2024
NEW YEAR'S DAY CONFUSION BY BIRIKINA PULA
On Friday, December 13 at 11 a.m. in the community center in Rakalj, the Birikina Association from Pula will perform the play “New Year’s Day Ties”. The play is intended for preschoolers and lower grades of primary schools. Let’s step together into the most beautiful time of the year and the adventures it brings us.
ADVENT CONCERT
The Marčana Tourist Board invites you to the Advent concert in Marčana on Saturday, December 7th, at 5 p.m. After the concert, in front of the St. Petar i Pavla, there’ll be an appropriate social gathering.
Ženska vokalna skupina Mendule, Vrsar
- Ave Maria,
- Ko košuta
- You raise me up
Ženska klapa Agata, Kanfanar
- We whish you a Merry Christmas
- Radujte se narodi
- Ring Christmas bells (imamo i hrvatski tekst!)
Muška klapa Castrum Veneris, ZT Kaštel
- Adeste fideles
- Transeamus usque Bethlehem
- Dobra večer Bog da / Kolendra
Ženska vokalna skupina Theremines, ZT Šišan
- Siyahamba
- Bijeli Božić
- A La Nanita Nana
SVI SKUPA
Tiha noć
Alma Martinčić, Marčana
Advent u Marčani, recitacija nadahnuta događanjem
DANCE EVENINGS BY FABRIS RADIN
DANCE EVENINGS BY FABRIS RADIN
CALENDAR OF EVENTS FOR NOVEMBER & DECEMBER 2024
Calendar of events for November and December. You are welcome.
Kalendar Studeni – Prosinac 2024
ST. MARY OF HEALTH IN HRELJIĆI
WINE & HONEY STROLL
CELEBRATION OF ST. MARY OF LUZAR IN MUTVORAN
2nd LOBORIKA FUN DAY
LOBORIKA FUN BIKE TOURS – recreational cycling tours of 10km and 20km
Tour of the Cycling house and socializing with the rhythm of DJ Fabris Radin
A shorter trail, 10 km long, with an elevation of 93 to 133 m, is intended for families and is not demanding, and offers interesting views of Loborika – a small village of great cyclists. The path starts in front of the House of Cycling and turns left, descends 300 m along the main road and immediately turns onto the white road and along the water supply route (through the chestnut forest) comes to the white road that leads further towards Ypsilon. Drive on that road for 2 km and then turn onto the road of the Roman centurions and drive back to the center of Loborika. It is a circular path, suitable for all ages, which can be completed in about an hour.
The more demanding, 20km long track is intended for more experienced riders and on it, cyclists will encounter more challenging sections of the rest of the 344 Marčana Bike Trail. It is also a circular path that can be completed in about two hours, passing through macadam roads around Loborika, Radeki Polje, Muntić and Radeki Glavica.
The start and finish of the shorter and longer runs is in front of the House of Cycling in Loborika. More details about the Bike path 344 Marčana at https://tzmarcana.com/344-marcana/.
In order for all age groups to be included in this family recreational day, the youngest, preschoolers who are just starting to pedal, will be able to ride and test their skills on a specially designed children’s cycling training ground on the playground. Visitors, escorts and all those who do not cycle in the courtyard of the Cycling House will be entertained by DJ Fabris Radin. In addition to socializing together and strengthening the sports debt, it is an excellent opportunity to see the Cycling House and learn something new about Loborika – a little mystification of great cyclists. The house was decorated in 2017 following the outstanding sports results of the people of Loborika throughout the 20th and 21st centuries. It is full of historical results, pictures, medals and cups that the members of the Loborika Cycling Club won and brought from all over the world, both as a team and individually. On that day, with the expert guidance of Helena and Luciano Valčić, it will be possible to view the Cycling House exhibition dedicated to the life story and world sports successes of Nevio Valčić and Cvitko Bilić, road cycling champions with Loborika roots, as well as hear the story of the founding and successes of BK Loborika.
