If you have ever thought, that maybe just the coastal part of Istria is notable or worth to see, you are terribly wrong. Continental part of this beautiful peninsula is indeed an important tourist destination, not just because of its enchanting natural beauty, but also because of its rich cultural heritage.
Kršan municipality is situated in the heart of the eastern coastal region of Istria, in the district of Labin, with its 124 square kilometers in which there are around 3270 inhabitants. The beautiful scenery is a magical blend of green plains named Čepićko field and strong, stone mountain massif Učka, and thus the relief area of the Istrian peninsula can be divided into lowland part, located 300 meters above the sea level, and the mountains which aspires to of all the surrounding area as most carefully keeper.
Tourism in this part has long developed tradition, and with its kind hosts, who will host you in their comfortable apartments, You will enjoy perfect Istrian cuisine, the best under this bright haven.
Climate in this area is mild Mediterranean climate which derives the environment rich in diverse plant and animal world.
Particularly interesting sight makes Kršan castle which was first mentioned in the year of 1274. This vast building, along which are preserved the walls of St. Anthony’s church built in the 17th century, and near the local cemetery is hiding another secret, the church of St. James, which as a valuable building, in its midst keeps the protector Kršan. That is the place where valuable documents were found written in Glagolitic alphabet, recently.
