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Marunada, sweet chestnut festival

Marunada is the traditional food festival dedicated to the special type of sweet chestnut that thrives only on the slopes of Mount Učka, and which is known locally as "marun" (hence the name of the event). The sweet chestnuts from Lovran are distinguished by their specific sweet taste and are used to create the interesting sweets presented at this festival. In addition to cakes and pancakes, which you will find only here and nowhere else, the Marunada, which was listed as one of the ten most important food festivals in Europe by international media, offers visitors a wide range of other dishes prepared with sweet chestnuts, as well as the opportunity to buy the fruit raw or roasted. The Marunada also includes a musical programme with popular local bands.

MARUNADA – sweet chestnut festival

Marunada is the traditional food festival dedicated to the special type of sweet chestnut that thrives only on the slopes of Mount Učka, and which is known locally as "marun" (hence the name of the event).

Valentine's in Wine Bar Loza

Spend a pleasant evening
with a loved one at the Wine Bar Loza
with the romantic sounds of guitars and intoxicating voice of
Evergreen duet "Timeless"

40th Maroonfest - MARUNADA

Marunada is the greatest yearly event in Lovran. Traditional gastronomic event offering assorted dishesand pastry made of famous Lovran sweet chestnuts - maruni. Here cames the name: Marunada. Beacuse of special climate, the Lovran's chestnuts are one of the most tasteful chestnuts in the World, and this is why this event is so special.

Pilchards' Days - Captain's fiesta

Lovran is known for its summer fiestas, so you need not to think twice to go or not go to the Captain's fiesta "Pilchards' Days". There will be plenty of good food, drinks, music and great fun!

Cherry days

Cherry cakes and specialities in the restaurant and cafes of Lovran.
FESTA, Saturday, 8th of June
19:00 h Band "Pešekani"
20:30 h Taste a piece of 10 m cherry strudel
21:00 h Folk dances - “Zora”, Opatija

13th Asparaguesfestival

Asparagus specialities are on offer at restaurants and "konobas" (local inns). Main festa 13th of April Sq. of Freedom (Slobode).

Tasting wines and dishes from Slavonia

A Wine Tasting of well known slavonian winemaker Davor Zdjelarevic from Brodski Stupnik, and dishes by the chef of Hotel & Wineries "Zdjelarević" at the Wine Bar Loza, Lovran.

LADIES NIGHT

Spend wonderful evening celebrating the Women's Day with pleasant sounds of Evergreen duet "Timeless."

FOOD,WINE & SATISFACTION

Wine tasting of famous Istrian winemaker - Franco Armano. With each glass of wine you will taste delicious delicacies made for you by Caslav Matijevic.