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Our destination guides bring up to date information on major places to visit in Croatia. You will find here detailed city guides, less-known destinations, reasons to visit one place or the other, best places for couples, national parks, UNESCO sites, and more.
Whether you are taking a cruise, going on a two-week family holiday, or a short break, you'll find here information to help you better plan your time in Croatia.
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Split, Croatia
Split, Croatia, is a historical coastal city with the UNESCO-listed Diocletian's Palace and a vibrant Riva promenade.

Dubrovnik, Croatia
Dubrovnik, Croatia, is a coastal city with a UNESCO-listed medieval Old Town and well-preserved ancient city walls.

Plitvice Lakes, Croatia
Plitvice Lakes, Croatia, is a UNESCO World Heritage site with cascading turquoise lakes, travertine waterfalls, and lush forests in a protected national park.

Hvar Island, Croatia
Hvar Island, Croatia, is an Adriatic island with lavender fields, the ancient Stari Grad Plain, Venetian architecture, and clear beaches.

Zagreb, Croatia
Zagreb, Croatia's capital, is a central transportation hub with Austro-Hungarian architecture, vibrant cafes, and key political and cultural institutions.

Rovinj, Croatia
Rovinj, Croatia, is a coastal town in Istria known for its colorful waterfront houses, cobblestone streets, and the hilltop Church of St. Euphemia.

Porec, Croatia
Poreč, Croatia, is a coastal town in Istria known for its Roman heritage and the UNESCO-listed Euphrasian Basilica.

Pula, Croatia
Pula, Croatia, is the biggest coastal city in Istria and is known for its Roman amphitheater, historic landmarks, and bustling harbor.

Brac Island, Croatia
Brač Island, Croatia, is a central Dalmatian Island known for the Zlatni Rat beach, ancient white stone quarries, and Mediterranean villages like Supetar.
If you’ve been around this blog, then you perhaps already know how much we love Peljesac Peninsula. We visit the peninsula whenever we can; sometimes only for a scenic drive and gorgeous views; other times for serious reasons like wine tasting.
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Peljesac peninsula is the second largest peninsula in Croatia (after Istria), and it’s one of my favorite parts of Croatia (again, after Istria). Peljesac peninsula is famed for its rugged coast, pebble beaches, salt pans, fortification walls, sleepy villages, red wine – Plavac mali, and delicious oysters and other seafood.
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Zagreb, Croatia, is a vibrant and cultural city with a rich history and heritage. Zagreb Museums are among the best places to explore this city, offering a glimpse into its past, present, and future.
10 Must-Visit Zagreb Museums Read More »
The restaurant Uje is located in the center of Split, Croatia. As you weave through Split’s cobbled streets and vibrant squares, you’ll come across the Uje Restaurant, a culinary bastion that couples modernity with the tradition of Mediterranean cuisine.
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Hvar, a beautiful island in Croatia, is known for its stunning beaches, crystal-clear waters, lavender fields, and exciting nightlife. It’s no wonder that Hvar has become a popular destination for sun-seekers and party-goers alike.
5 Best Beach Clubs in Hvar, Croatia Read More »
Beaches on Hvar are some of the best in Croatia! With its breathtaking coastline, crystal clear waters, and secluded coves, it’s no wonder tourists from all around the globe flock to Hvar Island.
17 Best Beaches on Hvar, Croatia Read More »
Prepare for a stress-free arrival at Split Airport with our comprehensive guide. We cover everything from terminal navigation to transportation options for your seamless journey to Split, Croatia, one of the most popular destinations in the country.
Split Airport: A Guide for First-Time Visitors Read More »
Makarska is a famous resort town located on the Dalmatian coast of Croatia. Makarska is a popular destination known for its beautiful beaches, picturesque seafront promenade, and Biokovo Mountain range. With all this natural beauty, it’s no wonder that the coastal town of Makarska is a popular tourist destination.
