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The white and the black truffles have their natural habitat in the Istrian truffle 'Bermuda' triangle between Pazin, Buje and Buzet, especially in the valley of the river Mirna and in the Motovun Forest. They grow underground, and they are searched after by specially trained dogs.October is the top season of the white truffles, which are also the most expensive and the most valuable truffles. At that time, numerous events are held very weekend to celebrate this indisputable king of mushrooms in Livade, the well-known truffles centre near Motovun. But, even before and after this period, throughout most of the autumn, Istria lives in the rhythm of truffles with the abundance of festivities dedicated to this noble mushroom. The guests that come from the whole region are presented with the typical truffle dishes: fuži, pljukanci, gnocchi, fritada and various meat combinations. There are also many exhibitions and fairs, with plenty of excellent opportunities to meet the world of this magic, aromatic tuber known for its aphrodisiac features.

Being a city of wine, Brtonigla wants to offer to its guest and visitors the unique autumnal experience of grape harvesting. During a one day trip to the vineyards of Brtonigla, our guests will be explained the techniques of grape harvesting by the expert guiding of the local wine producers. The adrenalin of sports activity, lunch and fun in the vineyard, participation in the making of the «Golden grape of Brtonigla» picture from the sky in the heart of Brtonigla's vineyards…In the colors of tradition – grape harvesting in Brtonigla!

Barban, Placa
In the Istrian climate figs represent a delicious, refreshing, summer fruit whilst dried figs covered with icing sugar are a much-loved winter delicacy. In the coastal part of Istria, offering guests dry figs and brandy is a welcoming ritual. On Barban square, during the feast of figs and fig cakes, marmalades and brandies made of figs, dry figs and many other cakes made of figs will be offered. Everything will be served on beautifully decorated stands. On every table the inevitable fig cakes, which were also made by our predecessors will be offered. Visitors will have the opportunity to try "Hlibe od smokav" - fig bread, and only lucky one will get to know the rigorously kept recipe. This real homemade delicacy used to be a symbol of poverty but today, its quality promotes Barban throughout the gastronomic world.