For centuries the blue depths of the sea have been extremely generous to the inhabitants of Ližnjan, many of whom spent their lifetimes working as fishermen. The artifice of fishing and the skill of preparing fish food has been successfully preserved in the traditional feast of Ližnjan that brings plenty of excitement and entertainment in a single day. Sailing regatta "Ližnjanka ", Fishermen's night, and Brodetto cup Ližnjan will be held on July 8th in the bay of Kuje to the joy of all who looked forward to its return.

The favorite local feast of southern Istria is back in an even reacher edition, with a program that will provide visitors with an opportunity to meet and experience the fishing heritage of Ližnjan through sports, entertainment, gastronomy, and music and to spend an unforgettable night in the bay of Kuje, where boats and ships used to anchor as early as in the prehistoric times.   

BALINJERADA

Balinjerada at 16:30, location: Pod Vrh, Ližnjan

SAILING REGATTA „LIŽNJANKA“ AT 11 H

The program will begin with many sails eager to participate in the Ližnjanska regatta race, organized by the Sailing club Delfin. The crews will take advantage of the good winds of Kuye bay to reach the finish line as soon as possible and win points for the Argonaut Cup, while visitors will be able to enjoy the adrenaline and the beauty of the scene.

WORKSHOPS "MARINE WORLD UP CLOSE" AT 18 H

A workshop by biologist Neven Iveša will provide an opportunity for children as well as adults to get up close familiarization with the marine world. Immediate proximity implies tanks in which various inhabitants of the sea depths will be found, freshly pooled out with fishing nets and which, after visitors learn about what makes them special, will be returned to the sea. In a fun and interactive way, Neven Iveša will present fish, crabs, starfish, and other sea creatures living in the Ližnjan aquatorium and explain their significance to the ecosystem.

BRODETTO CUP LIŽNJAN AT 18 H

Fishermen's night is unthinkable without fish specialties, and in Ližnjan brodetto (fish stew) holds the title of the most important specialty; the cup is dedicated to competition between teams to make the most delicious brodetto! Contestants "armed "with a pot, kitchen accessories, and secret ingredients and divided into 16 registered teams will embark on a venture where they will transform 12,5 kg of fresh fish (ray, cadel, monkfish, cuttlefish, comber) into a rhapsody of taste and scents. And, of course, taking pleasure in delicious fish bites that will be distributed free of charge to visitors.   

SUMMER NIGHT UNDER THE STARS FILLED WITH MUSIC AND ENTERTAINMENT

After a day full of events that will delight all the senses, the Fishermen's night of Ližnjan will fulfill the expectations of all who enjoy a good atmosphere and music late into the night. Performers in charge of this include a harmony-singing group (Croatian: klapa) „Intrade“, Funbox band, Škico Acoustic band, and a DJ Smile.

Attractive Fishermen's night in Ližnjan and Brodetto cup is organized by the Tourist Board of Ližnjan that gets fullhearted support from the Municipality of Ližnjan. The project received full financing from EU funds and the European Maritime and Fisheries Fund.

Do not miss out on a traditional event that brings together Sea and Ližnjan most beautifully and entertainingly!