The Goriška Brda Mountains are especially charming in the autumn months, when they are colored by a colorful palette of colors, smells and tastes. Let them seduce you.
Brda, a landscape caught between the Adriatic Sea and the Alps, where the juicy fruits of Brije grow and where excellent wines come from. Goriška Brda offers a wide variety of activities and attractions throughout the year. In addition to the possibilities for hiking and cycling, as well as an adventure park and karst caves, it is one of the most interesting experiences Wine safari.
The locals have prepared a path for the guests that takes you through the vast terraced vineyards to the richly covered table. There they serve excellent local delicacies, and you can also visit Briška winemakers, where you can learn the secret of the best drops of wine. You can choose between a shorter safari lasting three hours, during which time you will visit a local winemaker and enjoy rich local cuisine, admire one of the most beautiful views of Brda, and return to the starting point via Šmartno. The longer version lasts 6 hours, but as the organizers claim, you won't regret it. You start the journey with a glass of wine and homemade delicacies, then you go to the first cellar, where the excellent wine is accompanied by a new wine, then you go down the secret path to Collio, Italy, where the story continues. Finally, head back to the Slovenian side, where they have an even smaller surprise for you.
Photo: Unsplash/ Bram van GeerensteinA number of thematic routes are also available to visitors to Brda. As part of these, you can also climb on Sabotine, which, according to tradition, was separated from the Holy Mountain by the Soča River. This proud recluse, from where the view stretches over Brda and the Karst, and you can see the Alps and the Gulf of Trieste, offers as many as six different routes for ascent. If the locals are to be believed, it is interesting to walk everything.
Hiša Marica, seasonal Briška cuisine
One of the most famous restaurants in Brdy is undoubtedly Hiša Marica, which is located in the village center of Šmartna. It boasts excellent traditional cuisine that draws on local and seasonal ingredients. You won't find a permanent menu there, but it changes weekly, depending on what's available and what's thriving at the moment.
Dvor Vipolže, a renovated Briška homestead
The boutique accommodation is located in the picturesque Briška village of Vipolže, overlooking lush vineyards and orchards. The owners undertook the renovation of the Briška stone house in which they arranged eight comfortably furnished rooms, a suite and an apartment. The renovation took place with great respect for tradition, while the interior design is modern, but at the same time rustic and homely. The largest room also boasts a free-standing bathtub, while other rooms are adapted for families. In the mornings, they serve you a delicious breakfast with products from nearby farms.
