Home Swap Croatia: ARTON Villa sits on the edge of a small and peaceful village of Gradišće, 2,5km from town Žminj, CROATIA which is located in the heart of Istria and is an ideal starting point for numerous excursions you can enjoy during your holiday.

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Home Swap Croatia: Žminj is a small town in Istria, Croatia, 15 km south of Pazin. It has a population of 3,483 and was first mentioned in 1177 as a parish of the Porec diocese.

Fixed on a limestone hill between the Lim valley and the Raša valley, 355 meters above sea level. It’s economy which runs on farming and livestock breeding. Žminj, located at the intersection of regional roads to Pazin, Kanfanar, Svetvinčenat and Labin. This part of Istria has a number of tourist attractions. Such as landscapes and the remnants of cultural heritage from all ages (such as a tower Citadel in the old town).

Exquisite specialities of Istrian cuisine. “maneštra” sausages with cabbage, venison with “fuži” (a kind of pasta), “supa” (crisp bread in red wine, with olive oil and pepper). It is also the famous wines, teran and malmsey.

Žminj and its surroundings are used for hiking and cycling tours. In addition, the as well as for agritourism, which developed in many of the surrounding villages. Žminj is the traditional host of the Bartulja festival. Held at the end of August, the festival, dedicated to St. Bartholomew, patron of Žminj (in the church of St. Bartholomew).

Other traditional events are the Chakavian Assembly, a contest of young poets and reciters of poetry in the Chakavian dialect (in June) and the Harmonica Wedding, a competition in accordion-playing (in July).

Žminj is also known for its agricultural fair which takes place every second Wednesday in the month.

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