Foli – Dinneridi Trail and Regional Products

Foli is part of the Dinneridi Trail as the location of the first participating family farm. Leaving Svetvinčenat in the direction of Foli, the route leads to OPG Živolić. This connects the village with a specific stop featuring family farms and local produce. To get a broader picture of the destination, it is also worth exploring the culture, landscape and cycling routes in the wider destination of Općina Svetvinčenat.

The Dinneridi Trail near Foli

The Dinneridi Trail is 33.2 kilometres long and designed as a cycling and hiking route. It connects five family farms, includes logic puzzles and is equipped with specially designated cycle route signs. Heading towards Foli, OPG Živolić is the first participating family farm. This combination of route, puzzles and farm stop makes the trail a distinctive local point of interest for planning a trip.

The route can be explored by bicycle, on foot, by quad or on horseback. Before your trip, check the latest trail information and whether each farm is participating: infrastructure and participating businesses may change. Product availability and access arrangements may also vary from farm to farm.

Local products and different ways to explore

Products featured on the Dinneridi Trail include wine, olive oil, sheep’s cheese, lavender and donkey’s milk. The route thus connects several family farms offering a diverse selection of local produce. If you plan to stop for a particular product, bear in mind that availability and access may vary by business. The farm stops are part of the trail; this does not mean that every product is available at every stop.

Culture in the wider destination of Općina Svetvinčenat

Svetvinčenat’s square, locally known as Placa, has preserved much of its authentic Renaissance appearance. Morosini-Grimani Castle is one of the best-preserved examples of Venetian architecture in Istria and beyond. Nine different multimedia presentations tell its story, while an interactive journey through time explores Svetvinčenat’s past.

The churches also reflect different historical periods: the Church of St Vincent dates back to the 12th century. The Church of St Catherine was built in the 14th century and decorated with frescoes from the early 15th century. Kuća vještice Mare is a visitor centre dedicated to Svetvinčenat’s tangible and intangible cultural heritage. It presents this heritage using 3D mapping, virtual reality and augmented reality.

The Mediteranski plesni centar is housed in the former community hall. It offers year-round activities focused on contemporary performing arts practices, experimentation and interdisciplinary work. The centre serves artists and the surrounding community as a space for work, exchange and gathering; individual programmes may vary.

The landscape and cycling routes of the municipality

The landscape of the municipality of Svetvinčenat features gently rising terrain and gently undulating areas with Mediterranean vegetation and agricultural land. These areas are bordered by dry-stone walls or vegetation. The landscape also includes karst features such as caves, sinkholes, ponds and rocky areas. The wider destination therefore encompasses both agricultural landscapes and a variety of karst formations.

Three routes rated as easy start in Svetvinčenat for cyclists: Route 671 Putevima kaštela is 11.8 km long, Route 690 Renesansa na dva kotača is 29.6 km, and Route 683 Stazom Grimani is 34 km. By distance, 671 is the shortest and 683 the longest, with 690 in between. Svetvinčenat Outdoor also offers circular routes for walking, running and cycling. The marked trails lead back to the starting point.

Discover other destinations: Smoljanci, Bokordici, Kranjčići, Štokovci, Salambati, Pusti, Raponji, Boškari.

See the overview of the wider destination: Općina Svetvinčenat.