5 nature trails on the Carso
around Trieste
Nature, culture, history
and gastronomy
ON SUNDAYS AND AUGUST 15th
from 10 August to 7 September 2025
10, 15, 17, 24 August
(17.30-20.30)
7 September (19.00-22.30)
Carso environments and ecology presented by
“Curiosi di Natura” guides
With live readings (in Italian)
about local nature, history and culture
Itineraries along shaded paths,
suitable for all ages
and fitness levels
Possibility of tasting local dishes
at typical "Sapori del Carso" restaurants
with a 10% discount
FOR GROUPS, ON REQUEST:
excursions also possible on other dates, all year round
Tour languages: IT, ENG, DEU, SLO
www.piacevolmentecarso.it
On Sundays and August 15th, from 10 August to 7 September, Curiosi di Natura proposes “Pleasures of the Carso – Summer 2025”: five walks to experience the nature, the culture and the gastronomy of well-known and less well-known localities of the Carso.
As you take in the spectacular seascapes, woods and cultivated areas, the local environment and ecology are illustrated by our Curiosi di natura guides, together with live readings (in Italian) of poetry, literature, history and culture.
The excursions are all slow-paced, along shaded paths, and are suitable for persons of all ages and fitness levels, in normal physical condition.
Also, every day until September 14, participants will be able to taste typical dishes at local restaurants at a discounted price. On signing up for the excursion, in fact, each participant will receive a 10% discount coupon valid for two persons at the “Sapori del Carso” restaurants.
ORGANISED BY CURIOSI DI NATURA
With the support of: AITR - Associazione Italiana Turismo Responsabile, Banca Etica, Ue.Coop Unione Europea delle Cooperative.
With the cooperation of: URES - SDGZ (Unione Regionale Economica Slovena - Slovensko Dezelno Gospodarsko Zdruzenje); Sapori del Carso; Gruppi d'Iniziativa Territoriale di Banca Etica di Trieste-Gorizia e Udine
Easy walks along shaded paths
Suitable for all ages
and fitness levels
Prices:
€ 12 adults
(10 August € 20)
€ 6 children under 14 years
(10 August € 15)
Free: children under 6 years
Long trousers and closed shoes
with treaded soles recommended
For organisational reasons
booking is required:
curiosidinatura@gmail.com
cell. 340.5569374
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DOGS ARE WELCOME ON ALL WALKS!
Just make sure you keep an eye on them
and you have a lead with you...
AFFILIATED "SAPORI DEL CARSO"
RESTAURANTS
with a 10% discount coupon
valid from 10 August to 14 September
Call to check if open
Booking is recommended
Trattoria–Gostilna OŠTERIJA FERLUGA - Conconello / Ferlugi (TS), Via/Ulica Bellavista 12 tel. 347.1396133 - dimitriferluga@gmail.com - Open Mon-Thurs at dinner time; Fri-Sun at lunch and dinner time
Trattoria – Gostilna AL FARO - Scala Giuseppe Sforzi 2 (TS), tel. 040.410092 - www.trattorialfaro.it - info@trattorialfaro.it– Closed: Mon and Thurs
Trattoria-Gostilna VETO - Opicina/Opcine (TS), Via di Prosecco/Proseška 35, tel. 040.211629, pizzeriaveto@libero.it - Closed: Tues; in August closed at lunchtime
Hotel & Restaurant KRIZMAN - Repen 76, Monrupino/Repentabor, tel. 040.327115, www.hotelkrizman.eu - Closed: Mon, Tues. Open: Wed-Thurs at dinnertime; Fri-Sat open at lunch and dinnertime, Sun at lunchtime only
Trattoria sociale Društvena gostilna GABROVEC - Sgonico / Zgonik, Gabrovizza / Gabrovec 24, tel. 040 2296036, gabrovec1902@gmail.com - Open: Mon-Thurs 10.00-16.00 h; Fri-Sun 10.00-22.00 h
Agriturismo OSTROUSKA - Sagrado/ Zagradec,1 – Sgonico/Zgonik, tel. 040.2296672, 348.9214743 - www.ostrouska.com info@ostrouska.it Open: Sat and Sun
SILENE AgriRistorante - Via Gruden 9, Jamiano (Doberdò del Lago, Doberdob) - cell. 351.9497774 https://sileneagriristorante.plateform.app/welcome sileneagriristoro@gmail.com - Open: Fri,
Sat and Mon at dinnertime; Sun lunch only.