With the aim of the best possible organization, participation in the cycling events is free, you only need to announce your participation at info@tzmarcana.com. Applications are mandatory (it is necessary to state the name, surname and age of the participant and the choice of a shorter or longer itinerary) and must be received by Thursday, September 19. The first 80 registered cyclists will receive a Loborika Fun Day t-shirt! For safety’s sake, all participants are required to wear a helmet. With the aim of promoting cycling for the benefit of health, ecology, leisure and tourism, those who do not have a bicycle or are unable to transport it to Loborika will be able to rent it together with accompanying equipment in Loborika. Please send inquiries and pre-orders for bicycle rental to 099 477 6627 or valciccyclingconcept@gmail.com.
The event is organized by TZO Marčana in cooperation with Valčić Cycling Concept and the Municipality of Marčana, with logistical support from DVD Marčana and Mandalena d.o.o. with the desire to valorize the cycling sign of Loborika.
SOUL SHOWER - DANIJELA MARTINOVIĆ CANCELLED!
SOUL SHOWER – September 6, at the lighthouse of St. Nicholas in Rakalj.
Presentation of Danijela Martinović’s new book CONFESSION AND TRAVEL THROUGH LIFE.
KRNICA SUMMER SUNDAYS MUSIC NIGHTS
This sunday we invite you to the third Krnica Summer Sundays Music Nights concert. Enjoy the musical performance of the Duo Sunrise ( Tea Mužić, vocal and Dario Budicin, guitar) from 7-10 pm on the square in Krnica. Welcome!
Near the church in Hreljići ``SINGING AND PLAYING IN THE NATIVE WAY``
Near the church in Hreljići “SINGING AND PLAYING IN THE NATIVE WAY” – August 22, 8 p.m.
A concert to collect donations for the new electronic organ of the Church of Our Lady of Health The Tourist Board of the Municipality of Marčana and the Municipality of Marčana invite you this Thursday at 8 p.m. in front of the Church of Our Lady of Health in Hreljići for the concert “Singing and playing in the native way”. On this occasion, donations will be collected for the purchase of a new electronic organ for the church of St. Mother of God of Health. The concert will bring together local singers and musicians who nurture traditional Istrian music through the sing and play. Damir Bedrina (accordion), Anđelo Milotić (mini accordion), Slavko Celija (corneals and string), Elvis Zenzerović (accordion) and singers from Rakalj: Cvitko Brgić, Klaudio Knapić and Ljiljana Miloš will perform. The program will be led by Mr. Josip Šestan. Let’s try to come in as many as possible, for a good cause and so that tradition is not lost
SCREENING OF THE NETFLIX FILM ``THE UNION`` - MARK WAHLBERG & HALLE BERRY
Why will the screening be in Old Rakalj?
Parts of this action comedy, in which famous actors Mark Wahlberg and Halle Berry will play the main roles, were filmed in the area of Rakalj, Old Rakalj and Rovinj in 2022., so it should be a little more interesting for the population from our area.
Mike (Mark Wahlberg), an ordinary builder from New Jersey, suddenly finds himself in London and the world of super spies and secret agents when his high school crush, Roxanne (Halle Berry), finds him and recruits him for an important and dangerous mission. Another award-winning actor and Oscar winner, like Berry, J.K. Simmons, is among the main actors as Tom, the head of that secret unit known as The Union.
ROKOVA KRNICA - NIGHT EXPRESS & LARA DEMARIN BAND
ROKOVA – August 16, traditional folk festival in Krnica
NIGHT EXPRESS and Lara Demarin Band
1. “ROKOVA” FUTSAL TOURNAMENT
The Tourist Board of the Municipality of Marčana announces Rokova – a traditional entertainment event, celebrating the feast of St. Rocco, which will be held on Friday, August 16, at the square in Krnica. The musical program starts at 9 p.m. with the performance of Lara Demarin and her band, and at 10 p.m. the madness of Night Express begins.
The event is organized by TZO Marčana in cooperation with the Municipality of Marčana and the utility company Mandalena d.o.o. Parking for visitors is provided along the access roads to the center of Krnica.
On the initiative and organization of the young man from Krnica, Danijel Škabić, the 1st Futsal tournament “Rokova” will be held that day on the school playground in Krnica. The tournament starts at 5 p.m. with the gathering of four local futsal teams that will compete in a friendly spirit, promoting sports and togetherness. The expected duration of the tournament is until approx. 8 p.m., and the award ceremony will take place on the square in Krnica just before 9 p.m. This event will provide an opportunity for all football fans to enjoy tense and exciting matches. The teams will do their best to show their skills and fighting spirit, so come and support your favorites, enjoy the sporting atmosphere, hang out with friends and family.
