Top Things to do in Sveti Lovrec
Top Restaurants in Sveti Lovrec
10 Things to Do in Sveti Lovrec That You Shouldn't Miss
Discover the best top things to do in Sveti Lovrec, Croatia including Matosevic Winery, Dvigrad, Old Town, Euphrasius Basilica, Traktor Story, Zip Line Pazinska jama, Vina Radovan, Valle dIstria/Bale, Dinopark, OPG Vosten.
Restaurants in Sveti Lovrec
1. Matosevic Winery
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 20 reviews
Some call it business; we call it winemaking, the adventure in which we have dared to put our hearts on top of all the rules and regulations. Over and over again, for more then fifteen years now.
Reviewed By w0rkingt0travel - Somerset
Lovely wine, lovely people, great setting. Brilliant rainy day activity. Sipping a delicious glass of their white wine which I brought home at £7 a bottle as I type. Superb hosting skills there and great wine for very very reasonably prices. Definitely worth seeking out! Cannot imagine how you could not have a good time there
2. Dvigrad
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 84 reviews
Reviewed By GenieL - Graz, Austria
How great is was to be here by ourselves on a beautiful fall morning. Wonderful atmosphere, breathtaking views, no admission to pay, no souvenir stands. Also no refreshments or restrooms, but you can't go far in Istria without finding a friendly konoba, so that is not a problem. In good weather when it's warm, this could be a nice picnic spot (but remember, if you brought it with you, you can take whatever is left of the picnic with you!).
The narrow, twisting road up to the ruins is more like a track than a road and encountering another vehicle going the other way could be a problem. I shudder to imagine what two mega tour buses would do in that situation. So I hope they will not improve and widen the road. And on the site itself, there are lots of places that demand sturdy shoes and a degree of surefootedness, so that lacking those, better go somewhere else, unless you want to sustain an injury. And there are steep drops that children (or careless adults) could fall off of.
With all that in mind, make an informed decision as to whether you want to risk the perils that a visit here could entail. Don't say you weren't warned!
3. Old Town
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 3 reviews
Reviewed By RICHARD B
...because of the ancient stone work, this charming Old Town is 10 degrees F hotter than any place within a mile away. Cobblestones have been tread upon for centuries which gives you an opportunity to slip and fall down on the steep, slippery streets. Caution.
4. Euphrasius Basilica
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 1 reviews
Reviewed By Leo P - Zagreb, Croatia
Astonishing, 15 centuries of Christianity on one small site. Really exiting. Mosaics are formidable and the view from the tower is memorable.
5. Traktor Story
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 63 reviews
In an area that served as an intersection for communication and roads ever since, besides the Baredine cave as a natural monument, you can also visit an ethno story devoted to agriculture. It shows various items, machines and numerous photographs and documents closely linked to the history of this area and its people. The story starts with a threshing floor, next to which there is an exhibition on wheat threshing and the invention and development of threshing machines. The exhibition continues with a permanent exhibition of about fifty historic tractors and various types of engines called ,,Tractor story". Particularly prominent is an old Fordson tractor from 1923, the first tractor in our village, as well as an old engine with a heated head, which was used to run a mill in Porec at the beginning of the last century. In the exclusive area of the Konobon Gallery you can learn more about the story of the Mediterranean trilogy - bread, wine and olive oil, all present in this are from the period of Antiquity, the medieval period until the present moment. Along with these Exhibitions, the central part is an area, where various other Exhibitions are presented and the wine cellar where guest can savour authentic products of this area.
Reviewed By niceguy1966 - London, England
If you are interested in the history of farming, old machinery, or just want to see some tractors, this is the place for you. Two amusing tractors are made by Porsche and Ferrari.
Not worth a detour, but if you are visiting the caves, and the weather is nice, it's a relaxing way to spend 45 minutes.
6. Zip Line Pazinska jama
Overall Ratings
5 based on 219 reviews
ZipLine is an adventurous flight using cables and pulleys. Our ZipLine is located above the famous Pazin cave. Zip Line Pazin Cave consists of four lines. Visitors start their adventure from the gorge below the Hotel Lovac. The first two lines are 80 meters long each one. The third is 220 meters long and reaches a speed of 40 km/h, leading to the courtyard of House for writers. The fourth line is a longest 280 meters, and also fastest 50 km/h. As a rule, it is the favorite as it allows you to enjoy the view of the cave and the famous Castle above it. This line ends above the small cave Babina kuca, on the lookout, which is named after the famous French writer Jules Verne, who in his novel Mathias Sandorf (1885.) wrote about Pazin Cave and the Castle. By trail on the cliffs of Pazin Cave, and in less than five minutes, we come back to the place where it starts. Suitable for children and adults.
Reviewed By Ruth B - Royal Tunbridge Wells, United Kingdom
What a gorge! What an experience! Did this with my four children, 20, 18 and 13. Arrived and there were a couple of groups in front so we had to wait about 50 minutes but that was fine, we sat and watched them go. You can do the first two short lines or all four lines and in high season they do a huge swing from the bridge but this was not open when we went.
Got properly harnessed up, top and bottom because lots of people like tipping themselves upside down and spinning in their harnesses when zip lining. Yikes!
The first two lines are short and sharp the next two, well, you literally head off over nothing. My children just went, me, I really hesitated but thanks to the help and encouragement of the lovely Anna, I was able to go.
Everything felt super safe and the staff were full of enthusiasm and fun.
7. Vina Radovan
Overall Ratings
5 based on 2 reviews
Reviewed By IvoJelicic
If you go to Istra dont't miss wine roads and especially Radovan winery. Their malvasia is great wine. They are very friendly and educative.Thank you very much for your review :-) Hope to see you sson again :-)
8. Valle dIstria/Bale
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 141 reviews
Reviewed By Sally D - Shoeburyness, United Kingdom
Absolutely stunning little village, with lovely helpful people. Fell in love with the place, just beautiful
9. Dinopark
Overall Ratings
3.5 based on 204 reviews
Reviewed By foozy_hun - Hungary
We went there with my 3 yrs old. He really liked it.
The dinosaurses are not too realistic,but they are ok for kids. The rides are small but I think the kids love them. we couldn't see the devil fly show because the driver didn't show up. We were waiting there until we asked someone what was going on. No one warned us to not wait for the show. The other show they have is the circus inside the arena. It was ok, we enjoyed it. The rides are free inside.
10. OPG Vosten
Overall Ratings
5 based on 17 reviews
In Central Istria, on its red soil, with sea salt in the air, olive trees have been lovingly grown, and top-quality extra-virgin olive oil has been carefully produced by many generations of the Vošten family.
Reviewed By Appelgren - Ystad
Almost where the road ends, in the middle of nowhere in Istria this very small producer of avardwinning oliveolis opens up his little shop. If you are looking for high quality this is the place to go, not much (just 1.700 litres a year) but quality. One is almost burning your throat while the other one is smooth as velvet.
You can also buy his grappa/brisca!
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