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Visiting Dubrovnik is a must for anyone who loves to travel and explore different cuisines. As one of the oldest cities in Croatia, Dubrovnik has a unique culinary tradition that goes back centuries.
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For many years, Zagreb hotels catered almost exclusively to business travelers, but it’s not a case any longer. And while Zagreb still remains a transit town, travelers visit it for a day or two before heading to the coast, the number of visitors who at least spend a night in Zagreb significantly increased.
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Would you like to know the best places to stay in Rovinj? In this post, we share everything we know about Rovinj accommodation to help you choose where to stay in Rovinj during your visit.
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Elafiti Islands are a small archipelago consisting of several islands, located off the coast of Dubrovnik. Only three islands are inhabited: Kolocep (or Kalamota), Lopud, and Sipan. A visit to Elafiti Islands is a popular day trip from Dubrovnik. The islands are a short boat ride from the city, yet they feel miles away. They have a
Slow Roads Croatia: the Elafiti Islands near Dubrovnik Read More »
Are you looking for a good spot to have brunch in Zagreb? Well, you are at the right place! In our ultimate Zagreb brunch list, we share a collection of the 20 best cafes in Zagreb to eat brunch and breakfast.
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Are you finally visiting Dubrovnik, but have only one day to spend in this magnificent city? Don’t worry, whether you are visiting Dubrovnik for a day on a cruise ship or as a part of your tour of Croatia, one day in Dubrovnik is still enough time to see the main attractions.
One Day in Dubrovnik: 24H Itinerary & What To See and Do Read More »
Starting your visit to Croatia in Zagreb and planning on renting a car in Zagreb to visit the rest of the country? If you are flying into Croatia, the chances you will fly into Zagreb Airport are pretty high. So, more often than not, Zagreb is the entry point for the majority of visitors to
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We wouldn’t be wrong if we say that Dubrovnik is Croatia’s biggest brand. It makes a part of any itinerary of every first-time visitor to Croatia. In fact, many people decide to visit Croatia based on photos of Dubrovnik they’ve seen somewhere.
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In this comprehensive Zagreb Travel Guide, we share the best tips and advice on things to see and do, places to eat and stay, and other info you need to plan a trip to Zagreb.
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Wonder when is the best time to visit Dubrovnik? In this article, we will give you information on when to visit Dubrovnik, but also an overview of what to expect when visiting the town at different times of the year, from January through December.
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Are you looking for what to do in Zagreb, Croatia? In this post, we share the 21 best things to do in Zagreb to help you get the most out of your visit.
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Croatian capital town, Zagreb has a good vibe, lots of parks, historical sites, museums, good nightlife and exciting restaurant scene. It’s an interesting place to visiti in Croatia, particularly for couples.
A quick guide to Zagreb for couples Read More »
Rovinj nightlife is not the most exciting in Croatia. There are loads of bars in the old town, but they are mostly chill out places, not dance ‘till dawn kind of places. If you like to sip a cocktail or a glass of wine while watching the world go by, than Rovinj nightlife will fit
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If you like history, especially military history, then a visit to Sokol Grad is an interesting experience to have while staying in Dubrovnik. Sokol Grad is a fortified town, well more a tower or castle than the town, although the site is pretty large and that’s I guess why Croatians call it a town (grad
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If you are planning to visit Porec and want to know what to do in Porec, you are in the right place. In this post, we share all the best things to do in Porec, many of them free.
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Dubrovnik bars & nightlife scene is pretty vibrant, although it does depend on the time of the year you visit. Winter in the old town is pretty quiet, and many Dubrovnik bars close for the winter. Naturally, with less crowd, the nightlife in Dubrovnik cease to exist.
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Planing a weekend getaway or short break in Porec Croatia? In this post, we share our ideas on where to stay, and what to see, do, and visit during the 48 hours in Porec.
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Istria is actually riddled with caves, and we’ll try to cover as many of them as possible, here at our blog. We start with the Baredine Cave, as it’s really close to our holiday rental (check it if looking for places to stay in Istria and Porec!). Besides, the Baredine Cave Croatia is the oldest cave in Istria open to visitors (since 1995); and it’s also the most adapted for visitors of all ages.