Trattoria–Gostilna LOKANDA DEVETAK Savogna d’Isonzo / Sovodnje ob Soci (GO), San Michele del Carso/Vrh sv. Mihaela, Brezici 22, tel 0481.882488 www.devetak.com Closed all day Mon and Tues, and lunchtime Wed and Thurs. Road-side tavern-bar open Sat and Sun only
Antico Caffè San Marco, Trieste, via Battisti 18/A, tel. 040 2035357 - www.caffesanmarco.com – Discount on lunch and dinner, daily. Restaurant closed on Sun evening
CALL TO CHECK IF OPEN
BOOKING IS RECOMMENDED
The discount coupon for 2 persons
given to all excursion participants
can be used any day, only once
DOWNLOAD:
List of excursions
and affiliated restaurants
 Pdf (320 KB)
BROCHURE
Pleasures of the Carso
Summer 2025 (ITA / ENG)
Pdf (1,2 MB)
FURTHER INFO:
 Curiosidinatura
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DOWNLOAD BROCHURES:
Pleasures of the Carso
Summer 2025 (ITA / ENG)
Pdf (1,3 MB)
List of excursions
and affiliated restaurants
Pdf (320 KB)
FURTHER INFO:
Curiosidinatura
CALENDAR OF EXCURSIONS
from 10 August to 7 September 2025
ON SUNDAYS AND AUGUST 15th
10, 15, 17, 24 August
(17.30-20.30)
7 September (19.00-22.30)
Meeting time: 20 min before departure, at indicated venues
(see GPS & Google Maps)
SUNDAY 10 AUGUST “Zobec Fish Farm and Rosandra stream” Guided tour and tastings at
Zobec Fish Farm, that breeds salmon at the Bagnoli della Rosandra springs. Followed by a walk
along the stream, amid cool greenery and the picturesque cliffs of the Rosandra Valley natural
reserve.
Meeting venue: Bagnoli della Rosandra, visitors’ centre car park - Prešeren Theatre.
GPS: 45°36'44.7"N 13°51'28.5"E
FRIDAY 15 AUGUST “Santa Croce, a walk looking out to sea” Along the rim of the Carso
plateau, amid pines, oaks and Mediterranean vegetation. From the clearings and the Slataper
lookout tower, spectacular views of the Carso, Miramare and the gulf. With live readings.
Meeting venue: Santa Croce, Provincial road n. 1 at turning for the Coast road (entrance to Civil
Protection, near the sports area). Bus n. 44 from Trieste
GPS: 45°44'13.7"N 13°41'26.0"E
SUNDAY 17 AUGUST: “Sunset at the Slivia fortified village” From San Pelagio, amid vineyards, scenic views of the gulf and the Carso, up to the remains of the walls of the impressive fortified village dating back to the Bronze and Iron age. A stop to enjoy the sunset from the fortification and walk back to the village along an easy dirt track.
Meeting venue: square in San Pelagio.
GPS: 45°45'57.5"N 13°41'14.4"E
SUNDAY 24 AUGUST “In the old village of Opicina” Discover the more picturesque and lesser known spots of the town to find out about its history. With Zivka Persi, president of the association of Slovene Culture Centres (Zveza slovenskih kulturnih društev) and member of the Tabor Slovenian Culture Association (Slovensko kulturno drušzvo – Tabor).
Meeting venue: Parking lot of the Centro Civico (bus n. 4, 64 and Opicina tram).
GPS: 45°41'19.4"N 13°47'08.2"E
SUNDAY 7 SEPTEMBER (19.00-22.30) "Sunset in Basovizza, from grasslands to the stars” Excursion along the edge of the Carso plateau, looking down over the city at sunset. Return towards Basovizza with a stop for a picnic in the meadows. At the fall of dusk, the astrophysicist Giorgio Calderone will illustrate the celestial dome and constellations. Return with electric torches along an easy track (arrival at about 22.30).
Meeting venue (19.00): Basovizza Synchrotron parking lot, at the bus stop for bus n. 51 from Trieste.
GPS: 45°38'43.4"N 13°50'45.2"E
Booking is required
FROM SEPTEMBER SPECIAL EXCURSIONS FOR “WHAT IS A PETAL WORTH?”
Info: www.curiosidinatura.it www.facebook.com/curiosidinatura
FOR GROUPS, ON REQUEST:
excursions also possible on other dates, all year round
Tour languages: IT, ENG, DEU, SLO
www.piacevolmentecarso.it
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