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LIZNJAN, a village in the southern part of Istria, 12 km south-west of Pula, 2 km north-east of Medulin.
The Liznjan district includes nearby villages Valtura, Muntic, Jadreski and Sipan. The remote but palpable past of this area was written both in the remains of Roman town Nesactium not far away from Valtura, and in the church of St. Mary from Kuj in Liznjan which bequeathed us the unharmed mosaic from the early Christian period. The hidden part of unpolluted sea and indented coastline with its rocks and gravel reveals the beauty of 28 km long unsettled coast. A picturesque little port tells us that we are in a place that has always lived upon the benefits of the sea. Taste some of the sea-food dishes and have a sip of Istrian wines Malvasia and Terrano - and you will experience a tiny part of the local life. The significant characteristic of local fauna is a bird called bee-eater (merops apiaster), which belongs to an endemic and protected sort of birds that in summertime dwell in Marlera peacefully and undisturbed in its natural environment. Horse center "LIBORA" offers various services relating to horse-riding activities including horse-riding courses, and for those who have passion for hunting there is a large hunting ground with hares, partridges, pheasants, does and wild boars lurking among dense oak wood. If you prefer diving through the depths of the sea, the underwater coast along Marlera and partially along the Kuja bay reveals one of the last meadow of flowering Voga. There are many private apartments for hire and country tourism is also quite common here. Try and find some of the peasant cottages and you will be convinced that life in the south Istria is beautiful.
Source: www.croatia.hr
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