Štokovci – Village Structures and Excursions

Štokovci brings together preserved traditional buildings with themes of agriculture and leisure. This offers different options for planning your trip: the old village, activities at Family Centar Štokovci, and excursions in the wider destination of Općina Svetvinčenat.

Traditional buildings in the old village

Several traditionally built buildings have been preserved in Štokovci’s old village, while many other houses have been altered. Anyone interested in the architectural history of a place will find a tangible connection here to its historic building stock. The preserved structures and altered houses are both part of the village’s character.

Agriculture and Pekica

The Pekica family farm is located in Štokovci, Pekici 1. A description from 2018 highlighted lavender and lavender products as the farm’s focus; please contact Pekica directly to confirm whether it currently operates as a catering business. If catering or particular products are important for your trip, check the current offering and contact details directly with Pekica.

Leisure activities and family excursions

Family Centar Štokovci is a five-hectare leisure area; the activities described include an adrenaline cycling track, quad and buggy rides, and full- or half-day excursions. The activities are described as suitable for families with children of all ages. In 2019, the tourism partnership included quad rides on the adrenaline track at Family Centar Štokovci. Before visiting, check which activities are currently available.

Ranch Toni is also among the attractions related to agriculture. A description from 2018 presented the ranch, owned by Dragica Lenić of Štokovci, as a breeding farm for animals such as Istrian donkeys and horses. Ranch Toni was open to visitors during the April Open Days of the Municipality of Svetvinčenat in 2018. If you would like to see particular animals or visit the ranch, check in advance what animals are currently there and whether access is available.

The Dinaridi Trail and its options

A tourism description from 2018 presents the Dinaridi Trail as a 33.2-kilometre route connecting five family farms. Ranch Toni is included in the route. Listed ways to travel along it are by bicycle, on foot, by quad, and on horseback. This distinguishes the trail from visiting individual leisure attractions: it connects several farms along a longer route. Before setting out, check the current route and its accessibility.

Cycling in the wider destination of Općina Svetvinčenat

Three routes described as easy start in Svetvinčenat for cycling in the wider destination of Općina Svetvinčenat. Route 671 Putevima kaštela is 11.8 kilometres long, Route 690 Renesansa na dva kotača is 29.6 kilometres, and Route 683 Stazom Grimani is 34 kilometres. The shortest and longest routes therefore differ by more than 22 kilometres; these figures help you compare route length as a separate planning factor. These routes start in Svetvinčenat.

The landscape is also part of the wider destination of Općina Svetvinčenat: the terrain is gently rolling, with Mediterranean vegetation and agricultural land, some of it bordered by dry-stone walls or vegetation. Karst features in the municipality include caves, sinkholes, ponds, and rocky areas.

Culture and history in Općina Svetvinčenat

In the wider destination of Općina Svetvinčenat, Svetvinčenat’s square, locally called Placa, has largely preserved its Renaissance appearance. Morosini-Grimani Castle presents its history through nine different multimedia exhibits and an interactive journey through time. It is one of the best-preserved examples of Venetian architecture in Istria and beyond. The Church of St Vincent dates from the 12th century; the Church of St Catherine, dating from the 14th century, is decorated with frescoes from the early 15th century.

Kuća vještice Mare is a visitor centre dedicated to the tangible and intangible cultural heritage of Svetvinčenat. It presents this heritage through 3D mapping, virtual reality, and augmented reality. Every year, the Medieval Festival transforms the town into a medieval city; dates vary from year to year. If the festival is a key part of your trip planning, check the dates for your travel year.

Discover more destinations: Cukrići, Smoljanci, Bokordici, Salambati, Pusti, Butkovići, Čabrunići, Foli.

For the wider travel overview: Općina Svetvinčenat.