The main locations in Slovenian Istria are situated directly by the sea. Yet the old villages, which have to be discovered by the traveller himself, hold in their bosom a magic of their own. They are modernised, but they still carry in them the residue of the ages, of a history at times so turbulent in these parts. St. Peter above the Sečovlje valley exhibits its ancient olive oil press. Nearby, Padna has been entirely preserved in its cultural heritage. Besides its interesting, preserved, compact layout, there is also a gallery of paintings by Božidar Jakac.

Again not far away, there is Krkavče with its famous church. The road from Krkavče then leads us to the village of Koštabona and its three churches. Another pleasant part of Istria can be explored if you jump over to Hrastovlje and take in the church there with its famous frescoes from the year 1490. Head on further and you will find Črni Kal with its leaning church bell tower, a kind of Slovenian Pisa in miniature.

Map of Slovenian Istria - Hinterland (pdf, 4,47 MB)