ip07071502-wine cellars and olive presses

A project based on a successful example of good practice for the revitalisation of wine cellars and olive presses in Istria.

I am seeking co-financers.

ip07071501-istrian_TA

Tourist agency specialising in the area of Slovene Istria.

More detailed description in the documentation submitted. I am seeking Co-financers.

ip07071402-istrian_specialities

A number of specialities from Slovene Istria were included in the 'Gastronomy Strategy of Slovenia'.

The proposed project, while taking into account the expert proposals of the 'strategy', offers a way to upgrade the quality of the services currently on offer in cooperation with local providers. This would make Istrian cuisine more 'accessible' and recognisable to potential visitors.

ip07071401-supplemented_istrian_itineraries

The Interreg project 'Local tourist facilities and themed itineraries', concluded in 2006, included the creation of themed itineraries in Slovene Istria on the basis of typical products or providers of the latter (www.istrskepoti.si).

The facilities and services already on offer could be supplemented following our proposal, enabling us to achieve a more complete and thus more attractive 'package' of facilities and services for potential visitors.

ip07071201-istrian_cuisine

The essence of the idea is to strengthen the cultural identity of Istria in the marketplace with typical Istrian dishes and an emphasis on quality and certification:
- Typical Istrian restaurant (tastings of traditional dishes prepared according to the particular traditions of Istrian cuisine).
- Presentation and sale of Istrian products from local suppliers.
- Active inclusion of tourist agencies, which would bring tourists to visit an Istrian restaurant or shop; this would be a 'compulsory' visit for every tourist.
- Teaching tourists about the history and origins of Istrian cuisine.
- Online sales of Istrian products.
- Online presentation of the preparation of Istrian dishes.

ip07071002_oslov_hrbet

Our little village in the Šavrinsko Hills spreads across a slope whose shape suggests the 'donkey's back' that has been used as its identifying symbol since our ancestors' time. Proof of this can also be found in historical literature. Since this village with its wonderful view over Koper already has an ethnology and local history collection and an open farm, while a footpath and cycle path pass nearby, we would like to increase the recognisability and attractiveness of our locality by offering additional activities at our traditional fair.

For this reason, in 2008 we plan to turn our 'donkey's back' into a venue for donkey races, a competition for the most beautiful donkey foal, and donkey-cart rides/demonstrations. We are seeking co-financers and active partners.

ip07071001-countryside_mok

In connection with energy deposit (€-deposit) ep07052101-mok we are registering an idea deposit with which we wish to connect rural local communities and societies with the activities of the Municipality of Koper (MOK). A weekend in Koper is a welcome tourism potential which we wish to supplement with visits to villages (Marezige, Lopar, Truške, Trsek, Hrastovlje, Krkavče, Smokvica, etc.) and their fairs, festivities, expeditions, ethnological collections, farms, churches, society activities, cycle paths, footpaths, etc. Transport possibilities: (1) bus , (2) the carriage that carries tourists in Koper, or (3) the Koper tourist train.

We could also organise visits in the opposite direction: using carts, to offer a presentation of village life in Koper. We are seeking co-financers and active partners.