Welcome to Kanfanar

Welcome to Kanfanar, a village situated on the south west of the Istrian peninsula, 8 km far from the sea at Lim Bay and not far from two Istrian towns Pula (28 km) and Rovinj (17 km).
Istria ;that miniature world of small islands, hills, nature and true hospitality; the largest peninsula on the Adriatic and the nearest Mediterranean to Central Europe with its pleasant summers and mild winters.

Thanks to the newly built motorway, the "Istrian Y", it takes around half an hour by car or train to get from Italy, Slovenia and the Učka Tunnel to Kanfanar.
If you decide to go by car with a bicycle or even on foot out of Kanfanar you will come across a rambling net of paths leading to the hidden corners of Cental Istria.
This is an area outside the usual tourist flows, away from traffic jams and stress; an area where nature and history meet in one place, where the medieval town Dvigrad especially stands out.

Traces of human culture in the Kanfanar area go more than 12,000 years back. The 600 modest and hardworking inhabitants living in Kanfanar today will make you feel welcome.
Kanfanar lies at 275 m above-sea and this hight guarantees fresh air, away from traffic jams and noise. All this contributes to Kanfanar´s peace and quiet ideal for relaxation.
If you have the oportunity, come to the traditional folk-fest called Jakovlja, where you will be able to see the autochtonous type of Istrian cattle, the biggest domestic animal in Istria and Europe. Jakovlja is held the last Saturday in July on St. Jacob´s day.