Villages
Every hill has its own story
Forty-three hamlets stitched into the vineyards. Start with five.
Šmartno6 km
Dobrovo4 km
Medana7 km
Biljana3 km
Vipolže
Village 01
260 M · Walled · Medieval gates
Šmartno
Medieval walls, narrow streets, food and wine behind the gates.
Things to do
- Walk the defensive walls
- Climb the bell tower view
- Coffee on the stone square
Eat & drink
- MaricaRestaurant · under the walls
- Local Rebula by the glassWine · village bars
Šmartno
Village 02
The capital · Castle · Wine cooperative
Dobrovo
A Renaissance castle watching over cellars and culture.
Things to do
- Dobrovo Castle museum
- Klet Brda vinoteca
- E-bike rental hub
Eat & drink
- Castle courtyard eventsEvents · summer evenings
- Cooperative tastingsWine · Klet Brda
Dobrovo
Village 03
Wine village · Festivals · Slow lane
Medana
Wine, food and countryside that slows your pulse.
Things to do
- Poetry & Wine festival days
- Vineyard loop walk
- Family cellar doors
Eat & drink
- BelicaRestaurant · farm-to-table
- Homestead tastingsWine · family cellars
Medana
Village 04
Hilltop church · Panoramas · Quiet
Biljana
A white church above a sea of vineyards.
Things to do
- Sunrise at the church terrace
- Border-ridge walk
- Photography at golden hour
Eat & drink
- Picnic from farm shopsProvisions · local farms
- Seasonal tavern pop-upsOsmica · in season
Biljana
Village 05
Renaissance villa · Culture · Cypresses
Vipolže
A Renaissance villa hosting Brda's cultural summers.
Things to do
- Villa Vipolže concerts & exhibitions
- Cypress avenue walk
- Olive grove visits
Eat & drink
- Tavarneta ESTATERestaurant · estate terrace
- Villa garden eventsEvents · concerts & dinners
VipolžeOrientation
Five of forty-three