LAG Broshure

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photography: Toni Roce, Sana Vitas, archive of The Istrian Tourism board and the Department for tourism of the Istrian Region

graphic design: Klaudia Barbić & Piero Ricci

press: Vetva Graph, Raša

publisher: LAG East Istria, 2014

LOCAL ACTION GROUP EAST ISTRIA / LOKALNA AKCIJSKA GRUPA ISTOČNA ISTRA

A. Rudarska 1, hr-52220 LabinT. +385 (0)52 851 173F. +385 (0)52 851 139E. [email protected] W. lag-istocnaistra.hr

Ova brošura izrađena je u sklopu projekta: Priprema i provedba lokalnih strategija ruralnog razvoja fi nanciranog iz EU pretpristupnog programa IPARD. Sadržaj ove brošure je isključiva odgovornost Lokalne akcijske grupe „Istočna Istra“ i ne odražava nužno stajališta Europske unije. / This brochure was developed as part of the project: Preparation and implementation of local strategies of rural development fi nanced from the IPARD pre-accession programme of the EU. The content of this brochure is the sole responsibility of the Local Action Group “Eastern Istria” and does not necessarily refl ect the opinion of the European Union.

Sufi nancirano sredstvima pretpristupnog EU programa IPARD kroz mjeru LEADER / Co-fi nanced from the IPARD pre-accession funds of the European Union through LEADER programme

European Union

Croatia

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The Local Action Group is the partnership of the representatives of public, economic and civil sector of a particular rural area that is founded with the purpose of development and implementation of a local development strategy of this particular area, and its members can be both physical and legal persons.

Local development strategy is a strategic document for planning and develop-ment brought and implemented by LAG for the area it includes.

LEADER approach (Liaison Entre Actions de Développement de l’Economie Rurale – Links between actions for the development of the rural economy) – represents a mechanism for implementing the EU rural development policy measures, and is based on the realization of the local development strategies that are managed by local action groups.

basic terms

5 94Cities and municipalities

Communities

22.590 57,79 390,92 km2

Population Population density

ppl /km2

Area

LAG EAST ISTRIAin figures

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municip. of pićan

municip. of kršan

municip. of raša

municip. of sv. nedelja

the city of labin

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According to the Statute passed at the Founding Assembly of the Association on 19 December 2012, LAG “Eastern Istria” pursues its activities in the area of the City of Labin and Municipalities Kršan, Pićan, Raša and Sveta Nedelja.

LAG was selected on the basis of the first public call for the allocation of funds from Measure 202 of IPARD programme. For the implementation of this Measure that includes the preparation and implementation of local rural development strategies, LAG will receive the total approved amount of 900.000,00 HRK during the period of two years.

— to promote and improve sustainable rural development of the LAG area,

— to ensure the flow of information and transfer of knowledge for the improvement in the development of rural economy and the local community,

— to develop the synergy and networking and planning of the overall development of LAG areas between all participants whose interest is to contribute to the development of rural areas,

— to use and develop the existing potentials for rural development, to strengthen the financial and human capacities for the implementation of rural development projects,

— to prepare LAG areas for the use of EU funds,

— to take care about the infrastructure, ecological and social, cultural, economic and every other aspect of development in the wider rural area.

LOCAL ACTION GROUP EASTERN ISTRIA

AIMS OF LOCAL ACTION GROUP EASTERN ISTRIA

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municip. of pićan

municip. of kršan

municip. of raša


the city of labin

Labin is situated on the eastern coast of Istria and lies at a distance of 5 km from Rabac, the tourist pearl of Kvarner Bay. The Old Town is situated on a hill while the other part of the city is called “Podlabin” (it originally developed as a mining settlement in the 1930s). Intense mining activities were carried out in Labin and its surrounding areas for more than 400 years. For a long period of time, the miners represented the backbone of Labin’s economy. Also known as the birthplace of Matija Vlačić Ilirik who was a reformist and Martin Luther’s first associate, and known for the famous Labin Republic from 1921, today Labin represents a developed cultural and administrative center.

With its aimed planning and direct investment in economic development and indirect investment in infrastructure, the City of Labin has created the prerequisites for a significant economic growth and development. By planning investments in infrastructure on a rational and long-term basis, and having in mind the needs of the citizens and economic subjects, the City of Labin aims to be a partner to entre-preneurs and individuals whose interest is to invest in the area of the City of Labin.

With its natural beauties, cultural sights and economic potential focused on small and medium-sized companies and trades, Labin has become a good place to live and to invest.

