Welcome to our Istrian Villa and thank you for staying with us! We put together some short info about the property and the surroundings.
BBQ
Outside you can use the BBQ. Be so kind and clean the premise after use.
We can recommend a great butcher Mesnica Daniele in Višnjan. Another one is Cikili in Poreč. Excellent fish and seafood is just next to it at Ancora ribarnica. A bakery is also there at the corner. Try domaći kruh and burek
BIKING
Parenzana, an amazing cycling trail with breathtaking views over the region, extends on the railroad track from the beginning of the last century, from Trieste to Poreč, passing through Vižinada and Kaštelir. You can use the bikes in the lock room / behind the house for free. For rent: Bike Center Labinci
CHECK IN & OUT
Check in time is 4-10pm. Check out is till 10am.
Even if you have payed a cleaning service, we are always happy when there is less to do 😉
Please leave the keys in the key box if we don’t see each other at check out.
CITIES
Larger cities such as Poreč and Novigrad lie within a short drive distance where you find also big supermarkets and other facilities.
The old town of Poreč is for sure a must see. The harbour and Basilica are nice spots. If you want to enjoy food there:
typical Istrian dishes – Šandor restoran – ask for Tartar
fish – 3 Bačve konoba – ask for what have they fished that day
fish burgers – Tunaholic
asian fusion food – Umi
pizza & cakes – La Riva
Don’t miss the beautiful medieval towns of Grožnjan and Motovun, well-known by truffle lovers. The picturesque towns of Rovinj and Piran can be reached in about forty minutes by car and are real gems.
ENVIRONMENTAL FOOTPRINT
Tap water in Croatia is drinkable. Maybe you can enjoy it without buying bottled water.
Please note that deposits for bottles will only be returned with the receipt in the same supermarket.
Please close all windows/doors when using air-conditioning. Putting it more than 3°C below outside temperature increases chance of getting a cold.
EQUIPMENT
Under the main kitchen stairs/heating room you can find an iron, cleaning stuff etc.
FIRST AID KIT
is stored under the stairs in the main house kitchen or in the storage board next to the entrance. For any emergency the number is 112.
GARDEN
In the garden there are different fruits and herbs like figs, mint, salvia, oregano, rosemary. Feel free to use whatever you need or if you think a plant needs some water help it out 🙂
There is an automated watering system which starts in the morning. If you see that something might be wrong please contact us.
KIDS
For kids there are small playgrounds in the village and some amusement parks in the vicinity like Aquapark Istralandia, Aquacolors in Poreč and Dinopark in Funtana.
LIFE COACHING
As an added value, if you wish to take some time for yourself and are in search for a support to gain some insights, our certified life coach for adults and youngsters can offer you coaching sessions within our warm and inspiring environment.
more information: Development of Talents
SWIMMING POOL
Please DON’T use sun cream or lotions and shower before using the pool. Follow the pool rules which are located next to the pool for your own safety.
The blankets from the house are not meant to be used for the pool area.
SURROUNDINGS
At the main road to Poreč, there are grocery stores, a bar, an ATM and a post office. In the immediate vicinity there are several restaurants and farmhouses with an exceptional traditional Istrian cuisine. Please see our map on the last page.
TOILET & WASTE WATER
Please DON’T flush any other product apart from toilet paper down the toilet. The house is connected to a biological septic. Baby wipes, diapers & other hygiene products will block it.
WASHING MACHINE & DISH WASHER
You may of course use the machines. There should be some powder / tabs under the sink in the kitchen. Please do not use it to wash aluminum products (e.g. Bialetti jug) or wooden objects.
WASTE
Recycling bins can be found next to the parking.
plastic, TetraPak, cans (plastika & metal): yellow bin
glass (staklo): big green bin
paper (papir): blue bin
landfill (otpad): small green bin.
Please put them on the street if not already: Mondays (Kaštelir), Tuesdays (Vabriga), Wednesdays (Vranje Selo).
New bags are under the sink/oven.
WIFI
We have unlimited optical internet.
Password: if not otherwise specified it’s in the info book in the kitchen.
WINE
Istria is a paradise for lovers of good wine. Arman and Rossi (next to Vranje Selo), Geržinić (Ohnići: Malvazija), Benvenuti (Kaldir: amazing desert wines), Kozlović (Momian: Teran), Damjanić (Fuškulin: Borgonja)
