Gajana has a rural and agricultural character associated with viticulture, olive growing and livestock farming. The surrounding area contains prehistoric and Roman archaeological sites.
Those planning a stay in Gajana may wish to rent a holiday apartment.
Culture and History
The bell tower of Gajana and the remains of the Church of St John are listed under the designation of preventive protection P-710.
The former settlement of Gajana was located near Turnina. Only the bell tower of the Romanesque Church of St John the Evangelist remains.
The church next to the bell tower of Gajana was demolished in 1926.
At the end of the Second World War, Gajana was burned down; 15 residents were killed.
At the remains of St John Turnina in Gajana, an interactive interpretation panel enables visitors to visually reconstruct the 11th-century Romanesque church. The Tourist Board of Vodnjan installed the panel.
Cycling
The official 326 Olives cycling route is a 35.38-kilometre, easy route that turns towards Gajana.
The route includes 9.3 kilometres of asphalt and 20.4 kilometres of macadam.
The route towards Gajana passes through olive groves, cultivated vineyards, dry-stone walls and kažuni.
Trails
Tri kažuna is designated as the Gajana–Gaiano stopping point on the South Istria Camino.
The Camino route follows or runs along local roads towards Gajana.
