If you’d you like to set off from the town of galleries, charming churches and baroque palaces to the infinity of spectacular views of the the Kvarner Bay and lightly rinse your eyes with the healing tears of Saint Lucy, choose the Bella Vista route. Take the road from Labin old town to Kranjci. The route will lead you through Gora Glušići to Skitača, the highest point of Labin area, offering a unique view of the the Kvarner Bay and on a clear and sunny day you’ll even see the outlines of Venice. Set only 1 km away from a renovated mountain lodge there is a hole in a rock, where according to a legend you’ll find a healing water spring, also known by the name ‘Tears of St. Lucy’. After you enjoy the unforgettable sight and breathe in the strong scent of sage growing on almost bare white stone, cycle down the road Ravni where you can swim and relax on its beautiful beaches, or simply enjoy the stunts of surfers who like to gather here. Passing through Drenje via Crni, you’ll come to the route that leads back to Labin old town where you started from.

Route length: 33 km
Level of difficulty: medium
Altitude: 670 m
Highest point: 510 m

Istria Bike Map: https://goo.gl/64jvnp

source: TZ grada Lavina