71.85 km2

Area

11.642Population

THE CITY OF LABIN

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— LABIN CARNIVAL /February /Labin

— FLOWER FAIR /April /Labin

— VOGA TELEFERIKA boat race /May /Rabac

— PETROVA FESTIVITY, entertainment evening /end of June /Labin Old Town

— CONCERT OF HARMONY SINGING GROUPS “KLAPE” July /Labin Old Town

— PRESENTATION OF AUTOCHTONOUS ISTRIAN PRODUCTS /June, July, August /Rabac

— LABIN ART REPUBLIC visual theatre festival, theatre plays, music group performances July, August /Labin Old Town

— ECOLOGICAL PRODUCTS FAIR /August /Rabac

— FESTIVITY OF THE DAY OF THE CITY OF LABIN /August /Labin Old Town

— SAILING REGATTA end of September /Rabac

EVENTS

the city of labina. Titov trg 11

hr-52220 Labint. +385 52 852 078f. +385 52 852 269e. [email protected]

www.labin.hr

the city of labin tourist boarda. Aldo Negri 20

hr-52220 Labint. +385 52 855 560f. +385 52 855 560e. [email protected]

www.rabac-labin.com

family agricultural farm negri william extra virgin olive oil

Negri art gastro gallerya. G. Martinuzzi 11

hr-52220 Labint. +385 52 875 280m.+385 98 219 524e. [email protected]

www.negri-olive.com

kvarner express d.o.o. travel agency

a. Obala Maršala Tita 53 hr-52221 Rabac

t. +385 52 872 225m.+385 91 528 9619 e. [email protected]

www.kvarner-express.hr

family agricultural farm škopac, olive oil, st. john’s wort oil, jams and brandies homestead apartment rental

a. Principi 14 hr-52220 Labin

t. +385 52 854 077m.+385 98 887 692e. [email protected]

agricultural farm lavanda faraguna lavender products

a. Vinež 357 hr-52220 Labin

t. +385 52 858 116m.+385 91 892 5833 e. klaudio.faraguna@ pu.t-com.hr

smoked ham plant bani trade and meat production service Labin

a. Karla Kranjca 11/4c hr-52220 Labin

t. +385 52 874 079m.+385 91 211 0471 e. [email protected]

agricultural services dives nursery garden

a. Ripenda Kras 16hr-52220 Labin


www.dives-rasadnik.hr

ceramics craft trade merania

a. Mate Balote 31hr-52220 Labin


www.merania.hr

association of disabled persons labin

a. Katuri 17hr-52220 Labin


alfa albona youth association

a. Kalić 2 hr-52220 Labin


www.alfa-albona.hr

municip. of pićan

municip. of kršan

municip. of raša


the city of labin

The area that belongs to the Municipality of Kršan is situated in the central part of the eastern coastal part of the Istrian peninsula. It is situated between Kvarner Bay, the Bay of Plomin and the Plomin Cove, the River Raša valley, the hills of central Istria and the area of Učka and Brestova on the sea. Kršan has every right to be proud of its rich cultural and historical heritage that in some places dates back to the 11th century.

No matter where you start your visit, you can feel the beauty and diversity of this area, from the Citadel of Kršan, the place where the document called Istrian Demarcation (“Istarski Razvod”) was found, the Plomin Church of St. Juraj the Old that houses the oldest known Glagolitic inscription – the Plomin tablet, from the western massifs of Učka and Kožljak Castle, the Romanic Church of St. Quirinus with 15th century frescoes with the details of the deputation by the famous painter Albert, from the town of Čepić and the lake that bears the same name that was drained and turned into arable fields, or from the youngest community in Istria – Potpićan.

The area of Kršan Municipality blends the combination of the remains of the Glagolitic and sacral heritage and old crafts with modern tourist offer and a variety of gastronomic delights, and if you take a better look and sense the beauty of the nature of this area, you will surely see, and possibly hear the tender song of the endemic plant species – the Istrian Bluebell.

124 km2 2.951

MUNICIPALITY OF KRŠAN

Area Population

08

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— FLOWER FAIR end of April /Vozilići

— WILD HERBS FESTIVAL /end of April /Kršan

— KRAFIFEST /1 May /Kršan

— DAYS OF THE ISTRIAN BLUEBELL May, June /Plomin

— IVANJA MIDSUMMER DAY /24 June /Šušnjevica

— POD ĆORICU / July /Kršan

— KRŠAN MUNICIPALITY DAY /25 July /Kršan

— KOŽLJAK FAIR ”KOŽLJONSKI SAMONJ” August /Kožljak

— FISHERMAN'S FESTIVITY NA PORTE /August /Plomin Luka

— ISTRIAN ROMANTIC EVENING 14 August /Kršan

— MOJE SELO-MOJA KUMPANIJA /end of August /Kršan

— ČEPIĆ FAIR ”ČEPLJONSKI SAMONJ” /beginning of November /Čepić

— BELA NEDJELJA FESTIVITY IN PLOMIN beginning of October /Plomin

— HUBERTFEAR /November /Kršan

EVENTS

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municipality of kršana. Blaškovići 12, p.p.2

