Funtana’s springs
Springs of fresh water that gave the name to the village are right next to the seashore and on the same elevation of the sea surface. Yet they are giving fresh water. Since not too long ago the springs were used by the inhabitants of Poreč as well as by the population of inner Istria, due to the fackt they never run dry.
During summer droughts, both people from distant villages and the lodgers of the castle used to use the water from two fresh water springs next to the sea. They used to transport the water in barrels.During the high seas and when schirocco blew, the springs were flooded by sea water, but not long after the withdrawal of the sea the fresh water had the same excellent quality.Lots of the paths and side roads from the neighbourhood led to these springs. This part of Istria abounds with fresh water, the source of life. Nowadays, when a visitor comes to Funtana, he’ll notice a slogan: “Funtana, at the sources of friendship” – this saying reminds of the grapes of nature and of the warm hospitality of your hosts.
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