MARČANSKO ŠUGO - TU & TAMO BAND CONCERT
A total of 14 teams were registered.
During the entire event, there will be a bar offering drinks, and as part of the bar, portions of already prepared šugo / sauce, with a side of polenta and bread, will be given out.
Anyone who wants to taste competitive šugo will need to pick up a voucher at the bar.
The entire program will be led by Karlo Crljenica (Marčanske maškare).
During the cooking, he will have a fun conversation with all the contestants.
The three first-placed teams will receive the trophies as permanent ownership.
PERUŠKI NIGHT – Folk festival
Peruški Night will be held on Sunday, August 4, at the futsal field in Peruški. From 9 p.m., along with the catering offer, visitors to the folk festival will be entertained by the Lucky Band. The organizer of the folk festival is Tourist Board Marčana in cooperation with the communal company Mandalena d.o.o. and Football Club Peruški. Parking for visitors is provided along the access roads to Peruški.
FILIPANA NIGHT – Folk festival
Filipana Night will be held on Saturday, August 3, in Filipana. From 9 p.m., along with the catering offer, visitors to the Folk festival will be entertained by the 3M Band. The organizer of the Folk festival is Tourist Board Marčana in cooperation with the communal company Mandalena d.o.o. Parking for visitors is provided along the access roads to Filipana.
``IN RAKALJ POT`` & 30TH FOLKLORE EXIBITION ``RAKALJ IN HEART`` WITH ``ŠČIKE``
The traditional gastronomic manifestation “IN RAKALJ POT” and the 30th folklore festival “RAKALJ IN HEART” with the Istrian Ethno folk rock Band ŠĆIKE.
Saturday, August 3 from 6pm at the playground in Rakalj, the Tourist Board of the Municipality of Marčana announces the traditional gastronomic event “IN RAKALJ POT” and the 30th folklore show “Rakalj in heart”. The event will be held at the playground in Rakalj. Culinary teams start cooking soup in Rakljan pots at 6 p.m. At 8:30 p.m., there will be a revue performance by folklore groups HKGD Dunav from Vukovar, KUD Uljanik from Pula and the host of the meeting, KUD Mate Balota from Rakalj. Visitors will be entertained from start to finish by the Istrian Ethno folk rock Band Šćike, and there will also be an appropriate catering offer of Istrian dishes such as soup (maneštra) and prosciutto and cheese. At the end of the review, a three-member expert jury will declare and build the three best soups (maneštre). Local artisans and OPG will exhibit their domestic products (olive oil, wine and honey) and handmade souvenirs (pots, kažuni, dolls in traditional costumes).
2nd OLIVER'S EVENINGS – tribute concert to Oliver Dragojević
Marko Tolja, Ante Gelo, Bruno Krajcar and guest of the evening Iva Gortan on August 1 at 9 pm at St. Agnes in Old Rakalj. The Tourist Board of the Municipality of Marčana invites you to the second edition of “Oliver’s Evenings”, a tribute concert to Oliver Dragojević, an unrepentant great musician and friend of Rakalj. “Oliver’s evenings” were imposed by themselves, as a natural continuation of the long-standing tradition of Oliver’s stays and performances in Rakalj, which was started by Bruno Krajcar in 2009. On Thursday, August 1st, 2024, on the plateau of the church of St. Agnes in Old Rakalj starting at 9 p.m., Marko Tolja (vocal), Ante Gelo (guitar) and Bruno Krajcar (keyboards) will perform with a repertoire of Oliver’s most beautiful songs. We expect a romantic evening full of emotions in a location with a magnificent view of the Luka bay and the open sea of Kvarner. The guest of the evening will be Iva Gortan, a singer from Pazin who caught the public’s interest in 2015 in the TV show ‘The Voice’. Since then, she has been developing her musical expression by performing in the anthology show ‘A strana’ and collaborating with renowned performers of the local music scene. TZO Marčana invites visitors, lovers of Oliver’s songs, with which many generations have grown up, to come in as many as possible, to sing together, remember the beautiful verses and enjoy the music, so that his songs are never forgotten. Hay cubes instead of chairs will contribute to the atmosphere, as well as a rich offer of Barlogistic cocktails and wine labels from local winemakers. The concert is organized by TZO Marčana in cooperation with DVD and the Municipality of Marčana. In order to improve the flow of traffic to and from the concert location (viewpoint near St. Agnes in Old Rakalj), visitors are requested to arrive earlier, starting at 7 p.m. Disembarkation of visitors/companions is planned on the plateau below St. Agnes and that only the driver of the vehicle continues on the route directed towards the parking lot, where he will be transported back to the plateau by organized free transportation. The aforementioned coordination of vehicle parking for disembarkation/embarkation, parking and transport to/from the plateau will be organized from 7pm until the end of the concert. On the way back, only the driver will be transported back to the parking lot to pick up the vehicle, and the passengers will be picked up at the plateau, the same disembarkation point. We would like to thank the visitors in advance for their patience, timely arrival and compliance with traffic instructions for a pleasant arrival and departure from the concert and stay at the destination.
