Lašići between cycling routes and wine tradition

Cycling routes and winegrowing give Lašići a distinct travel focus. If you are looking for a hotel in Lašići, the route through the town and the Pilato winery offer two points of reference for planning your trip. The cycling routes can be distinguished by their length and course; the wine tradition is reflected, among other things, in Pilato’s grape growing and olive oil.

Cycling routes through Lašići and along the Parenzana

The 24-kilometre Vižinada (101) cycling route passes through Lašići, then continues towards Staniši and the road to Ferenci. After crossing the main road in Lašići, you reach a section of the Parenzana. This former narrow-gauge railway has been converted into cycling and walking trails. The transition from the described route through the town to the historic railway line provides a clear reference point along the way.

Vižinada (101) connects with several other routes and has five designated photo spots. The Parenzana is signposted; bridges and viaducts have safety railings, tunnels are lit, and information panels explain the route’s history. Another option is the 30-kilometre Staza dobrih okusa i doživljaja (102) cycling tour: it follows the former Parenzana railway line towards Lašići and links wine, olive oil and agrotourism areas with cultural and historical sites. At 24 and 30 kilometres respectively, the stated lengths distinguish the two routes.

Wine and olive oil from Lašići

The Pilato winery in Lašići produces its own olive oil and maintains a winemaking tradition spanning four generations. Its cultivated vineyard area is about 20 hectares. White grape varieties predominate, in a ratio of 70 to 30; around ten wine labels are available for sale. This means that winemaking is not just a general theme of the routes, but is also represented by a specific winery in Lašići.

Discover the wider destination of Općina Vižinada

In the wider destination of Općina Vižinada, Vižinada is situated on a hill on the southern edge of the Mirna Valley. From there, the view stretches across the surrounding countryside, vineyards and olive groves. This landscape adds a regional perspective to the route themes, but is distinct from the cycling routes described in and towards Lašići.

Vižinada’s architectural heritage can also be described in specific terms. A cistern made of local limestone stands in the central square. It was completed in 1782 to a design by Simone Battistella, an architect from Rovinj. It is a local landmark and serves as a venue for cultural events. The Old Fontik, also known as the Lav House, dates from the 15th century and is the oldest surviving public secular building in the municipality of Vižinada.

Another regional highlight is Slatka Istra: the festival takes place every year on 14 August in the centre of Vižinada and preserves the tradition of nine local pastries. These include Fritula, Kroštula, Cukerančići, Pandešpanj, Povetica and Pinca. If you would like to include the festival in your travel plans, check the programme for the relevant year in advance.

Discover more destinations: Vrbani, Vizinada, Staniši, Crklada, Markovići, Ferenci, Žudetići, Bajkini

Return to the wider travel overview: Općina Vižinada.