The fields of Strunjan are home to the autochthonous, culinary delicious and very healthy, but little-known Istrian artichokes. This cherished vegetable has an even longer tradition in Slovenian Istria than kaki, as it has been known in Strunjan since before the Republic of Venice. It grows in sunny locations, which we have planty here. Artichokes like warmth and the month of May is it’s season. It is purple-green in color, slightly smaller than the usual artichoke, but much tastier, which is why it is so highly valued in the world of culinary.
As a medicinal plant, the artichoke began to be used in the 20th century, however the list of dishes that can be prepared from this Mediterranean plant is quite long: salads, pickled artichokes, artichokes with meat sauces, pastas, pizzas, etc.
Program
Saturday, 24 May 2025
10:00 – 17:00
Artichoke Market, local produce and homemade products
10:00 – 20:00
Culinary delights at Giassi-Žagar Tourist Farm, Knez Homestead, Pod trto Inn, Strunjan Inn, Sosič Inn, Pinija Restaurant & Beach Bar, and Mandraček Snack Bar
10:00 – 12:00
Art workshops by the Giuseppe Tartini Piran Italian Community
11:00
Lecture “Understanding Artichokes and Their Use in Cuisine”, visit to the artichoke plantation and artichoke tasting at Giassi-Žagar Tourist Farm*
Sunday, 25 May 2025
10:00 – 17:00
Artichoke Market, local produce and homemade products
10:00 – 20:00
Culinary delights at Giassi-Žagar Tourist Farm, Knez Homestead, Pod trto Inn, Strunjan Inn, Sosič Inn, Pinija Restaurant & Beach Bar, and Mandraček Snack Bar
13:00
Free guided tour of the Strunjan Salt Pans – Strunjan Landscape Park**
*Meeting point: at the Fallen Monument / Price: €5 per person
**Meeting point: in front of the Mercator store / Duration: 1 hour
Free parking will be available on the former football pitch (100 m from the roundabout).
The event will be cancelled in case of bad weather.
The event will take place in the Landscape park Strunjan, which is a protected area, therefore we kindly ask all visitors to take care of the nature.
Organizer: Tourist Association Solinar Strunjan, Landscape Park Strunjan
