9. Indigenous people feature warmth and hospitality; they are always happy to help tourists with advice and talk about cultural traditions. To pay respect to locals, foreign guests will need to learn a few simple phrases in Croatian, as such a gesture would be appreciated. 8. One of the main values of the region is its unique nature, which locals are trying to maintain and preserve by all means available. …
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Beach season in Istria starts in May and in some areas lasts until early October. There are lots of attractive resorts on the island and it won’t be a difficult task to find a suitable one. Rocky Pula beaches are popular among tourists preferring to rest in calm atmosphere. There's a number of modern hotel complexes, restaurants and various entertainment places along the shore, but that doesn’t spoil …
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Undoubtedly, the main entertainment of Istria is the exploration of nature and historical attraction. In the region, there are perfect conditions for active holidays. The enchanting city of Ravna Gora attracts fans of mountain climbing, hiking, and cycling. There are excellent cycle paths and a wide choice of sports grounds. It is also interesting to visit the resort in winter. There are wonderful places for skiing, …
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At the same time a large-scale musical event, Jazz Night Festival, is held. It is always attended by performers of world class. Fans of historical festivals would find interesting to visit Porec in September, when the Giostra takes place. During the festival, visitors can get acquainted with the history and culture of the region, as well as learn a lot about the lifestyle of townspeople. Important cultural events …
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Fans of meat would be impressed by culinary traditions of Istria, because it is producing a well-known prosciutto. The unique taste quality of this smoked ham is directly dependent on the ageing; some types of ham can withstand up to two years. The meat is cut into thin slices and served with feta cheese, olives and herbs. Sheep cheese is also a quite bright culinary symbol of Istria. It is a versatile product …
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Umag can be called the center of tennis without a share of doubt; it is well known to professional athletes from around the world. The quality of local tennis courts deserves the highest praise, while user fees are more than modest. Riding schools and modern golf centers are widespread in various areas of Istria. Istria beaches deserve special attention. Despite the fact that most of them are artificial, …
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Moving around in Croatia - transportation
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Travel by train on average is 10-13% cheaper than buses. The railway passes through all the major cities of the country and connects through the most remote regions. The most active railway service is in the north of the country and the total length of the track is about three thousand kilometers. Only second class trains run within cities. For longer trips, you can choose express trains or comfortable, but expensive, first class trains. Trains run in strict accordance with the schedule. In Croatia, the air transport network is quite well developed. Airports are located practically in all major cities. There are air harbors exclusively for domestic routes, and also large international airports. Passengers are provided with excellent amenities such as restaurants, luggage storage, car and bicycle rental agencies, shops, boutiques and souvenir shops. You can connect from the airport to the city by taxi, car, or by municipal buses.
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Economy roadmap of Croatia
Croatia in Yugoslavia was a fairly developed territorial unit. All Enterprises and Factories that functioned on its territory had the right to choose their own business policy; they worked with investments and investors, and independently built competitive relations. Therefore, after the war, Croatia was able to restore the downswing of economy as fast as possible in 1993. Since early 1993, the country was admitted to the International Monetary Fund. Due to the fact that Croatia as a whole was involved in the war with Bosnia, this in many respects complicated the economic relations of the Republic with the World Bank, such that the Government could not count on its assistance. The fact that the Country began to privatize its production helped a little to speed up the process of improving the economy, thereby financing her budget through taxation.
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