Baredine Cave Croatia: exploring Istrian caves and caverns Read More »
Looking for where to stay in Porec? In this post, you will find all you need to know about the best places to stay in Porec: from hotels, hostels, campsites, private apartments, and villas.
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We’ve heard people talking about the restaurant Azur Dubrovnik, and we were really curious to try it out. Located in an alleyway close to a popular “hole in the wall” Buza bar, Azur serves an Asian-Mediterranean fusion food.
Croatia Eats: Restaurant Azur Dubrovnik Read More »
Great news for all culture buffs visiting Croatia – there are seven UNESCO World Heritage sites in Croatia for you to explore. UNESCO stands for the United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization. UNESCO World Heritage sites are the places of a special cultural or natural importance.
Don’t miss these 7 UNESCO World Heritage sites in Croatia Read More »
Once a favorite winter resort of European nobility and artists, Opatija is today an elegant resort town for couples of all ages, and a perfect getaway for a romantic break. Nestled between the sea and the mountains, Opatija offers a lot to its visitors: from climate benefits to wonderful vistas, beaches, lovely architecture, great restaurants,
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We’ve decided to list top reasons to visit Istria in Croatia in hope to make Istria a part of your Croatia itinerary. After running this blog for awhile, interacting with our readers, and just by looking into our most read posts, we realized that overseas visitors, particularly those coming from US, Canada, and Australia, often overlook
10 reasons to visit Istria in Croatia now Read More »
Lately we’ve attended a couple of workshops and lectures about Porec past. Seriously, this town tells stories; like the fact that even in Roman times, people kept fish farms in today’s Tarska Vala; or how Porec got seriously bombed during the WWII due to its shallow seas – curious?! Porec is a small town with barely 15.000
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If you are looking for an exciting day out in Porec, then a visit to the water park Aquacolors Porec is right up your alley! Conveniently located across the Zelena Laguna Resort, and on the main road between Porec and Vrsar, the water park Aquacolors is fun for people of all ages.
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I bet you’ve hardly heard of Vodnjan (if you’ve heard of it at all). A small town, located just 10 km north of Pula, is often overlooked by visitors to Istria. Yet, we think everybody should visit it, and here are the reasons to do so.
15 reasons to visit Vodnjan in Istria Read More »
One of the most popular islands to visit during the summer, Brac offers to its visitors lots of things to do and see. We summed up for you all interesting things to do on Brac Island.
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Volosko, a small fishing village near Opatija, would be just like any other seaside village in Croatia – unknown and sleepy, with tourists only visiting it in July and August, if it wasn’t for its awesome restaurant scene. I personally don’t know of another town in Croatia, small or big, that has so many great
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Vrh might be a barley pronounceable name, but it’s a great restaurant worth seeking out. Located in the village of the same name, this family-run restaurant is loved by locals and foodies for few things: for tartufo vero, or a real Istrian truffle (including praised white truffle); for boskarin peka (braised Istrian ox), laid-back atmosphere,
Croatia Eats: Konoba Vrh Buzet, a delicious white truffles experience Read More »
Although we live in Porec, we realized the other day that here on our blog we almost have no posts about Porec. I guess it’s like traveling in your backyard, it’s just there, and you feel you can visit it anytime, and then you end up never visiting places that are so close to home.
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I love so many places in Croatia, but Peljesac peninsula is really, really close to my heart. I simply love this part of Croatia. Funnily enough, one thing I love about it is the fact that there are fewer tourists who come here. And still, I can’t stop talking everybody into visiting Peljesac peninsula.
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Rabac is small but busy tourist town located on the east coast of Istria. With its perfect white pebble beaches, and high raising mountains, its setting is a bit different than the rolling hills, and rocky coast found in other parts of Istria.