hr-52232 Kršant. +385 52 378 - 222f. +385 52 378 - 223e. [email protected]

www.krsan.hr

municipality of kršan tourist boarda. Vozilići 66

hr-52234 Plomint. +385 52 880 155f. +385 52 880 155e. [email protected]

www.krsan.hr

restaurant riva Koral d.o.o. a. Vozilići 33 B

hr-52234 Plominm.+385 98 420 404 e. [email protected]

www.riva.hr

bio adria d.o.o. cattle breeding and production of milk, cultivation of crops

a. Čepić polje b.b. hr-52232 Kršan

t. +385 52 867 339f. +385 52 867 300m.+385 99 340 0500e. [email protected]

www.bioadria.com

agricultural farm fajman, cattle breeding and production of milk, cultivation of crops

a. Letaj 21, Šušnjevica hr-52232 Kršan

t. +385 52 850 061f. +385 52 850 061 m.+385 98 309 412e. [email protected]

zlata cheese dairy homemade hard and semi-hard Istrian cow cheese

a. Industrijska 4 hr-52333 Potpićan

m.+385 98 950 9201e. [email protected]

farming cooperative čepić poljea. Blaškovići 12

hr-52232 Kršant. +385 52 880 226 f. + 385 52 880 227m.+385 91 1 863 190e. [email protected]

www.krsan.hr

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municip.of pićan

municip. of kršan

municip. of raša


the city of labin

Pićan is situated in Istria, 12 km southeast of Pazin, on the regional road Pazin-Kršan.

Its favourable strategic position influenced the construction of a prehistoric hill fort and it is no wonder that during the Roman reign Pićan became a military stronghold. From 6th to 18th century it was also the seat of the sole diocese in the inland area of Istria with 12 parishes and due to such connection with the Roman church, it always had an important role and power in central Istria.

During the Byzantine rule, Pićan became the administrative seat of the central part of Istria. In the 10th century, Pazin and Pićan were ruled by the patriarch of Aquileia who gave Pićan as feud to the founder of the Pazin County in the 12th century. Being a part of the Pazin County, Pićan came under the rule of Habsburgs in the 14th century where it remained for a long period of time.

The sights include the partially preserved medieval walls and the town gate from the 14th century, next to which lies the former Bishop’s Palace. We should also mention the small church of St. Roko from the 17th century and the church of St Mihovil on the cemetery grounds with frescoes from the 15th century and the Parish Church erected on the foundations of the 14th century cathedral.

50.92 km2 1.827

MUNICIPALITY OF PIĆAN

Area Population

12

The 48-meter high church tower was built at the end of the 19th century and it is among the tallest in Istria. Next to it there is a stone measure which was once used for collecting the tithe. Some other preserved remains include a valuable organ, many relics, inscriptions and memories that tell stories about the rich period of the seat of the diocese.

— NO LABEL MARTIN November - Pićan

— PETIVINA, wine exhibition last weekend in May /Pićan

— LEGENDFEST /end of July/beginning of August/Pićan

— MUNICIPALITY DAY St. Roch festivity /16 August /Pićan

— BORTULJA end of August /Tupljak

— ST. CATHERINE'S DAY October /Sv. Katarina

EVENTS

municipality of pićana. Pićan 40

hr-52332 Pićant. +385 52 887 048m.+385 98 434 445f. +385 52 887 058e. [email protected]

www.pican.hr

central istria tourist boarda. Franine i Jurine 14,

hr-52000 Pazint. +385 52 622 460f. +385 52 616 886e. [email protected]

www.sredisnja-istra.hr

family agricultural farm baćac wine production of the following varieties: malmsey, merlot, yellow muscat

a. Kukurini 16 hr-52332 Pićan

m.+385 91 1869 090 e. [email protected]

municip.of pićan

municip. of kršan

municip. of raša


the city of labin

Raša, the youngest town in Istria, was built in only 547 days for the needs of the local coal mine and it was one of many newly built towns (città di fondazione) in the period of Italian administration, i.e. during the Fascist era. The construction of the town began in late April 1936 and a year later most buildings were already finished, so the citizens started to move in and the inauguration ceremony took place on 4 November 1937.

The Gustavo Pulitzer Square houses the Church of St. Barbara. G. Pulitzer designed a very elegant church with minimalist lines, built in the form of the overturned mining cars, with a bell tower that resembles a miner’s lamp.

After the Second World War, the destiny of Raša can be considered a paradox. On the one hand, due to its unintentional Fascist history it was systematically neglected and left to downfall and at the same time it was praised and respected as the producer of the valuable black gold, but all with the aim of its maximum exploitation. In the period of Yugoslav administration, the Municipality of Raša was integrated into the Municipality of Labin and in the new Croatian state it regained the status as an individual municipality. Since then, many efforts have been made in order to re-evaluate this town that was once an extremely significant mining center.

