The charming town of Rabac appeals to those who prefer to devote their leisure to enjoying nature. A lot of beautiful places for walking can be found in the city and its environs; one of the busiest places in town is the yacht pier. Umag port city is a quiet and secluded area; the first settlement in its place was founded by the ancient Romans. Unfortunately, unique historic buildings have failed to survive to this …
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Villa Magnolia luxurious hotel in Lovran is housed in the spectacular Art Nouveau historical building. It’s surrounded with a beautiful landscaped garden featuring spacious terraces for hotel guests. Villa Magnolia also owns a private beach. Interior of the hotel is the most interesting feature though. Stylish furniture made of dark wood, art works, slim stone pillars and carpets in traditional style create …
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Istria is the recognized center of eco-tourism, which has long been chosen by fans of sports entertainment and hiking. Travelers can explore natural attractions while walking or cycling; many popular routes pass through fabulously beautiful hardwood and pine forests. One of the most attractive natural areas is the Brijuni archipelago; its entire territory is covered by the national park of the same name. There are …
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A vast majority of travelers visiting the scenic peninsula successfully combine discovering sights and dining in popular restaurants. The history of the region is very interesting; during hundreds of years Istria has being under rule of different countries, and they all made their adjustments to culinary traditions. Greek heritage is seen in olives; there is no feast without them. Not everyone knows that Istria …
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Istria will surprise fans of event tourism with a wide selection of interesting themed events. Summer is considered the festival season on the peninsula; this time colorful festivities come literally one after another. A considerable part of the most popular festivals are held in Porec; the city has remained a permanent venue for Zlata Sopela Festival for many years. Festive action takes place at the central square …
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Those who prefer sightseeing and exploring historical places should visit Hum. It is a record-breaker of the Guinness World Records and has been officially recognized as the smallest town in the world. It is located in the heart of Istria, so it attracts more travelers. The entire territory of the town is a monument of national significance. It is better to explore it on foot. Here, you can see incredibly …
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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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