⚓️ANCHOR TO RIŠPET ⚓️
KRNICA SUMMER SUNDAYS MUSIC NIGHTS
This sunday we invite you to the second Krnica Summer Sundays Music Nights concert. Enjoy the musical performance of the Duo Sunrise ( Tea Mužić, vocal and Dario Budicin, guitar) from 7-10 pm on the square in Krnica. Welcome! 
KRNICA SUMMER SUNDAYS MUSIC NIGHTS
This sunday we invite you to the first Krnica Summer Sunday Music Nights concert. Enjoy the musical performance of the Sunrise Duo ( Tea Mužić, vocal and Dario Budicin, guitar) from 7-10 pm on the square in Krnica. Welcome!
ALL VILLAGES TOGETHER – July 13, traditional folk festival in Divšići. BOCCE TOURNAMENT and FUN WITH THE LEGENDARY GROUP ANELIDI
CONCERT TradInEtno and Ethno Croatia ORCHESTRA - ETHNO MUSICAL TREAT IN HRELJIĆI
This Friday, July 12, in front of the Church of the Mother of God of Health in Hreljići, starting at 9:00 p.m., a musical spectacle awaits lovers of ethnic melodies and rhythms. The repertoire of the most beautiful ethnic songs will be jointly performed by two orchestras: Ethno Croatia and TradInEtno Orchestra. The love for ethnic musical expression will bring together about 30 excellent musicians in joint interpretation and music making. The event is organized by the Tourist Board of the Municipality of Marčana in cooperation with the International Cultural Center of Croatian Musical Youth in Grožnjan, the Municipality of Marčana, the Hreljići Parish Office and the Communal company Mandalena. Ethno Croatia is a project of Jeunesses Musicales International, a music camp where young people learn about traditional music from each other and with the help of artistic mentors, deepen and expand their knowledge about their own traditional musical culture, but also about the heritage of other cultures whose heirs participate in this international camp . Through learning the musical traditions of others, young people learn about equality, tolerance and democracy. The Ethno Croatia music camp has been held in Grožnjan for 19 years, with the aim of connecting young musicians from all over the world. Young people teach each other music from their cultures and countries, and in a week they prepare that repertoire together, with the help of artistic mentors (this year they are Jonas Malfliet from Belgium and Lucija Maroević from Croatia), in order to perform it in front of a wider audience after a week of work. audience. Ethno Croatia consists of about 20 musicians from different parts of the world, who play even more different instruments, and the charm is precisely that both the composition and the repertoire change every year. All the repertoire is learned by ear, with the so-called peer-to-peer method, which allows all calibers and levels of knowledge to participate in this unique music camp. This year’s Ethno Croatia orchestra will be made up of young people from Belgium, Sweden, Spain, Finland, but also Kenya, New Zealand, etc… This year’s artistic mentors of the Ethno Croatia music camp are Jonas Malfliet from Belgium and Lucija Maroević from Croatia, both are outstanding and experienced musicians. Lucija Maroević was born in Zagreb, where she has been involved in music since kindergarten, primarily singing in choirs. She studied ethnology and cultural anthropology as well as German language and literature at the Faculty of Philosophy in Zagreb, and during her studies she discovered the concept of Ethno camps, with which she has been actively working for the past 7 years. She visited several Ethno camps in Europe and the world (Ethno Germany 2018, Ethno France 2019, Ethno Croatia 2019 and 2020, Ethno India 2020) and similar events (TradInEtno 2017 – 2019, Folktrepó 2018 and 2019, Crescendo: Music of Change 2019…), and in 2021 she participated in the education for artistic mentors Ethnofonik. Her musical creativity primarily involves the preservation and reinterpretation of musical traditions, which she achieves by organizing and leading vocal workshops, working in ethno and world music ensembles, she is the artistic director of the choir Domestic guests and the founder and artistic director of MVA Kitice. Since 2022, she has been the organizer/project coordinator and resident artistic mentor of Ethno Croatia. Jonas Malfliet broke his little finger when he was three years old. No big deal, his mother said. The only thing is that he will not be able to become a professional musician. But it turned out that he quite stubbornly did not want to listen to his mother, and today he can’t keep his fingers off the black and white keys! He appears with his accordion in world music ensembles such as Damast Duo and Jiraan (with Syrian violinist Shalan Alhamwy) and the eight-piece Belgian-Brazilian party band Euforró. He accompanies theater productions and is an artistic mentor at several international music camps. Between buses and trains, he is also the resident pianist for De Rechtvaardige Rechters, a program on Belgian National Radio.
