Žadrići gives Martina a concrete connection to rural heritage. Martina is one of the small villages and hamlets in an area whose settlements are associated with traces of the past, local tradition, and comparatively unspoiled nature.

Rural Heritage in Martina

Žadrići is designated as a rural heritage ensemble within Martina and is listed in the municipality’s heritage register. As a cultural asset, the ensemble is protected by provisions in the spatial plan. Another rural heritage ensemble, Belini–Činjari–Loškići, is associated with Martina and is also protected by spatial planning provisions.

The distinction is useful for understanding the area: Žadrići is designated within Martina; Belini–Činjari–Loškići is associated with the village. Travellers who consider rural heritage when choosing a destination thus have two specifically named points of reference.

Culture and Landscape in the Wider Destination of Općina Mošćenička Draga

The Trebišća–Perun historical and mythological trail presents the religious beliefs of the first Slavic settlers in the Kvarner region. It passes through preserved hamlets in the Potoška vala gorge and continues to the 880-metre-high summit of Perun. As another form of cultural heritage, the trail can be contrasted with the ensembles mentioned in Martina: here, a specific route connects the landscape with a mythological interpretation.

The part of Učka Nature Park within Općina Mošćenička Draga is protected natural heritage; tourist and recreational activities can be highlighted there. The Potok is a flash-flood stream that flows into the sea at Mošćenička Draga. The Trebišća–Perun trail and the Učka section can be seen as different regional highlights: the trail connects mythology with preserved hamlets and the summit; the nature park is about protected natural heritage, where tourist and recreational activities can be highlighted.

Brseč retains a medieval character in its narrow streets and passageways; most of the town’s houses were built in the 17th century. The Toš olive press also dates from that century. Thus, the medieval character of the streets and passageways, and the construction period of most of the houses and the olive press, have different historical associations.

The named beaches in the wider destination differ in their defining features. Senjavac is a naturist beach behind Sv. Ivan Beach. Sipar is several hundred metres long; the Mošćenička Draga stream brought in the sand, while the sea waves shaped the pebbles. This makes the choice clear: Senjavac is defined by its use, while Sipar is described by its length and formation.

The coastal area of Mošćenička Draga can be explored by diving with local dive clubs. Mošćenička Draga also has a small harbour used by fishing boats and smaller watercraft.

Discover more destinations: Sveti Petar, Brseč, Zagore, Donji Kraj, Moscenice, Kalac, Mošćenička Draga, Sveta Jelena

For the wider travel overview: Općina Mošćenička Draga.