Experience the authentic Izola countryside through the stories of locals and discover the charm of the village of Korte, where nature, history, and tradition intertwine. In the company of a local, you will enjoy a relaxed walk through picturesque village streets, learn about the area’s highlights, and feel everyday life as locals live it.
This experience is not just a guided tour, but an opportunity for a genuine encounter with local people, their stories, flavors, and traditions that still shape life in the Istrian hinterland.
THE EXPERIENCE INCLUDES:
- guided tour of the village of Korte and the Kašler archaeological park
- interpretation of Histri history and local heritage
- visit to the Korenika & Moškon winery with tasting of 6 wine samples and an Istrian snack
- experience of the Frata water source with a demonstration of traditional laundry washing
- accompaniment by a local guide throughout the experience
Along the paths of the Histri to the Kašler archaeological site
The day begins in the village of Korte above Izola, the largest settlement in the Izola hinterland, offering stunning views of the Šavrin Hills and the Sečovlje Salt Pans.
Together with a local, you will walk to the Kašler archaeological site, where around 5,000 years ago the Histri built one of the first fortified hilltop settlements – a castellieri. Through the guide’s storytelling, you will learn about the lives of prehistoric inhabitants closely connected to nature and step back in time to ancient civilizations.
Flavours of the Istrian countryside
The journey continues through the colorful, narrow streets of Korte to the local winery Korenika & Moškon, where you will enjoy a cellar tour and a tasting of premium wines.
Alongside selected wines, you will taste typical Istrian snacks that complete an authentic gastronomic experience. This is the perfect moment for relaxed socializing and discovering the flavors of rural Istria.
The Frata water source and life in the past
After refreshments, a walk follows to the Frata water source below the village of Korte. In the past, water sources were an essential part of everyday rural life – used for drinking water, washing laundry, and watering livestock.
At the site, you will learn about old customs and even try traditional tasks once performed by Istrian grandmothers, such as washing clothes. Do you think you’ll manage?
