In the village of Smoljanci, 3km west of Svetvinčenat, this traditional Istrian stone house is the residence of the Swiss honorary consul. Two stylish apartments and a separate vacation house are available, and the complex is surrounded by fragrant herb gardens and shaded by tall old-growth trees. It also runs cooking courses.
Stancija 1904
Central & Eastern Istria
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