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Restaurant Peteani (ex. Riva in Plomin Luka), opened in 2016 in a lovely, family-run design hotel Peteani in Labin. The same family run a restaurant Riva in Plomin Luka for many years, but closed it prior to opening their new venture in Labin.
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During our recent visit to the Brac island, we stayed at the Bluesun hotel Elaphusa. We couldn’t choose a better hotel for our stay on the island. The location is great, and the hotel has lots of facilities and activities, and the staff is very friendly and welcoming. But more about that later.
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If you’ve been around this blog for awhile, then you already know that Komarna is my favorite place in Croatia. Komarna is a small seaside village, located 70 km northwest of Dubrovnik. And there isn’t much to do or see in Komarna. Komarna isn’t about popular landmarks (although there are awesome sites to visit witin
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Following our post on Things to do in Dubrovnik beyond the city walls, we’ve finally put together a post on Dubrovnik Wine Tour. We visited Karaman Winery few weeks ago. Located in the Konavle region, in a village of Pridvorje, 30 km southeast of Dubrovnik, a visit to this winery makes a perfect day trip
Dubrovnik Wine Tour: a visit to the Karaman Winery Read More »
We’ve spent a weekend on the island of Brac recently. We find Brac extremely interesting, and a must-visit destination in Croatia. It’s easy to reach the island from the mainland, and if you happen to visit Dalmatia, please plan also a visit to the island of Brac. You won’t regret it.
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We often get asked what is optimal time to spend in Croatia, how many places a person can visit in a given time, etc. When traveling, we all try to see as many places as possible in a short time. To give you a better idea on how to plan your itinerary, we’ve written a
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This week we’re sharing with you a guest post from a fellow travel bloggers Corinne and Jim of Reflectionsenroute. Corinne and Jim traveled to Croatia in April 2014, and shared with us her story on visiting the island of Korčula (and misfortunes with Croatian ferries in April). We hope you’ll enjoy their story!
Off season Island-hopping in Croatia: more than a challenge Read More »
We’ve visited the restaurant Giannino Rovinj for the first time, back in July 2014. Since then, we’ve eaten in Giannino maybe dozen times. And it remains on our list of best places to eat in Istria. Bellow is the story of our first visit to the restaurant Giannino Rovinj.
Restaurant Giannino Rovinj: seafood at its best Read More »
We’ve waited long time for the first water park in Istria, and now not only that Istralandia water park open its door, but there is another water park Aquacolors opening next year. I wonder if there is really demand for two water parks in Istria, but Aquacolors will be very close to home, and hopefully it
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Borak Peljesac is a small village located on the south shores of the peninsula Peljesac. It lies by the sea, at the foot of Dingac slopes, and it’s one of the very few settlements in the wine- growing Dingac region.
Slow Roads Croatia: Borak Peljesac Read More »
I like city breaks, I will always rather visit a city than a natural site. OK, I live in a village and I get a fair share of “away from it all” days. I almost had a culture shock when I moved from a 5 families’ village to the village with a bar, and a
Traveling light in Croatia Read More »
The Mestrovic Pavilion Zagreb Croatia is an often forgotten jewel of Zagreb modern architecture. Built in 1933 it was conceptually designed by famous Croatian sculptor of international reputation – Ivan Mestrovic. The circular shaped building contains over 2.500 tons of white stone, carved by local stonemasons from the island of Brac.
In the spotlight: The Mestrovic Pavilion Zagreb Croatia Read More »
For our first post about the Korcula Island (more to come!), we reached out to Korcula locals, Rachael and John of Korcula Explorer. Originally from England, they have made Korcula their home few years ago. They love picnicking on the island, and wanted to share this simple pleasure of life with our readers. Enjoy it!
