Lovranska Draga is located on a steep mountain ridge 360 metres above the sea. It is connected to the coastal places of Medveja and Lovran by attractive hiking trails that lead through natural scenery and which attest to the centuries-long development of these places. Situated between the blue sea and sky, this place offers an impressive view of Kvarner Bay.
A village based on agriculture covered the slopes of the mountain with vineyards supplied with water by a stream called Potok, which flows into the sea at Medveja. The history of human settlement of Lovranska Draga is a long one: at Oporovina, the remains of prehistoric people were found who found shelter in the local caves.
The houses, almost hidden between the terraced vineyards and the green slopes of Učka in the background, are examples of fascinating rural architecture, and the whole area exudes the spirit of times gone by. Old traditional buildings, wells, stone bridges over fast and clear streams, and masterfully built dry stone walls blend perfectly into this picture, witnesses to the prodigious effort invested in creating a sustainable coexistence between man and nature.
The many years of relying solely on food of local origin has resulted in fantastic culinary specialities. One of the most famous is turnips and beans, a typical dish that is traditionally served at the Mihoja folk festival on the Feast of St Michael (29 September).
Lovranska Draga is an excellent starting point for exploring the scenic beauty of the area. The walking trails that start from Lovranska Draga lead not only to the sea but also to the mountain, the most famous being the Slap educational trail, which leads to Učka’s most beautiful waterfall.