The Gambetići autocross track is 1,001 metres long. It gives the place a clear motorsport focus; competitions in recent years have also brought Gambetići into national and international autocross events. For other cultural, nature and trail interests, it is worth looking to the wider destination of Općina Višnjan. These themes offer a different focus from local motorsport.
Autocross and dated competitions
The 12th Nagrada Gambetića 2025 was an international autocross event held in Gambetići on 21 and 22 June. It counted towards the FIA CEZ and the Croatian, Slovenian and Austrian autocross championships. In May 2026, the 14th Nagrada Gambetića opened the autocross season in Gambetići. 32 drivers from Croatia, Slovenia, Slovakia and Italy took part. The event counted towards the Croatian and Slovenian national championships and the Croatian Autocross Trophy.
The Holiday Race Gambetići was scheduled as an autocross event for 24–26 July 2026. The announced event included the international autocross scene, with German, Austrian and other international series. A shakedown on the Canalli autocross track in Gambetići was also planned for the 2025 rally.
Trails and landscape in the wider destination of Općina Višnjan
In the wider destination of Općina Višnjan, vineyards, olive groves, forests and underground karst features come together. Agritourism businesses offer insights into Istrian customs, flavours, aromas and local ways of life. The different trails each have their own focus: some pass through historic places, while others combine walking or cycling with landscape and views.
The Venetian Lion Trail is 4.5 kilometres long and takes about 2.5 hours. It leads through historic Višnjan, from Antun Korlević Square beneath the arch with the Venetian lion to the old village of Barat and back. The marked Owl Trail is 7.7 kilometres long and is suitable for family walks. It starts in a small pine grove near the Višnjan cemetery and leads to the purpose-built Vena viewpoint, which offers views of olive groves, vineyards and the sea.
The Star Trail is an easy, undemanding route for families and recreational cyclists. It starts and ends in front of Višnjan Town Hall and leads to Tičan. There, visitors can see the new observatory building with its telescope dome and the Stone Circle installation.
Observatory, old town and cultural heritage
In the wider destination of Općina Višnjan, group visits to Višnjan Observatory are available year-round by prior arrangement. The group programme includes an introductory talk on a scientific or astronomical topic, a tour of the observatory and the telescope dome, and a visit to the Stone Circle. Telescope viewing outdoors is possible when weather conditions are suitable. The observatory is a public observatory registered in 1992; its scientific focus is on small Solar System bodies and their interactions with Earth.
The historic old town of Višnjan includes a Baroque loggia on the main square. The old part of town lies on a hill and is characterised by closely spaced stone houses and narrow lanes. The churches also offer insights into the architectural history of places in the wider destination of Općina Višnjan: the Church of St Anthony the Abbot is known for its 14th-century frescoes and graffiti, including Glagolitic inscriptions. The Church of St James in Bačva dates from 1628 and was built on the site of an earlier church. In Cerion, the small Church of St Matthew was built in 1588; its façade, with a bell gable and two bells, was renovated in 1935.
Wine is another regional theme: the Radovan family winery in Radovani welcomes visitors to its renovated winery. If you are looking for a holiday apartment, base your search on what matters most to you: autocross in Gambetići, or trails, astronomy, historic places and landscape in the wider destination of Općina Višnjan.
Discover more destinations: Barici, Strpačići, Benčani, Anžići, Zoričići, Markovac, Ženodraga, Vranići kod Višnjana.
For the wider travel overview: Općina Višnjan.