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Wineries in Istria are awesome. If I remember them correctly. You know that a visit to the winery typically includes lots of wine-tasting. Wine-tasting could potentially affect my, otherwise good, judgement (you have been warned!). However from what I believe I have experienced on my visits to these wineries in Istria, I put them at
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We have yet to visit the island of Vis in Croatia. It’s on our ever-growing bucket list of places to visit in Croatia. To put us in the mood and give us a taste of the island, we’ve reached out to Xania and Craig of Wearactive. Originally from UK, they’ve been living on the island of
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There are not too many restaurants in Istria we haven’t heard about. We certainly haven’t visited them all, but at least we thought that we’ve got them all on our bucket list. Well, it turned out not to be the case.
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The Dolac market Zagreb is centrally located right behind the town’s main square. It’s Zagreb‘s main farmers’ market. We enjoy Dolac farmers’ market for all the right reasons: a fresh, and local produce, aromas, voices and atmosphere that you can only experience on a local market. It reflects local’s daily life. We can spend hours just walking around.
Today spotlight: Dolac Market Zagreb Read More »
This is a hilarious guest post from travel writer Ashley Hubbard. I’m sitting in the middle of the Adriatic, my shoulders and upper arms are numb from exhaustion, and my mother is doing nothing to help. An hour ago I thought kayaking three hours would be a piece of cake, now I was rethinking my overly confident
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Split green market, or as locals call it Pazar, is one of the town’s iconic spots. No visit to Split can be accomplished without a visit to its green and fish market. While at the majority of the places, you’ll find these two markets attached and inseparable one from the other, it’s not a case
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Following success of our first post on Makarska Riviera Beaches (with 522 likes on Facebook, it’s our most liked post ever!), together with Vice, a fellow blogger and Makarska local, we decided to reveal another six secluded beaches on Makarska Riviera.
Makarska Riviera Beaches: hidden gems part 2 Read More »
Being an expat in a foreign country can be pretty challenging at times. And certainly not everything is roses and unicorns. I’ll not lie to you, there are days when I just want to pick up my things and head back home. However, today is not one of those days.
Expat life: awesome things about living in Istria Read More »
Tavern Toncic Zrenj is, well, the tavern I waited the longest to get in. Seriously, I heard about this place within my first month in Istria. Yet, I get to try it out almost nine years later. Another place it took me ages to try out is a tavern Batelina in Banjole.
Tavern Toncic Zrenj: maybe I should keep it secret Read More »
It is official, and I decided to say it out loud – Dubrovnik, we are taking a break. The town won’t miss me. It’s not like I am important or anything. But on my side, I won’t miss Dubrovnik either. Dubrovnik, I’m breaking up with you! The relationship hasn’t worked from the very beginning.
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Here are some of the Croatia fun facts. If you are visiting Croatia and have a chance to spend some time with local people, here are few ways that can make a Croatian angry. I’m not taking sides here. I am just saying that these things can make a Croatian angry. And you don’t want
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I smile just to think about Pula beaches. Actually anytime I write beaches and Istria within the same sentence, it makes me smile. OK, let me repeat it again, beaches in Istria are not really the beaches, but rather a rocky coast where people swim.
Pula beaches: the good, the bad, and the ugly Read More »
I’ve originally written this post four years ago, but beer scene in Croatia changed so much in just last two years, that I had to re-write it completely. OK, to be completely honest, after a guy called my post a complete BS, I’ve realized it’s time to update it. Craft beer revolution has finally happened
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Restaurant Mano Zagreb, you’ll find at the very top of Tkalciceva street. This is the most popular street in Zagreb. It boasts lots of small bars and cafes.
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Restaurant Lanterna Rovinj is located in the old castle on a St. Andrew Island (Red Island). The island is located a short boat ride from Rovinj’s old town. The castle was originally Franciscan monastery dating back to 15th century.
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Restaurant La Grisa Bale has been on my wish list for a while. I’ve known that the restaurant was run by Karin Perdec. Karin was an owner of a nice wine bar Tinja near Pula. I’ve eaten there and I loved it. Wine bar Tinja went out of business few years ago. Now Karin is
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Events in Rovinj range from art exhibitions to lively music festivals and anything in between. Events include anything from street art, open-air concerts, culinary events, to photo exhibitions and small antiques fair.
