San Canzian

The village spirit of the Istrian countryside

San Canzian Village & Hotel enchants visitors with its rural spirit, where the traditional meets contemporary luxury, set in the peaceful surroundings of the Istrian countryside. Located in the north of Croatia’s largest peninsula, a few kilometres from the Slovenian border, the San Canzian estate offers an isolated bucolic retreat while remaining easily accessible. The hotel houses 23 comfortably designed rooms and suites inspired by the local way of life, as well as a small two-storey villa with a private swimming pool, ideal for couples. On the culinary front, the chef at the Luciano restaurant will be delighted to help you discover the flavours of the local terroir, including wonderful olive oils, award-winning wines, and traditional dishes such as maneštra (vegetable soup) and pljukanci (homemade pasta). At the end of the day, sip a signature cocktail at the San Canzian bar or by the outdoor pool while admiring the enchanting views of the estate's vineyards and olive groves. It is hard to imagine that these tranquil grounds once concealed a fortress. The delightful nature, however, has remained the same.

STYLE

A venue with traditional Istrian architecture reminiscent of a village

SITUATION

Near Buje, in the verdant region of Istria, northern Croatia, not far from the Slovenian border

CAPACITY

23 Rooms & 1 contemporary comfort Villa

HIGHLIGHTS

An ideal base to discover the charms of Istria, between wines and olive oils, Roman and Venetian towns...

THE EXPERIENCES

  • Heated outdoor swimming pool & Sauna
  • Olive oil tasting
  • Vineyard tour and local wine tasting
  • Truffle hunting in the forest
  • Exploring Istria (UNESCO city of Poreč, Roman ruins of Pula, romantic Rovinj, hilltop villages...)
  • Yoga class
  • Hiking, mountain biking
  • Golf

THE EXTRAORDINARY

The San Canzian estate offers the perfect countryside break, balanced between relaxation, cultural visits and local gastronomy. Relax in the privacy of your suite, take a dip in the pool surrounded by olive groves and vineyards, or enjoy a detoxifying break in the sauna. Explore the surrounding hilltop villages by bike, or the ruins of the estate's old church. Delight your taste buds with the delicate flavours of olive oil, the fruity notes of Istrian wine or the woody taste of the local truffle.

ETHICS

San Canzian has acquired less energy-intensive and more water-efficient equipment, irrigates its gardens with recycled wastewater, ensures the sorting and recycling of its waste, favours bulk purchasing, contributes to protecting the local flora and highlights the Croatian artist Duje Botteri in its interior decoration. The hotel has its own organic vegetable garden which supplies the restaurant with seasonal fruit and vegetables, sources its supplies from local producers, and the olive oil comes from its own olive grove.