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Set Your Sailing Craft to Porec

For the first time in history, the Istrian town of Porec will host a unique naval spectacle. Croatia Match Cup will face ten sailing crews of international origin in a race of high-speed catamaran vessels. The competing teams include participants from United States, Sweden, Denmark, Netherlands,...

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New York Times Lauds Plitivice Lakes

In the recent article published by infulential New York Times, Croatia has recieved high praises. The country’s renowned Plitvice Lakes locality was included in the list of top European destinations, associated with water surfaces. The text was authored by Alex Crevar, who was also...

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Enchant a Coffee Cup in Wizard Café

A new café bar has been opened recently in Croatian capital, and will surely attract a lot of fantasy-loving guests. The owners are big fans of Harry Potter, and have decided to arrange the bar’s interior accordingly. Everything in this place has a taste of magic, and while the Rowling’s char...

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Surf the Winds of Adriatic Coast

In the recent years, Croatia became a recognizable destination for kitesurfers. A relatively new discipline, it involves coupling a regular floating board with a specially designed kite. The surfers use the power of wind to propel themselves on the water surface at high speeds, occasionally...

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Venture into the Cellars of Diocletian

The end of May is traditionally associated with wine celebrations in Split.  And wine, as many know, is kind of a big thing in Croatia. The world is just discovering the country’s enological offer, yet the tradition of grape harvesting and processing can be traced for centuries in the pa...

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Have a Luxurious Vacation in Villa Grey

Planning a trip to inland Croatia? In that case, we have a great location for your stay. A luxurious villa with lots of wellness content waits for you in Slavogora near Samobor. Called Villa Grey, it comes with gorgeous outdoor surroundings, as well as Finish sauna facility and a large Jacuzzi...

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Taste these Fantastic Istrian Wines

The Istrian family Benvenuti is not unknown on the Croatian wine scene. Originating from Kaldir settlement, in the vicinity of renowned Motovun Town in Istria, they managed to for form a recognizable brand in the last decade and a half. Winners of many awards and acknowledgements, Benvenuti is...

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Behold the Beauty of Zlatni Rat

Even if you are just remotely associated with Europe’s best beaches, chances are that you know about Zlatni Rat. Often translated as Golden Cape in English language, this white pebble beach serves as one of Croatia’s most renowned symbols. It is often seen in the country’s promotional mat...

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Zipline above Gorgeous Cikola Outdoors

In southern regions of Croatia, one can find Cikola River. It has almost 50 kilometers in length, and flows through the city of Drnis (known for its notable prosciutto production). When not in urban environment, the river features some rather astonishing sights of untouched nature and gentle...

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Cherish the Guardians of Klis

Croatian soil has always been a place of historical conflicts. During centuries, a number of forts and castles were constructed in order to protect the nation’s existence and provide challenge to the opposing armies. One of the most notable such locations is Klis. This large fort can be found i...

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Five Things You Don't Know about Jacques Houdek

Although Eurovision contest has concluded, the popularity of Croatian singer Jacques Houdek is not losing momentum. Thanks to his impressive vocal skills and original performance, he became a hot topic in the variety of modern media. To name a single one, comedian Ricky Gervais had to threaten...

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Embrace the Beauty of Baska Voda

Baska Voda is located in the centre of the Makarska Riviera. It has just a bit less than three thousand inhabitants and covers the area of 20 square kilometers, the major part of which is the beach. This is the town where Mount Biokovo meets the sea and the rich tourist offer has something for...

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Take a Ride with 'The Grand Tour' Crew

Following their deprature from much-loved automobile show Top Gear, Jeremy Clarkson, Richard Hammond and James May started a completely new project. Entitled The Grand Tour and produced by Amazon Video, the show became abn international success, reaching high level od audiences in almost 200...

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Track the Making of Medieval Fort Replica

What does it take to make a replica of an old fort? Veseljko and Silia Otocan might know that more than others. This couple of Istrian residents decided to construct a large building in the surroundings of Rapanji, near Svetvincenta settlement, which mimics the architecture of the old. They wish...

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Lose Yourself in Labyrinth Festival

In recent years, Croatian coast became a top destination for festivities of all kinds. The upcoming summer will premier several new ones, one of them being much anticipated Labyrinth Open. Powered by experienced organizers coming from Belgium and Netherlands, it will certainly be a prime musical...

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Learn about Weather for Summer 2017

There’s nothing worse than having your summer holidays ruined with bad weather. Luckily, Croatia’s climate is very friendly for swimmers and sunbathers, allowing you to enjoy most (if not all) days of your vacation.  By official data, average temperatures of the coastal areas hold at 25°C (...

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Observe the Ship Miniatures of Rijeka

The coastal city of Rijeka serves as Croatia’s largest port and a prominent source of the country’s rock’n’roll scene. Tied that much with both marine and urban life, it also features a large Center for technical culture. Its exhibition space has just hosted the 22th...