Events Archive
June 2009.
The renowned Lovran cherry is very similar to the well-known Lambert sort. The locals called them Brtosinka and their quality and taste is well known and highly regarded. During the Cherry Festival, held in the month of June, Lovran's taverns and restaurants offer cherry deserts and/or meals featuring cherries.The Cherry Festival ends with an organized Cherry Feast. During the day, one will be able to purchase freshly picked Lovran cherries, taste cherry cakes and treats, or buy original Lovran souvenirs. While in the evening, the Festival ends with the slicing of a giant Lovran strudel (a 10 m long strudel) and performances by various folklore ensembles.
Read More »April 2009.
Days of Lovran and celebration od St. George's day, the patron of Lovran.
February 2009.
21. 2. - Carnival Ball - Restaurant Kvarner - 20.00
22. 02. - Egg – hunting Day - old custom of hunting eggs accompanied by accordion playing
25. 02. - Ash Wednesday - The last Carnival day
Sunday, February 15th is the day for traditional Lovran carnival parade. Many share the opinion that Lovran carnival parade is the closest to the tradition of Liburnia's masking. The relaxed atmosphere and the festivities on the Lovran's mole attracts lively crowd.
Read More »January 2009.
Carnival time in Lovran
In Lovran in the course of Carnival, festivities and children’s Carnival gatherings are held every weekend, and the main event is the International Carnival parade on Ash Wednesday - the end of masked festivities.
Toast for good start of 2009 on the Hotel Excelsior teracce and grab some snacks and good mood.
Read More »December 2008.
Enjoy Christmas spirit in Lovran's traditional event in front of Charles Billich's Fortezza Gallery. Taste delicious local fried sweets "fritule", hot wine and music all morning - 24th of December.
Read More »October 2008.
Marron festival
Maroon festival begins in middle of October in Lovran and in following weekends locals and visitors have organized in picaresque villages beyond Lovran, Liganj and Dobrec different happenings; on Maroon festival (marunada) beside roosted maroons and home made honey brandy (medica) and young vine; in cafés and baker shops are making and offering various delicious cakes, in restaurants you may taste original home made dishes on maroon base; the main party in Lovran is on city Square (called Brajdice) and has all day program of folklore, orchestras and music.
18. - 19.10. DOBREĆ - Marunada
19.10. LOVRAN - 4. Giro di Marunada
25. - 26.10. LIGANJ - Marunada
25.10. LOVRAN - 6. Učka Mountain Trek – adventure race; Mount hiking „Marunada"
February 2007.
