Kastav

Close to the city of Rijeka and at 365 meters above sea level lies the impressive town of Kastav. The rich history of this ancient town covers a period from its beginnings in the Palaeolithic era, through ancient times and the Middle Ages up to the modern era when Kastav became a modern place and a recognized tourist destination. Many valuable cultural and historical monuments in Kastav bear witness to the former life of this place. While here, do not miss to visit the castle, the municipal loggia, the beautiful Church of St. Jelena Križarica, take a walk along Lokvina Square and allow this picturesque town to tell you its story from ancient times. To learn more about the life and beauty of living in this area, visit the interesting museum collections in the Kastav Museum Collection and the lovely Local Ethnographic Museums that are dedicated to traditional handicrafts. The House of Belice will bring you closer to the winemaking and winegrowing tradition and give insight into the business of Kastav’s coopers. Idica’s Bakery, located in the old town, features the oldest wood-fired oven for bread making in Kastav. Osojnak’s kettle workshop displays copper items, such as boiler products, while File's smithy preserves the blacksmithing tradition of this town.

Many cultural and entertainment events mark the summers in Kastav, like the Kastav Summer of Culture, the Guitar Festival and the Kastav Blues Festival. Lovers of active holidays can enjoy educational hiking and mountaineering trails in the nearby Učka Nature Park or the magical Risnjak National Park, while the idyllic Plitvice Lakes National Park is also not far away. Look for accommodation in modern apartments and holiday homes in Kastav and discover all the beauty of Rijeka’s hinterland.