Two different types of excursion define Mekiši near Vižinada: the cycling route “Trail of Good Flavors and Experiences” (102), which includes a brief visit to agritourism establishments in Mekiši, and the Viva Vino walk, with a stop in Selo Mekiši. When planning your stay, you can choose between a cycling tour and a walk focused on local food and wine.
Cycling Route and Viva Vino Walk
Cycling Route 102 is 30 kilometers long. This distance refers to the entire route; the visit to the agritourism establishments in Mekiši is brief. Check the local signs before setting out, as route details may be revised. The 30 kilometers therefore provide a different kind of reference point from a local stop.
Viva Vino is a ten-kilometer enogastronomic walk through vineyards and olive groves. Its described format includes five refreshment stops, one of which is in Selo Mekiši. Part of the walk follows the former Parenzana railway line. The route and format may change with each edition, so check the details for the specific edition when planning. In the 2026 edition, Agroturizam Selo Mekiši was the first stop. This information refers to the 2026 program.
The two distances describe different outings: 30 kilometers for the cycling route and ten kilometers for the walk. Viva Vino also includes five stops as an additional part of its format. So when comparing cycling and walking, consider not only the distance but also the type of activity and the possibility that the event route may change.
Place Names and Regional Products
Agroturizam “Selo Mekiši” is located at Mekiši 10, 52447 Vižinada. OPG Mekiš Moreno has the same address and is associated with Istrian prosciutto. These local and product connections add specific names to your choice of excursion; they should be distinguished from the route information.
In the Wider Destination of the Municipality of Vižinada
The settlement of Vižinada lies on a hill at the southern edge of the Mirna Valley. From there, views extend across the surrounding countryside, vineyards and olive groves. For a walking option, the “Trail of Scenic Views” begins at the southern entrance to Vižinada, near the Church of St. John the Baptist. This church was built in the 13th century as one of around ten double-apsed churches in Istria. After 3.7 kilometers, the trail reaches the small church of St. Vital, dating from the 12th century, near its cemetery.
Another route option in the wider destination of the Municipality of Vižinada is the 6.9-kilometer “SRCE VIŽINADE 504” walking trail. It passes through Bajkini, Vranje Selo and Crklada in the southwestern part of the municipality. Cyclists can also take the 13-kilometer “Vižinada family (103)” route: it starts in Vižinada on the former Parenzana railway line and returns there via the Parenzana. Parts of the former railway between the Italian-Slovenian border and Poreč have been converted into cycling and walking trails.
The history and architecture of Vižinada offer another focus. A stone relief of the Lion of St. Mark, dating from the 15th century, stands in the main square. The well there was completed in 1782 to a design by the Rovinj-born architect Simone Battistella and built from local limestone. Since 1993, the Festival of Čakavian Poetry “Verši na šterni” has been held regularly at the Baroque Battistella well on the second Saturday in June. Check the dates for the relevant edition before traveling.
The bell tower of Vižinada is considered one of the oldest in Istria and is known for its vedute, or town views. Alongside the bell tower, the lapidarium contains five Roman inscriptions. Carlotta Grisi provides another cultural connection: the ballet dancer was born in Vižinada in 1819 and was the first Giselle.
Plan Your Stay Around Your Interests
When looking for a holiday apartment, you can choose what to focus on based on whether cycling, a specific edition of Viva Vino, or the trails and cultural sites in the wider destination of the Municipality of Vižinada will shape your stay. The options differ in activity and geographic scope; for Viva Vino, it is worth checking the details for the relevant edition.
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