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Split is situated in the center of the southern Croatian region of Dalmatia and it’s the second-largest city in Croatia and the third-largest passenger port of the Mediterranean. The city of Split was an underrated tourist destination for many years as being seen just as an important passenger hub and a gateway to central-Dalmatian islands…. View Article
Famous Croatian cello duo 2Cellos released their latest video filmed on one of the most beautiful beaches in the world – Zlatni rat beach. Stjepan Hauser and Luka Štulić play the famous “Chariots of Fire” theme, a 1981 musical score by Greek composer Vangelis for the British film Chariots of Fire. Stjepan and Luka filmed the video… View Article
In the article “For Summer, Five Hot Destination”, The New York Times says that the Americans will travel more this summer than last one and the most popular destinations among American travelers are Croatia, South Africa, Italy, the Maldives, and Greece. The New York Times placed Croatia on the top of its list of the hottest destinations… View Article
Recently America’s first fashion magazine, Harper’s Bazaar, placed Croatia’s most famous beach Zlatni rat among the most beautiful beaches in the world. This time we can find it on the list of 10 best beaches in Europe made by the famous lifestyle travel magazine, Condé Nast Traveler. Zlatni rat is on the list together with other spectacular beaches like… View Article
DESTINATIONS IN CROATIA
Makarska is a small town located in Central Dalmatia, about 60 km south of the city of Split. Makarska is located on a horseshoe-shaped bay, under the spectacular Biokovo mountain where it developed around a natural harbor shielded by the peninsula of St. Peter. During the Medieval times, this natural harbor was used by the Omiš… View Article
Dugi Otok (Long Island) is the seventh largest island in the Adriatic Sea, located in Dalmatia region, west of Zadar. The name of the island derives from its shape as it is almost 50 km long and between 1 and 5 km wide. The island is sparsely inhabited, as there are only around 1500 inhabitants… View Article
Šolta is an island situated in Dalmatia region, just south of the city if Split and west of the island of Brač. It is a small island, with a population of only 1700 inhabitants. The island is a perfect destination for all those in search of crystal clear sea, secluded beaches, and delicious fresh food offering… View Article
The island of Ugljan is located in the region of Dalmatia and it is part of Zadar archipelago. It is separated from the mainland by the Zadar channel and connected with Pašman island by a bridge. The island has been populated since the Neolithic period and today is one of the most densely populated islands… View Article
EVENTS IN CROATIA
Pula Film Festival will be in its 64th year in 2017, making it the oldest film festival in Croatia. During the festival, more than 130 Croatian and foreign films are screened. Part of screenings are held in Arena, the Roman amphitheater, dating back to the 1st century, constructed to accommodate gladiator fights. The first ever film screening, held…
Every year in April, for the past 19 years Split hosts the Croatia Boat Show, bringing together leading names from the nautical industry. This fair has been confirming for years the world standards in nautical fairs by becoming one of the ten leading manifestations in the entire world and the most important in this part…
Spectacvla Anticva is a spectacular event that recreates historical Roman gladiator simulated fights in Pula’s amphitheater, called Arena. This Roman amphitheater dates back to the 1st century and was constructed specially to accommodate gladiator fights. Other than enjoying the piece of history, visitors can participate in workshops, see ancient Roman clothing and customs, everything explained…
World’s most important music brand, MTV, is coming to Croatia with Club MTV Europe. Summerblast is an exciting two-day music festival with top performing international artists. This year’s lineup is still to be announced, but here are some of the artists who performed last year: Steve Aoki, Afrojack, Fedde Le Grand, Lost Frequencies, Zedd, R3wire &…