80.15 km2 3.183

MUNICIPALITY OF RAŠA

Area Population

16

The most significant company today is the cement factory in Koromačno. The River Raša valley continues to provide extremely good conditions for agriculture and the Municipality has a wide access to the sea, enabling the development of the fishing trade. Tourism sector includes two campsites with the capacity to host several hundreds of tourists and over two hundred private rooms and apart-ments for rent as well as a significant number of other smaller catering facilities.17

— BAGPIPE FESTIVAL “MEH NA SRCU” /beginning of May /Raša

— RAŠA SWIMMING MARATHON June /Raša

— EXHIBITION OF WINES FROM EASTERN ISTRIA /June /Skitača

— LOVREČEVA FESTIVITY beginning of August /Diminići (Sveti Lovreč Labinski)

— FISHERMAN’S FESTIVITY IN RAVNI /beginning of August /Ravni

— BORTULJA, traditional Briscola and Tresette card game tournament end of August / Sveti Bartul

— FOLK FESTIVITY “RAŠKA NOĆ” end of August /Raša

— SEKOVANJE FESTIVITY end of August, beginning of September Koromačno

EVENTS

municipality of rašaa. Trg Gustavo

Pulitzer Finali 2 hr-52223 Raša

t. t. +385 52 874 239f. +385 52 874 280 e. [email protected]

www.rasa.hr

municipality of raša tourist boarda. Nikole Tesle 1

hr-52223 Rašat./f. +385 52 874 505m.+385 91 170 6645e. [email protected]

www.tz-rasa.hr

family agricultural farm licul dorijano wine production of the following varieties: malmsey, merlot

a. Brgod 40 hr-52223 Raša


family agricultural farm dobrić damir fig products

a. Brovinje 35 hr-52222 Koromačno


family agricultural farm cvetko gortan sage honey, black locust honey, meadow honey, honeydew, pollen, propolis, beeswax

a. Matija Vlačić Ilirik 50 hr-52223 Raša


pucinium trade for catering services and rental of vessel

a. Koromačno bb hr-52222 Koromačno

t. +385 52 876 083m.+ 385 91 177 9241f. + 385 52 876 358e. [email protected]

municip.of pićan

municip. of kršan

municip. of raša


the city of labin

The Municipality of Sveta Nedelja is located on the eastern part of central Istria. The specific significance of its economic development was Dubrova industrial zone, built during the replacement of “Coalmines Raša”, right next to D66 state road. The characteristic of the area of Sveta Nedelja Municipality is also its geographical position in the hinterland of the City of Labin, meaning that it can offer great benefits for rural tourism of central Istria as well as the vicinity of coastal tourism of the eastern part of Istria.

The particularity on the area of the Municipality of Sveta Nedelja, within its cul-tural activity, is the Mediterranean Sculpture Symposium on the area of Dubrova, which has been functioning for more than thirty years as an outdoor museum.

The richness of cultural heritage is registered on the area of the Municipality of Sveta Nedelja, from medieval forts on the verge of the River Raša canyon to country houses on the estates of Labin’s noblemen, some of which are categorized as objects of great significance for the state. Along with conservation research and building repair and development, this is one of the possibilities of developing the day-trip tourism and the future development of the Municipality.

64 km2 2.987

MUNICIPALITY OF SV. NEDELJA

Area Population

20

The particularly valuable area of natural landscape that stretches above the River Raša valley along its eastern coast represents a unique characteristic of the area and as such it can also be included in the offer of day-trip tourism and contribute to the economic development of the Municipality.

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— WINE AND TOURISM FESTIVITY 26 July /Sv. Martin

— PET ANGOŠTA folk festivity /5 August /Šumber

— 16.OTOBRA Sveta Nedelja Municipality Day 16 October /Nedešćina

EVENTS

municipality of sv. nedeljaa. Nedešćina 103

hr-52231 Nedešćinat. +385 52 865 631f. +385 52 865 500 e. [email protected]

[email protected]

family agricultural farm albino radović homestead apartment rental

a. Šumber 92 hr-52231 Nedešćina

m.+385 91 5926478e. [email protected]

www.opg-radovic.hr

family agricultural farm romeo licul wine production of the following varieties: malmsey, merlot, teran, chardonnay

a. Nedešćina 67 hr-52231 Nedešćina


family agricultural farm nevio blašković nursery garden Šumber

a. Šumber 132 hr-52231 Nedešćina

m.+ 385 91 555 8335

vinogradi san martino d.o.o. high-quality dry red and white wine of geographic origin

a. Dubrova b.b. hr-52231 Nedešćina

t. +385 52 851 800f. +385 851 888m.+385 98 981 5380e. [email protected]

www.vinosanmartino.com

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