Furthermore, there is nothing he enjoys more than playing 1001 nights with musicians of the most diverse traditions, trying to discover what music he likes to play the most. No one knows what song he will play next, least of all himself. But one thing is certain: you are in for a surprise. TradInEtno orchestra is a group of 10 to 20 enthusiastic instrumentalists and singers from Pazin, Pula, Marčana, Rijeka, Krk, Izola and Portorož. For more than a year, they have been sharing music with each other and learning from each other, but also from experienced ethnic musicians such as Dario Marušić, Dunja Bahtijarević and Goran Farkaš. At their concerts, you can hear songs from the Istrian climate, as well as repertoire from Belgium, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Turkey, Argentina, Slovenia, Macedonia and other countries. Their music is a musical journey from Istria to the world.
KLAPA LUKA – KLAPA EVENING IN KRNICA PORT, Friday 5th July 2024. at 9 p.m.
Marčana Tourist Board invites you to a klapa evening in Luka Krnica this Friday, July 5, starting at 9 p.m. Have fun and sing local and foreign evergreens performed by the female Klapa Luka, right by the sea. For the real atmosphere of a small fishing village, you can enjoy fresh fish from the grill and a glass of bevanda and wine. Operating for more than 3 decades, Klapa Luka from Rijeka is synonymous with the quality of female klapa expression with distinctive vocal performances. They completed her presence on the foreign and domestic music scene with numerous concerts, competitions, various musical and stage projects, popular music festivals, drama performances, TV spots, and they also recorded 8 sound carriers. This long-term intensive activity has resulted in great audience interest, excellent reviews and valuable recognitions. Klapa Luka has more than 60 awards and posters in collection, including 5 gold ones from the Dalmatian klapa Festival in Omiš and several prestigious ones from the Šibenik, Kaštela and Sinj festivals and the coastal MIK. For many years of work and overall contribution to Croatian musical culture, in the year marking Klapa’s 30th anniversary, the Croatian Music Union awards them a special award from the music profession – Status 2015. They are also the winner of two Porin awards for the albums Because of Love (2018) and the one with Christmas carols God and man were born (2019). They are also the winner of the Annual Award of the City of Rijeka (1996) and the Annual Award of the Primorje-Gorski Kotar County (2020), for her outstanding contribution to the preservation, protection and promotion of the musical heritage of the Adriatic region.
PETROVA – June 29, traditional folk festival in Marčana IVANA KOVAČ and Alfa Time Band
BRISKULA TOURNAMENT - PETROVA
As part of the Petrova fest, Marčanske maškare is organizing Briškula tournament on June 29 from 1 p.m. All fans of this traditional game will have the opportunity to win valuable prizes, and Škico Acoustic Band will provide better entertainment during the tournament.
18TH FUTSAL TOURNAMENT PETROVA 2024
On Saturday, June 22, the 18th Petrova 2024 futsal tournament will be held. Traditionally, 6 teams will participate in the tournament. It should be emphasized that in the evening, the young teams of Mandalena and Štinjan will have their chance to show themselves to the audience. The organizer of the tournament is NK Marčana in cooperation with the Tourist Board of the Municipality of Marčana. We wish everyone a day full of sportsmanship and socializing.
