Monika is yet another historical hotel of Ciovo that is worth mentioning. It occupies one of the most beautiful buildings of Trogir and offers its guests lots of services. The hotel is complemented by one of the most popular restaurants in town offering its visitors delicious Mediterranean meals. The hotel also offers daily excursions and entertainment events to its guests. Sports fans and independent tourists won't …
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In the water area of Ciovo, to this day, there is the sunken fishing ship “Payo”, which will be interesting to see for both the beginners and experienced divers. You can dive in the underwater of Red Rocks, where there are a variety of fish species, lobsters, and gorgons. The diving near Veliki Drvenik and Solta islands, the neighboring islands of Ciovo, is quite popular. If you have never did scuba …
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The choice of seafood on the island is truly huge. By the way, in order to avoid unpleasant surprises, specify what price is indicated in the menu before ordering – per kilogram, per serving or per 100 grams. Be sure to try the scarpena, aka the devilfish, the cub, and the dorado. Seabass, sole, flounder, and scad are also tasty. There are many variations of fish preparations – it is stewed, and fried, boiled, …
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The Croats hate to be called “Yugoslavs” and they have a very negative attitude towards criticism of their country, which they love very much. Ancient traditions and customs are still preserved here. For example, during the wedding, the relatives of the groom put an apron and kerchief on the bride instead of the veil just like hundreds of years ago. This is a sign of her new status as a hostess. They love the …
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The island has fantastic conditions for beachside recreation and entertainment. The coastline is a sequence of tiny charming beaches and bays. Beaches with fine pebble surface are particularly popular with family tourists. Water near these beaches is mostly shallow, so these areas are safe for vacationers with kids. Vela Draga and Mala Draga beaches are, without a doubt, the most famous and popular at the resort. …
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You can observe together the Cathedral of St. Lawrence, built in the 13th century on the foundation of the ruined basilica. The young art admirers will enjoy the 13th-century portal, carved benches, and a painted crucifix from the 15th century, as well as an original candlestick in the shape of a cross. Amature architects will surely love the Chapel of the Blessed John Of Trogir, where you can see architectural …
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Croatia - moving around the country
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The second largest airport in the country is Osijek. It accepts a small number of international flights, but is very popular among tourists. It is best to book a transfer from the airport in advance, since a taxi ride will cost several times more. On the territory of the airport there are Duty Free shops, bank offices, cafes, bars and restaurants, as well as places for rest and parking. Pula is the most popular seaside airport. It is located 7 kilometers from the city. You can get there by taxi or by transfer. The airport runways are designed for receiving such larger aircrafts as Boeing and Ilyushin il 86. The carrying capacity of the airport yearly is at least half a million passengers.
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Overview of festivals and celebrations in Croatia
A huge number of festivals take place in Croatia every year. Most of them are held at various venues in Zagreb. In April, the Music Biennale, a festival of classical music and folk culture, is held in the capital. For several days, musicians and orchestras perform on different venues. The event ends with a grandiose gala show. In June, it is worth to visit the Flora Art exhibition in Zagreb. There, rare plants, trees and flowers are presented to the public, as well as an accompanying equipment for gardening. In autumn, Zagreb hosts the International Festival of Puppet Theaters, Jazz Days and the International Fair. In Rovinj, in early May, the famous Rovinj-Pesaro Regatta, which gathers athletes from different countries, starts. From the 14th century, competitions for shooting arbalets are traditionally held on the small island of Rab. Everyone can try their hand. Another bright event is the Dalmatian corrida in the mountain village of Radoshich. Animals are fighting not with a bullfighter, but with each other. The show is pretty cruel, but extremely impressive. The carnival in Dubrovnik is one of the most spectacular processions in the whole country. It starts on the main street of the Old Town, which is famous for its stone panoramic vaults. The lane has a limestone pavement. On the first day of the carnival, entertaining performances for children are arranged. At the rest of the time, costumed processions pass through the streets of the city. The carnival ends with a party that lasts until the morning.
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