Martinovanje v Marezigah 2026 – St Martin's Day young wine festival, Marezige

On Wednesday 11 November 2026, St Martin's Day itself, the village of Marezige in the hills above Koper celebrates the feast of young wine. The Kanava opens at 4:00 PM for the final day of Martinovanje v Marezigah, with tastings of award-winning young wines, Istrian specialities, live music and a relaxed, convivial St Martin's atmosphere. This year's festival ran on 6, 7 and 11 November. After the official opening on Friday and the main celebration on Saturday, featuring the St Martin's walk, the traditional blessing of the new wine and a performance by the local wind band, Wednesday is devoted to the young wine itself. November is when the must turns into wine, and Marezige is one of the best-known wine villages of Slovenian Istria, a natural choice for anyone who enjoys wine, home cooking and Istrian hospitality. Part of the programme is held under the Lokalni okusi (Local Flavours) cooperation project, so local produce and Istrian treats are served alongside the wines. The project is co-financed by the European Union and the Republic of Slovenia under the Common Agricultural Policy Strategic Plan 2023-2027. To make your visit easy and safe, a free shuttle bus runs to Marezige and back. Departures from Zeleni Park in Koper: 11:00 AM, 1:00 PM, 3:00 PM, 5:00 PM and 7:00 PM. Departures from Marezige: 6:00 PM, 8:00 PM, 10:00 PM and midnight. When: Wednesday 11 November 2026, from 4:00 PM Where: Kanava, Marezige (above Koper)