CREATIVE PERSONALITY - EXIBITION
Come on Saturday, June 22, to the opening of the collective Marčana destination artists exhibition “Creative Personality” at the Tourist Information Center on in Krnica square, at 8 p.m. Iva Vrbanec Šarić, Ornela Škabić, Miranda Križanić and Rina Cukon will present their creative works. The exhibition will be open from June 22. until September 1, 2024 and will be available for viewing every day, except Wednesdays, in the morning from 8-11 am and in the evening from 7-9 pm. Support local artistic creativity and expression! Welcome!
Classical music concert ``Hello Summer`` by Mateo Škabić accompanied by Sandro Vešligaj on the piano.
EURO 2024 - WATCHING THE MATCH BETWEEN CROATIA AND SPAIN TOGETHER
As part of the Krnički điri zgoru zdola/mići/Bevanda Run race, a joint viewing of the opening of the European Football Championship between Croatia and Spain was organized.
Let’s all support Croatia and all participants in the race, from the youngest to the most experienced, together in a sporting spirit.
HOW TO SURVIVE MOTHER IN LAW - June 14 at 8:30 p.m. at the playground in Krnica
This is a show about how to become the Ultimate Survivor mother-in-law, how to survive all the phases of mother-in-law, get out of some situations alive, and the queen of the jungle, the lioness of the house, still hugs you like on the first day and affectionately calls you son-in-law. Because when the mother-in-law says her son-in-law’s name for the first time and adds “pencil dream” to it… then you know that happiness has come to an end!
KRNICA CURVES UP & DOWN/KIDS/BEVANDA RUN
1st TIHOMIR PERCAN MEMORIAL FUTSAL TOURNAMENT
08.06.2024. at 3p.m., “Tihomir Percan” Memorial Futsal Tournament will be held for the first time on the mini-football field in Rakalj. The tournament is dedicated to the prematurely deceased archaeologist, a man from Rakalj whom we all remember only in a positive sense, for his research spirit, and especially for his incredible human qualities.The tournament itself will have a humanitarian purpose, and it will bring together 6 teams, 6 groups that had the opportunity to share everyday life with Tihomir for a large part of their lives. In addition to the 6 mentioned teams, this event will be enhanced by a children’s exhibition match that will take place before the final itself, which should start around 9 p.m. A large number of restaurateurs, artisans and persons from our area will donate food, drinks, T-shirts and other products so that all those present can have extra fun during the tournament. We are proud that a huge number of people gathered in the organization of the tournament, full of enthusiasm and desire to make this tournament a long-standing tradition, and we have no doubts about that.
See you at Bolovan.
FREE CERAMIC PAINTING WORKSHOPS - CULTURE OF CREATIVE TOURISM
The participants have at their disposal different objects made of white clay: bowls, plates, tiles… which they can paint with specific, given motifs.Each painted work belongs to the participants as a souvenir from the workshops.Workshops are intended for all ages, for children under 6 with the presence of an older person.All tools, accessories and paints are provided by us. It’s up to you to register, come and enjoy. This is a great opportunity for you to develop communication between your emotion and the experience itself. An experience that each of you will have the opportunity to take home after the workshops – in the form of an object that you have chosen and painted. 
