Dawn is dawn, day is born, beautiful, autumn. Bablje summer has returned to the joy of nature lovers. It awaits us in the hinterland of Novi Vinodolski.
We are in a 4+1 formation (we and the dog), so we adapt the walking route to the condition of the lowest member of the team.
Pavlomir Winery It's our starting point. Beautiful property on a small hill surrounded by vineyards. This is a beautiful story that arose from the troubles of the Homeland War. Valuable hands of Vukovar exiles revived this, until then, for many years deserted land.
300 meters from the winery, smile at us Tavern Studec. Our goal is that we will take a roundabout, circular trail about 12 km long, which we have designed ourselves.
The first part of the trail takes us parallel to the road, along the dried-up riverbed.
Soon we are among the houses that we can consider a settlement. Camping homes, apartments, holiday homes. Owners only occasionally come by, one of the few we meet in front of the house tells us. The impression is repaired by a few restored antiques.
The narrow, two-way road is surprisingly busy. We conclude that this could be the shortest asphalt road to Bribir.
On the right we leave the chapel of St. Peter. Barbara and we head on a steep road towards the church of St. George. The slope tightens the sheets.
And from the top, a beautiful view of the island of Krk and the Vinodol region on one side, and Bribir on the other. The experience is complemented by a fine jeger from the passenger flask. ⁇
The finger in the eye is an industrial infrastructure. It disfigures the hinterland of Selce, but it must be there that tourists from the beaches do not see it.
We should go down the same steep road again, and then the path of Vinodol vineyards and olive groves.
Through the fields...
The sun on these slopes is not lacking, but the sparse soil requires water and additional work effort.
The vineyards are now at rest, waiting for pruning time. The olive groves are mostly young, just planted. Sage and rosemary rule here.
The path we are on is marked. But not precise enough. That we are in a fenced area from which there is no easy way out, we realized when trying to open the gate. It's locked, and the fence is high and barbed. But a little further away, the loose part provides salvation. Thank you to an unknown helper. ⁇
The environment indicates a large investment in Mediterranean plantations, vineyards and olive groves. That little sprouted lavender owner seems to have forgotten. ⁇
The grapes are harvested, and the olive groves are still young. We are not experts, but thirsty plants cry out for water. It is not clear what this is, doubts remain about sustainability.
Google says we're on the Grand Village Estate Winery estate. We wish them all the happiness with the request to provide a marked path for walkers who respect nature.
We arrive quickly on the outskirts of Novi Vinodolski. The weekend of the house at the minimum legally permissible distance from each other and this is the reality of urban “decoration”. The road to the car leads through an industrial zone developed with EU funds. Angry guard dogs are inhospitable to passers-by.
Tavern Studec
Pleasantly filled. The reserved table is waiting for us in the open part of the terrace. For the aperitif we will have walnut and teranino which we do not recommend. But the food is excellent!
We've eaten well, and the sun hasn't set yet. We'll jump to the new one.
Novi Vinodolski
We'll go to Kaštela Frankopan. It is here that the Vinodol Law was written in 1288.
This place is subordinated to tourism. Plenty of apartments, cafes, fast food. Urban clutter and disharmony. But a good garbage man, or several of them, could somewhat improve the impression that the city makes on those who (rarely) visit it.
We also walked along the waterfront. Unfortunately, we couldn't be persuaded to take a bath here. Vonja....something.
The sun at sunset is the red view of the New. The marina offers a nice view of the boats. The teas from the cell phone of one of the guests sitting at the table in a tame state, chased us home. ⁇
Relatively easy trail, for the most part goes on roads or well-kept forest paths. The only more demanding part is the ascent to the church of St. George, which is really steep, but a fantastic view is worth the effort. Another problem point is the part of the route that passes through/next to the Grand Village Estate Winery. This part is not properly marked at all and should be very careful because the barriers are high fences and locked doors.
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