At the end of summer an amazing festival is held in Jelsa. It is dedicated to the main national drink, wine. Participants of the festival can taste the best local wines and visit one of the colorful fairs. One of the main features of the local cuisine is an abundance of interesting seafood dishes; this feature of the local culture is also reflected in national holidays. Each year, the Fish Night festival is held …
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Trips to the island of Scedro is very popular with the admirers of nature attractions. It is quite small and is only 8 km2. Now, the entire territory of the island is a national reserve. At one time, there were several small settlements on the island but now, it is absolutely desert. Besides amazing nature beauties, you can admire the preserved houses of the natives and the old monastery when sightseeing here. …
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6. Going on a trip, fans of water activities are advised to take special beach slippers. Most of the resort's beaches are rocky and stony, so it is recommended to stay there in special footwear. 7. The resort is known for its quiet and peaceful surroundings. You can walk around the downtown safely even late in the evening. Going for a walk in park and nature reserve areas, it’s better to hire a guide who …
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Stari Grad can offer its guests several attractive restaurants. The most famous dining place of the city is the Antika restaurant. Classic national dishes represent the basis of its menu. The restaurant has lovely informal atmosphere and a high level of service. Fans of exotic treats should definitely order octopus with potatoes. The restaurant serves great mussels and popular wines. The mass of interesting …
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No less popular is Dubovica Beach located at the fabulously beautiful secluded cove. There are some amazing historic buildings in the immediate vicinity of the beach, which make the stay even more enjoyable. It is worth noting that sandy beaches are rare, as the coastal area is rocky. The most beautiful sandy beach is Milna situated near the small village of the same name. In addition to a relaxing holiday on the …
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Stari Grad is also characterized by its numerous historical sites, as the city has retained a great number of picturesque medieval streets. The area of the old city is considered to be an important tourist attraction of world class. The beautiful church of St. Stephen, the old Tyrdal fortress and numerous ruins of the Roman Empire are among the most noteworthy buildings. The Franciscan monastery located in the …
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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
The working capacity of Croatia is about 1,300 million people. About 70% of this number is employed in the Service Sector. The next place is occupied by industry, and only 5% of the labor force is in Agriculture. The unemployment rate for 2012 is at 14%. The national debt of the Country in the same period is 61%. There is a gradual decrease in the level of inflation. In 2009, the indicators were at 6.3%, and the following year it reduced to 2.4%. To date, more than 65% of agricultural land is cultivated in the country. The rest of the territory is given to pastures. Among the most famous Croatian products are the “Slavonian salami”, “Dalmatian smoked ham”, smoked ham which is produced on the peninsula of Istria and Cheese from the Island of Pag under the brand “paški sir”. The greater importance in agriculture is the breeding of Fish and Shellfish. To date, there are 19 Seafood Processing Factories in the Country. At the same time, the production of food, beverages and tobacco products accounts for about 22% of the Gross Domestic Product (GDP).
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