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Restaurant Male Madlene in Rovinj is the cutest little place I’ve seen in a while. Vera and I peeked few times through the window prior to booking a table here. Small and intimate restaurants intimidate us.
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Dubrovnik region is the southernmost part of Croatia. It spreads from Peljesac peninsula to the north, to Montenegro to the south. For Frank, the road from Peljesac peninsula to Dubrovnik is the most scenic drive in Croatia.
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If you plan on visiting Croatia, you most likely plan to visit Dalmatia. Dalmatia is an Adriatic region in Croatia spreading from Zadar to the north to the Peljesac peninsula in the south, including many lovely islands like Brac, Hvar, Vis, etc.
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The most visited region in Croatia, Istria is a heart-shaped peninsula located in the northern Adriatic. Istria is rolling hills, medieval hilltop towns, historical coastal towns, rocky coast, breathtaking views, tasty food, excellent local wines, and olive groves. Many visitors compared it with Tuscany, and sometimes call it “Tuscany with colors”.
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Restaurants in Novigrad are particularly good. I was kind of surprised, since Novigrad is one of the smallest resort towns in Istria. When it comes to food, Novigrad definitely beats Porec, Umag and even Rovinj. This is a mecca for the seafood lovers.
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Croatia is blessed to be a land of natural riches. Not only does it boast of possessing almost 2000 kilometers of rocky, indented shore but also of having more than a thousand islands being blanketed with natural vegetation.
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Istrian wines and winemakers – Istria what?! On the world wine map is hard even to find winemakers and wines of Croatia, let alone Istrian wines. But you would be surprised to find that this tiny region of Croatia produces excellent wines.
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Restaurant Wine Vault Rovinj is a fine dining restaurant located at a 5star luxury hotel Monte Mulini in Rovinj. Executive chef at the restaurant Wine Vault Rovinj is Tom Gretic, Croatian star chef, best of the best, legend, and Frank’s new hero.
Restaurant Wine Vault Rovinj: Chef’s Table Read More »
Restaurant Viking Lim Fjord is one of few restaurants in Lim Fjord, Istria. Located just few meters from the clear waters of Lim Fjord, restaurant Viking offers fresh seafood and fish, along with other regional specialities like wild asparagus, truffles, cured meats and alike.
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Restaurant Marina Novigrad is definitely my new found gem. Vera and I were just blown away with a fabulous dining experience we had at the restaurant Marina Novigrad. Restaurant Marina is an intimate 30-seat establishment located across the street from the marina.
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Tavern Cok Novigrad left us bewildered. Not that the food wasn’t good, because the produce they serve is clearly well sourced and fresh. Not that cooking was bad, because the meal was delicious, prepared respecting the taste of the ingredients. Not that service was bad, because the owner went out of his way to serve
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Located 4 km north of Rovinj, the Resort Amarin Rovinj is a large tourist complex featuring self-catering apartments, rooms and campsite. There are 461 apartments in total (including 190 brand new one- and two-bedroom apartments built in 2013), and 650 pitches in the campsite.
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Konavle region is a rural region south-east of Dubrovnik with Cavtat as its municipality center. It is southern most part of Croatia. It is a small region with a distinct character: its rocky coast on the South, its scrub covered mountain to the North and its green valley in between.
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Restaurant Proto Dubrovnik is one of the oldest restaurants in the town. It has been in operation since 1886. Located in the heart of the old town, at the corner of Siroka Street and Vara, restaurant Proto Dubrovnik, has a superb, breezy, upper terrace. It is renowned for the seafood, but it offers popular meat
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Valamar Diamant Residence Porec is a 3-star apartment complex featuring 128 apartments. Diamant Residence Porec is located near hotel Valamar Diamant. It is located 1,2 km from the center of the town, and 300 m away from the sea. This apartment complex offers a choice of one- and two-bedroom apartments. Apartments are spacious, modern, fully-equipped
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Restaurant Trost Vrsar has been on my list of restaurants to visit for quiet a while. Regardless of the fact that some of my friends go there regularly, and that Trost is widely considered the best restaurant in Vrsar, I was always hesitant to eat there.
