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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. […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
EVENTS IN CROATIA
Croatia Open Umag is the oldest and the most famous Croatian ATP tournament, played on clay courts. The very first tournament was organized back in 1990, and since then it hosted numerous tennis stars like Carlos Moya, Novak Djoković, Marin Čilić, Goran Ivanišević, Felix Mantilla, Carlos Costa, David Nalbandian, etc. This year’s 28th edition will […]
Lonjsko Polje (English: Lonja Field) is the largest protected wetland in both Croatia and the entire Danube basin. It covers an area of 505.6 square kilometres (195.2 sq mi), extending along the river Sava from the areas east of Sisak, the lower course of the river Lonja for which it is named, to the areas […]
Medvedgrad (“The town of bears”) is a medieval castle, located on a small hill near the capital of Croatia, Zagreb. The castle was built in the 13th century after the Tartars invaded and burned the city of Zagreb and devasted the whole area. The castle was owned by several families during the following years, until […]
War Photo Limited is an exhibition center of war and conflict photojournalism situated inside Dubrovnik’s historic old city. This thought-provoking exhibition displays powerful wartime photographs by world renown photojournalists including recent and ongoing regional and global conflicts. The museum was opened with the intent to educate the public in the field of photography and to expose […]