Where to Shop & Local Delicacies

Tošč Butcher’s shop, Štanjel
The nearest shop, renowned as the region’s best butcher. Open 7:00–17:00, on Mondays until 12:00.

Mercator, Branik
The closest food and essentials market. Open 7:00–19:00, Saturdays until 13:00. Combine your stop with a visit to Rihemberk Castle and the village of Pedrovo – you won’t regret it!

Conad, Opčine
Italian delicacies at fair prices, just over a half-hour drive away. Open 8:00–19:30, Sundays 8:30–13:00.

Gallery LOKAL, Štanjel
Local artists; the gallery of your host. Open 10:00–12:00, Saturdays 10:00–18:00. Closed on rainy days.

Čilčevi Homestead, Pedrovo
Goat and sheep cheeses: the family farm produces cheeses from organic hay-fed goat and sheep milk, transformed into a variety of cheeses. All cheeses are organic, sustainable, handmade, and seasonal, reflecting the ever-changing Karst landscape. Visit their Farm Shop to discover the full range of goat, sheep, and mixed cheeses, complemented by jams, syrups, dried fruit, and other farm produce. We also recommend their guided cheese workshops, which take you into the depth of cheesemaking’s mystique.

Ščuka Prosciutto House, Kobjeglava
Prosciutto and cured meats: In the magical setting of an old Karst estate, shaded by a 300-year-old mulberry tree, you’ll find an unforgettable gourmet experience. A guided tour will introduce you to the traditional maturation process of Karst prosciutto – a Slovenian specialty preserved in their prosciutteria – followed by a tasting of their cured delicacies.