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Hotel Laguna Gran Vista Porec is a 3-star hotel featuring 170 rooms. Hotel Laguna Gran Vista Porec is fully air-conditioned. Hotel is located in a resort, 5 km away from Porec downtown. The hotel is a bit dated and the bathrooms are tiny but it is well maintained and clean. The staff is friendly. Buffet
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Hotel Laguna Materada Porec is located in a residential area of the town, 3 km far from the center and not far from Pinia Residence. Hotel is located by the sea. It is surrounded by a very nice garden. The hotel, its beach and park around are gated. Hotel Laguna Materada Porec is a 3-star
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Istria off the beaten track – Istria has much more to offer than sea and sun. Tired of crowded beaches, cheap souvenirs, mediocre food and icecream parlors… discover different Istria. Discover Istria off the beaten track. Below you will find Frank’s ideas to help you discover Istria off the beaten track. These are 6 things
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Restaurant Puli Pineta is one of the well kept secrets on Istrian food scene. I had some friends visiting from Zagreb, and they wanted to taste something authentic, yet different. Somebody suggested restaurant Puli Pineta, a small family-run restaurant near village of Zminj.
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Accommodation Porec include great choice of hotels, holiday rentals, villas and campsites. It is important to choose accommodation Porec to suit your needs. Families should look for family friendly hotels. Couples on romantic getaway will be better off choosing accommodation Porec for couples. And young travelers don’t want to end up in a boring resort
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Hotel Zorna Porec is a 3-star all inclusive hotel in Porec. It is located at the heart of Zelena Laguna resort, right at the seafront. Hotel features 210 rooms. Rooms are not too big, but many of them can accommodate 3 persons. Rooms are renovated and air-conditioned. Hotel offers an all inclusive meal plan with
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Apartments Lanterna Porec are located 15 km away from Porec Old Town. They are situated on the peninsula of the same name, near the village of Tar. Apartments are part of the large tourist resort featuring Hotel Valamar Tamaris, Valamar Tamaris Residence, camping Lanterna and naturist resort Solaris. This 2-star apartment complex consists of 678
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Hotel Valamar Rubin Porec is located 15 minutes walk from the center of Porec. From hotel Valamar Rubin Porec to Porec harbor, there is a beautiful promenade through pine wood along the shoreline. Hotel Valamar Rubin is a 3-star property featuring 258 rooms. Rooms are spacious. All the rooms, but single, have a balcony.
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Apartments Astra Porec are situated in Zelena Laguna Resort (Green Lagoon Resort), 5 km from the old town. There is a bus connection from the town to the resort, as well as tourist train, cycling and walking paths. This holiday complex consists of 125 units, each accommodating maximum of 5 persons. Apartments Astra Porec consist
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Hotel Delfin Porec is located in Zelena Laguna Resort, 5 km south of Porec. Hotel Delfin Porec is the largest hotel in Porec and in Croatia. Hotel Delfin Porec features 793 rooms. This is a cheap hotel in Porec. Hotel Delfin Porec is a huge dormitory with small rooms and bathroom. The rooms aren’t air-conditioned.
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Istrian souvenirs, let’s be honest, are as much Istrian as they are Chinese. Just like anywhere else in the world very few products intended to tourists are actually made in the country. Frank got so screwed once over Istrian truffle that tasted like a shoe sole that it still hurts to think about it. Frank
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Five Istrian dishes you ought to try when in Istria include cold cuts, bean soup, pasta, steaks and scrambled eggs. Don’t get me wrong, Istria has many more traditional dishes than these five. But I tried to think of ones you will find in majority, if not in every, traditional Istrian restaurants.
