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Croatia is a small country but with a very rich coast, it has more than 1200 islands, and is about 5835 km long. That is the reason why Croatia is one of the most popular countries for sailing. The city of Split has been a famous destination for tourists from all over the world in the last 15 years. Some of the reasons are the amazing beaches it offers, nice weather, a good choice of restaurants and hotels of great quality with a lot of things to do in town. Its position gives you an opportunity to have your days fulfilled with excursions or boat tours. Boat trips from Split are the best way to spend a day on one of many beautiful islands, or have boat tour to the Blue Cave & five islands, what is actually the best experience you can get going f...

Dear guests and friends, we understand your concern about the current situation. As in the whole world, COVID-19 is still present in Croatia. The first case appeared on February 25, 2020., which came from Milan-Italy, what was then the largest infected area in the World. Croats immediately realized the severity of the pandemic, probably because of its proximity to Italy, so border controls were tightened immediately, and precautionary measures when entering Croatia were at the highest level. At this moment, Croatia is at the end of the list of infected countries in the world and the borders are reopened. We have appro...

Split is a city of rich cultural and historical heritage, the city of art and lavish architecture, sports and singing, and for those who are visiting for the first time, it certainly presents a unique experience. In addition, there are some interesting things you didn’t know about this beautiful city. Unexpected and unknown 1. There are 12 Egyptian sphinxes found so far in the city, which were brought there by the emperor Diocletian, who was a great admirer of art, and Egyptian culture in general. 2. The Red Peristil is one of the most famous parts of the town, and opinions on how it was created are still divided. Some believe that it was an artistic movement, and others see it as a protest against communism. Those responsible for this creation were brought to court, two of them committed suicide, and the real reason behind this act was never reso...

Located on the shores of Neretva River, Mostar is well-known as the largest cultural and economic center of Herzegovina. The name of the city comes from the guardians of numerous bridges surrounding the city, which are called “most” in Bosnian. Mostar is therefore one of the most beautiful cities of Bosnia and Herzegovina, and that fact is recognized even by the UNESCO, which included the Bridge and the old part of the town on the list of world’s protected cultural heritage. The Old bridge was built back in 1566 under Suleiman the Magnificent and was the largest harbor construction in the world at the time. As time passed by the bridge became the most famous symbol of the city and one of the main tourist attractions visited by thousands of people each year, all of them who just want to walk over this grandiose bridge. The old town is the center of...

Nowadays, when we are surrounded by stressful and fast-paced way of life, overloaded with obligations, tasks and deadlines, it’s important, now more than ever, to take some time off just for yourself, get away from everything, travel someplace nice and relax your body and mind for a few days. Traveling is important because it fundamentally transforms us. It's not all about getting acquainted with new things and cultures, but also about learning about yourself in the process. While some prefer investing in things which are passing and perishable, such as luxurious clothes, jewelry which most of the time spends in a drawer, and new models of cars to impress the people around them, others give importance to memories that last forever, and those are most often travel memories. All the above mentioned doesn’t mean you shouldn’t buy clothes or have a car, but...

The unspoiled nature of the Cetina canyon offers a perfect opportunity for an active holiday. The canyon is overlooking the 100km long Cetina river, which is, due to its wilderness and speed, also known as the Horse river. That being said, it's quite self-explanatory why this area attracts many tourists in search for extreme sports such as ziplining, kayaking, rafting, and canyoning, but also those who prefer long walks along the river, sightseeing, and enjoying moments of pure pleasure through peace and quiet, disturbed only by the sounds of nature. Apart from the amazing scenery which holds the status of protected significant landscape for more than five decades, there are also a lot of hidden medieval structures such as numerous forts, including the fort of Viseć, one of the most preserved and oldest forts in the region. You can also visit old wooden mill called &ldqu...

