Mekiši kod Kaštelira brings together three specific interests for planning a trip: hiking, wine and seasonal products. The Nigrinjansko Blago route provides information on distance, ascent and duration; there are also local trails and shorter, easier routes in the Kaštelir-Labinci area. If you plan to sample wine at Legovina, make a reservation in advance.

Hiking: route, landscape and time required

Nigrinjansko Blago passes through Tadini and Mekiši kod Kaštelira. The route is 12.8 kilometres long, with an ascent of 234 metres, and takes three hours. Allow for this as a separate activity in your itinerary, and check whether the route details have been updated before setting out.

The area around Nigrinjansko Blago was once crossed by the Roman road Via Flavia. This historical connection is part of the route’s surroundings. Local trails associated with Mekiši include sections through forest paths, olive groves and vineyards, and offer views of the surrounding hills.

The Kaštelir-Labinci area trail network includes shorter, easier routes suitable for less-fit recreational hikers and families with children. The Trail-staze offering is connected with the places Tadini, Mekiši and Vrbanovica. You can make your choice based on two questions: would you like to plan a specific hike using its distance, elevation gain and duration, or are you looking for a shorter, easier option in the regional trail network?

Wine from Mekiši

The Legović family has been making wine in Mekiši since 1937. The Legovina winery produces twelve wine labels in four categories. Its vineyards cover twelve hectares and lie on deep red soil at an elevation of 150 to 250 metres.

Istrian Malvasia is the main grape grown. Other varieties include Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc, White Muscat, Teran, Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc. The twelve labels in four categories describe how the wines are organised, while the list of grape varieties shows what is grown in the vineyard.

Advance reservations are required for wine tastings at Legovina. Arrange a time before you arrive rather than counting on a spontaneous visit. Legovina wines are also available at the wine cellar, in restaurants and in wine bars.

Seasonal farm products

The O.P.G. Matković stand at Mekiši 5 sells seasonal vegetables and preserves. If you would like to include local produce in your stay, this is a specific place to shop. The selection depends on the season, so check which products are currently available before visiting.

The landscape of the Municipality of Kaštelir-Labinci

Across the Municipality of Kaštelir-Labinci, the landscape is shaped by Mediterranean vegetation, olive groves, vineyards and fields. This regional setting adds context to Mekiši: local trails pass through forest paths, olive groves and vineyards, while the Legović family’s winemaking offers a specific local culinary connection.

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