RECREATIONAL BIKE RIDE ON TRAIL 343 PROŠTINA - May 12 at 11 a.m. ACCOMPANYING BIKE GUIDE SERĐO PERUŠKO
54th DONKEY RACE AND 57th FESTIVAL OF FOLK MUSIC AND DANCE OF PULA AREA
4. XCM RAKALJ MOUNTAIN-BIKE MARATHON
This year’s race is scored for the Croatian Cup, and 9 categories are contested according to the regulations of the Croatian Cycling Association. The start is planned in the very center of Rakalj at 11:00 am. The race has two tracks, a shorter and a longer version. The shorter route has 35 kilometers and 600m of ascent, starting at 11:20 am. The path passes through the towns and villages of the municipality of Marčana, from Rakalj towards Krnica, via Mutvoran through the forest, pastures and a steep climb to reach Mutvoran, from where the forest road through Cokuni and Cveki leads to Veliki Vareški. From Veliki Vareški, the Polish road leads to Kavran and the refreshment station. After a quick refreshment, cyclists descend to the sea in the bays of Mala and Velika Vinjola, from where they reach Peruški via the promenade and the beach in Duga Uvala. From Peruški, a technical descent leads to the puddle, and a short climb to the asphalt that leads to Krnički Porat (Port of Krnica). The asphalt descent into Krnički Porat itself was made to be even more exciting and interesting than the monotonous and too-fast road – a technical descent along the water channel that leads to the bottom of the road and enters the harbor, from which the cyclists climb to the finish line, has been inserted! The longer course has 61 kilometers and a little more than 1,300 meters of ascent, is more demanding and presents a challenge to every competitor! Competitors who ride the longer course start first and, accompanied by the organizers, drive through the place until they turn onto a side street, which they will later use to win a position for the first technical descent towards Blaz bay through the forest to the village of Belavići. Along the stone path, they reach water sources and mills, past which the promenade begins the path to Rakalj through a technically demanding ascent back to Rakalj. Passing through Rakalj, another technical segment follows, a rocky descent from the church of St. Agnes to the bay of Sv. Mikula, where the Stjepan Hauser trail begins. The trail passes through the beautiful bay of Luka, and at the very end follows the macadam climb to the Rakalj road and the first refreshment station. Through Rakalj, the longer trail joins the trail of the shorter trail and takes the same route to Kavran, and after Kavran and another refreshing station, there is a wonderful trail descent towards the bay of Punta Sika. And as every beautiful descent is followed by an ascent, so cyclists at the top of the ascent will again catch the trail of a shorter trail and follow it to the very end. ͧͨͩͪ The desire and goal of this marathon is to bring this preserved part of the eastern Istrian coast closer to lovers of mountain biking and nature. It started with the bicycle race in 2017, which “opened” the Hauser promenade, after which the idea of a marathon was born. Competitors support the race by coming year after year. Last year, slightly more than 100 competitors started. This year we are repeating the bike adventure, and since the race is officially part of the Croatian Cup for which licensed cyclists compete, we expect the race to reach 200 competitors. The most important thing of all is the experience that cyclists will take with them as a memory of a fantastic weekend, beautiful landscapes, magical bays, forest paths and challenging technical segments!
INSTRUCTIONS FOR SPECTATORS OF THE MTB MARATHON: The most attractive and safe location for watching the race is the viewpoint near the church of St. Agnes and the plateau in front of the church, from which the view of the arrival of cyclists and their departure along the Stjepan Hauser promenade. Spectators are advised to be careful when approaching the race route, which will be marked with arrows along the road and on the road, and secured by stewards.
WINE, CHEESE & HONEY STROLL
WOMENS DAY - `` VERSES ON THE WELL ``
VALENTINE'S SPIRIT IN KRNICA - PHOTOGRAPHY WITH MUSIC IN FRONT OF THE CHURCH OF ST. VALENTINE ❤️
VALENTINE’S SPIRIT IN KRNICA – PHOTOGRAPHY WITH MUSIC IN FRONT OF THE CHURCH OF ST. VALENTINE
Masquerade ball for all generations in Peruški and Marčana 09.02. and 10.02.2024.
On Friday 09.02. in the community center in Peruški, and on Saturday 10.02. a masquerade ball for all generations will be held in the school hall in Marčana.
In Peruški, Maškarana kumpanija "Vajka pronti" is in charge of the festivities, and in Marčana, the association of Marčana masquerades is in charge.
Expect lots of fun, laughter and songs !!!
19th edition of the Museum Night
This year, 19th edition of Night of the Museum brings a handful of contents, including a guided tour of the birthplace of Mijo Mirković – Mate Balota in Rakalj. From 6 pm to 8 pm, along with a chronological introduction to his life path and works, Balota’s verses will be read to the tunes of mih and cornice – roženica. With good hosts and Istrian soup, the traditional life of Mirković family within four walls will be evoked. See more about the program and points of interest at www.noc-muzeja.hr. Plan a tour of the museum to your liking and stop by for soup in Rakalj!
ISTRIA WINTER RUNNING LEAGUE
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