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Camping Male Ciste is another small family run campsite on Makarska Riviera. It is adjacent to the camping Boban Makarska. Camping Male Ciste Makarska is the smallest of all, offering in total 20 camping units. The camping Male Ciste Makarska is open all year around. The owners live onsite. And they run the entire business.
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Camping Boban Makarska is a small family run campsite. Camping Boban is located 26 km from Makarska, midway between the towns of Zivogosce and Drvenik. It is adjacent to camping Dole Makarska. It is one of the three small family own campsites in this area. They are all located one next to the other.
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Camping Dole is situated 25 km south of Makarska, near a village called Zivogosce Blato. Frank used to camp in the camping Dole Makarska for a three years in a row, last time back in 2007.
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Opatija is a seaside resort town on the east coast of Istria. Back in the 19th century, Opatija has been a fashionable holiday resort for the international upper class. Today it is definitely not the holiday destination it used to be. In my opinion it is definitely not worth visiting in summer.
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Past weekend Frank spent camping over in Camping Cikat, on the island of Losinj, with his girlfriend. Frank realized that the summer is nearing end and they had not been camping yet. Frank and his girlfriend packed their car full of camping gear and headed up. On early Saturday morning, they took ferry Brestova –
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Restaurant Spinnaker Porec is located at the Porec seaside promenade. A la carte restaurant with a nice terrace for dining al fresco, Restaurant Spinnaker Porec is part of Hotel Valamar Riviera.
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Hotel Valamar Riviera is open in spring 2010. It is a nice and cosy hotel, conveniently located at Porec seaside promenade. Hotel overlooks the town yacht harbor and St. Nicolas Island. It is located at the most beautiful part of the old town Porec, by the sea, amidst nice restaurants and bars. Hotel is just steps
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Restaurant Hrast Porec is often overlooked by many people, including myself. The restaurant is located in a tiny one-way street leading from hotel Pical to the town, just across the bus garage. From the front it doesn’t look very attractive, and it’s easy to miss it.
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Vinistra, an international wine exhibition, is the official start of May Wine Madness in Istria. It is followed by Open Wine Cellars Day. Throughout the May, Istria celebrates wine, with series of events dedicated to this drink of the gods. Vinistra 2012 will be held in Porec, in sports hall Zatika, on the second weekend
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Restaurant Martin Pescador is located in a little village Trget, not far from Rabac. Trget is a typical fishing village in Istria. To reach the restaurant Martin Pescador, you need to take a road that looks like abolished a long time ago. It runs along river Rasa. You would pass by funny looking port Rasa
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Camping Lanterna is the largest camping in Croatia. It is situated on Lanterna peninsula, halfway between Porec and Novigrad. I like camping Lanterna the most of all the campsites in Croatia. But ?’ve got my own private reasons for that. Camping Lanterna can accommodate up to 9.000 people in a single day. It is a
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Frank is writing series of reviews on restaurants in Istria. Frank reviews are based solely on his own experience and all meals Frank has, Frank pays for, so all reviews on restaurants in Istria are completely unbiased.
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If you are looking for cheap restaurants in Istria, my suggestion would be either local eateries – konoba, places serving daily lunch dishes (called: gablec or marenda) or pizzerias.
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Konoba Morgan in Brtonigla was today on my schedule. Another weekend, another restaurant. I’m fighting winter blues in my own way. Konoba Morgan is set just few kilometers from Brtonigla on the road to Buje, with beautiful views over the Istrian vineyards.
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Frank decided to give you an overview of big Istria hotel brands. Reason is simple: Frank knows a lot about them, and your chances of staying in property owned and/or managed by one of these Istria hotel brands during your visit to Istria are pretty high.
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Located in a village Petrovija, just few kilometers from Umag (Istria), on the road to Buje, konoba Nono is not difficult to find. It is a big, orange house at the entrance of the village.
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There is a wide variety of accommodation in Istria. Visitors can choose from 5-star luxury accommodation, resort-style accommodation to campsites and everything in between: small and family run hotels, big hotels, apartments and residence, cottages, caravan parks, campsites and holiday rentals.
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