Dubrovnik is one large cultural and historical monument and it’s often called the Monument City. The old historic town of Dubrovnik is definitely the most attractive part, with more than 1900m of almost intact old city walls, which consist of numerous fortifications, bastions, towers, and separate forts, including Minčeta Tower, recognized as a symbol of liberty of Dubrovnik. Back in the day, those walls served the purpose of protecting the city from invasions, and nowadays they represent a main tourist attraction. Within those walls you’ll find some of the most beautiful examples of architecture this coastal town has to offer, such as the Sponza Palace, the St. Blaise Church, the Dominican Monastery, Franciscan Monastery, the famous Orlando Column, the Jesuit St. Ignatius Church, the Small and the Big Onofrio’s Fountain, and many other structures and build...

If you're looking for a quiet corner away from the city noise and rush, Stiniva Bay is a perfect place for you. Untouched nature hidden on a small Croatian island called Vis in the Adriatic Sea. Vis is the farthest inhabited island off the Croatian main land. It has an area of 90.26 square kilometres .The highest point of the island is Hum which is 587 metres (1,926 feet) above sea level. The island's two largest towns are the town of Vis, on the northenrn coast, and Komiža, on island's western coast. What else is Vis famous for? Vis is famous for its fishing industry, agriculture and tourism industry. Around 20% of arable land on the island is covered with vineyards.It is claimed that old Greeks planted the first vineyards in Dalmatia on the island of Vis. Bugava is the most famous wine brand of the island Vis. This wine is made from a white sort of ...

Croatian National Park "Krka" is located in the area of Šibenik-Knin County, covering an area of 109 km² of the most beautiful part of the river Krka and the lower flow of the Čikola River. Krka River is around 72.5 km long and by the length is the 22nd river in Croatia. The exceptional beauty of the Krka National Park is created with seven sedge waterfalls that have a total "fall" of 224 meters. The Sedge waterfalls of Krka leave its visitors speechless with the magic game of water, sedges and nature, and are the natural and karst phenomenon of this park. Apart from the waterfalls that present the main attraction, along the river Krka the remains of several early Croatian fortresses from the 14th century can be found. The reason is in the territory of this area that extends between Krka and the river Čikola, where during the Middle Ages Croatian rulers...

Plitvice Lakes are the oldest, the largest and the most visited national park of the Republic of Croatia. This area has always attracted nature lovers with its exceptional beauty and was proclaimed as the first national park in Croatia back in 1949. Plitvice Lakes also received an international acknowledgment in 1979 by inscribing to the UNESCO World Heritage List. Only a small part of the National Park consists of its lakes The phenomenon of these lakes is in the process of 'calcification' that forms the famous sedge barriers or, in the simplest terms, creates the karstic parts of the lake through which water falls then creating an indescribable picture of this natural phenomenon. In 1997, the Park area expanded and spreads over the area somewhat less than 300 km2. Most of the Park is covered with forest vegetation, a smaller part with lawns, and the mos...

At the bosom of Biokovo mountain which connects the sea and the islands, the coast and the hinterland of Makarska Riviera, lie countless hamlets, pearls of vernacular architecture, while its slopes come down to the rocky fields of Bunin, Rastoke and Jezera dominated by Vrgorac. Vrgorac town and its rural area is a young tourist destination that attracts by its authentic charm, and captivates the visitor looking for cultural attractions, active vacation and experieces. Meeting people, customs and undiscovered destinations and reasons to travel fo many. The highlight of the town's tourism plan is the intertwininig of cultural heritage and events that foster tradition with customs and produciton that depict the identity and lifestyle of the people of this region. In the inevitable combination of heritage and today's pace of life, work and produciton, sacral festivities,...

Apart from the sun, sea, beautiful bays and picturesque towns, excellent food, wine and olive oil, many travelers come to Dalmatia for religious tourism as well. Numerous shrines, beautiful churches, interesting religious events and tours, have a great potential for the development of the religious tourism industry, which counts up to several hundred million arrivals per year on a global scale. Although each place, even the smallest one, has its own religious feast, for this occasion I will single out some of the most important events. Split – THE FEAST OF SAINT DOMNIUS The May 7 feast of Saint Domnius – Split’s patron saint, is certainly amongst major religious celebrations. It attracts a number of people from Split and its hinterland to central church events and folk festivit...