Due to the exceptional social and identity-related role of rafioli in local communities – a result of the continuous transmission of knowledge and skills in their preparation, both within families and in the public sphere – as well as their remarkable potential as a cultural and tourism symbol and product, a decision has been made to inscribe the craft of preparing filled pastry known as rafioli, rafijoli, ravioli or rafajoli into the Register of Cultural Goods of the Republi

Just one step from the sea and two from the snow lies the Municipality of Vinodol – a charming destination made up of four settlements that tell the story of the Frankopan family, the life and work of Juraj Julije Klović, and a place where the winds of sea and mountain meet. It is also where you will encounter the aroma of Bribir presnac, a traditional savoury “cake” that has been kneaded and baked for centuries in the kitchens of diligent local women. “There was hardly an oc

Historically, the Ferenci/Ferenzi family is mentioned as far back as 1688, when the ancestors of Giulio Ferenac arrived in what is now Istria from the Venetian region. Vine cultivation continued through dozens of generations, and by the late 1980s more serious market-oriented production was initiated by Marčelo (the grandfather) and Giulio (the father) of Marijana Ferenac, who is today increasingly taking care of the winery alongside her father. Marijana Ferenac graduated in

Situated in the unique setting of the Lim Bay, Restaurant Fjord offers an experience that goes beyond a typical lunch or dinner – here, nature, the sea, and gastronomy merge into a seamless and complete story. From the very moment of arrival, it becomes clear what makes this place so special. The Lim Bay, resembling a fjord that cuts deeply into the Istrian landscape, creates an almost surreal backdrop: calm waters, steep green slopes, and a silence broken only occasionally b

The Nofta vineyard and winery are located on Martinkovec Hill in Varaždinske Toplice. Tomislav Nofta’s family has been cultivating vines since the middle of the last century, and around twenty years ago they began planting new vineyards, which over the past five years have expanded to one hectare. Nofta is a small winery with clearly defined priorities. For spouses Daniela and Tomislav, viticulture is more than a hobby yet less than a full-time profession; both are employed a