Karst osmize
Courtyards and cellars of Karst farms that open for a few days a year, serving home-made wine, hard-boiled eggs, cured meats and cheeses.
The story
In 1784 Emperor Joseph II of Habsburg allowed farmers to sell their own produce directly, tax-free, for eight days a year: the name osmiza comes from «osem», eight in Slovene. The tradition has survived: when an osmiza is open, a leafy branch hung upside down marks the house, and more branches at the crossroads point the way.
Why go
The most authentic way to get to know the Karst, its Slovene language and its wines, such as Vitovska and Terrano.
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Weather forecast
The forecast for the next 7 days at this spot: sky, temperatures, rain and wind.
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Getting there
- By train. The nearest station is Miramare station, 3.7 km away. Alternatively: Aurisina / Nabrežina station, 4.6 km away. From the station you need a bus, a taxi or a car.
- By sea. The nearest ferry terminal is Grignano / Grljan, 3.8 km away.
- By air. The nearest airport is Trieste Airport (TRS), about 23 km away; with more flights, Venice Airport (VCE) is about 112 km away.
- Parking. There are 4 signposted car parks within a kilometre; the nearest is 250 m away, free.
- ZTL. Many Italian historic centres are limited traffic zones (ZTL) monitored by cameras: if you arrive by car, leave it outside the centre and check opening times and permits on the town council's website (your hotel may be able to register your plate).
Stations, ports, airports and car parks from OpenStreetMap (© OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL); distances as the crow flies. Timetables and connections change: check them before you travel.
Climate month by month
The most pleasant months for weather are from May to October, with average highs between 18 and 29 °C. The wettest month is November (about 138 mm), the driest July.
| Month | Temperature | High / low | Rain mm |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | from 2 to 7 °C | 7° 2° | 78 |
| Feb | from 3 to 9 °C | 9° 3° | 89 |
| Mar | from 5 to 12 °C | 12° 5° | 71 |
| Apr | from 8 to 15 °C | 15° 8° | 74 |
| May | from 13 to 20 °C | 20° 13° | 116 |
| Jun | from 18 to 25 °C | 25° 18° | 80 |
| Jul | from 20 to 27 °C | 27° 20° | 67 |
| Aug | from 20 to 28 °C | 28° 20° | 88 |
| Sep | from 16 to 23 °C | 23° 16° | 131 |
| Oct | from 12 to 18 °C | 18° 12° | 126 |
| Nov | from 7 to 12 °C | 12° 7° | 138 |
| Dec | from 4 to 9 °C | 9° 4° | 113 |
Averages for 2015–2024, estimated for an altitude of 266 m. Air: NASA POWER (MERRA-2 reanalysis), corrected for the altitude of the place; rain: average monthly total. These are indicative values: the weather on any given day can be very different, so always check the forecast before you go.
On foot and on the water, nearby
- Snorkelling in the Miramare reserveWater sports · Snorkelling · Beginners, with a guide · 4 km
- Strada Napoleonica, from Opicina to ProseccoTrail · T · 3.3 km · +50 m · 1–1.5 hours · 7 km
- ★ Kayaking beneath the Duino cliffsWater sports · Kayaking, SUP, Snorkelling · Beginner to intermediate · 11 km
- Rilke Trail, from Duino to SistianaTrail · T · 1.9 km · +60 m · 45 minutes–1 hour · 11 km
Nearby
- Grotta GiganteNature · 3 km as the crow flies
- Miramare CastleHistory and art · 4 km as the crow flies
- TriesteTown · 10 km as the crow flies
- ★ Duino and the Rilke TrailHistory and art · 11 km as the crow flies
- Risiera di San SabbaHistory and art · 13 km as the crow flies
- Val RosandraNature · 16 km as the crow flies
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