Top 5 Family beaches in Istria

Where are the most beautiful Istrian beaches, hidden bays and best beach bars? We made a choice of 5 most beautiful family beaches in Istra You have to visit. 


1. Kamenjak - near Medulin is not sandy but it is very nice, quiet, outside town and suitable for family with small children. The children would Love the Safari Bar that is well hidden and almost on the beach.

2. Beach on National park Brijuni: You will have to go on an excursion from Fazana. The beach is ideal for smaller children, has a lovely beach cafe bar and the children love to visit Tito's cockatoo, Koki.

3. Bijeca in Medulin: is the most beautilful sandy beach in Medulin and in Istria, which spreads more than 1 km along the coast. For kids there is an aquagan.

4. Beach in Fazana: the public beach in Fazana is completely adjusted for the needs of the family with small children. The beach is gravel and surrounded by pine trees and rich in amenities.

5. Beach Kanegra in Umag: is situated near the city of Savudrija. The beach is covered by fine gravel and has a nice entrance to the sea, which makes it ideal for families with little kids.

Flower of the Mediterranean: Vodice

Vodice is one of the most popular tourist destinations in Dalmatia and in Croatia too. Vodice is known for its tourism and gastronomic offer and friendly local people. Vodice is located 10 km from Sibenik, 60 km from Zadar and 80 km from Split airport. Compared with other cities along the coast, there is almost nowhere so much life as in Vodice. Lawns, gardens, balconies and parks in Vodice are decorated and clean. Because it is so clean, Vodice is often called the city of flowers. The beaches are sandy, gravel and concrete. The beach stretches from Vodice center towards Srima and on the other side of the Tribunj.

Discover the largest island in Croatia - Cres

The island of Cres is the largest island in Croatia. Cres is one of the northern island in the Kvarner Gulf and can be reached via ferry from the island Krk or from the Istrian peninsula (line Brestova-Porozina). With an area of 405.78 km2, Cres is the same size as the neighbouring island of Krk, although Krk has for many years been thought the largest of the islands. Cres and the neighbouring island of Lošinj once used to be one island, but were divided by a channel and connected with a bridge at the town of Osor. Cres's only fresh water source is the Lake Vrana. The island is a natural habitat of the griffon vulture, a very rare bird. The view from the towns of Beli or Lubenice over the sea and cliffs will leave you breathless.

Windsurfing in Istria, Croatia

Premantura is small town situated in Istria's far south, 10 km from Pula and near the city of Medulin. Premantura and the nature park of Kamenjak are famous windsurf station. Premantura is ideal for windsurfing beginners because of moderate winds especially in the summer when mild southeastern maestral wind blows. Southern wind causes big waves because of the shallow Premantura windsurfing spotwaters. Premantura offer all kinds of services related to windsurfing such as teaching classes -from beginners to advanced, equipment storage, purchase and repair. Those fond of windsurfing will find that the favourable winds and sea currents offer a unique experience.

How to save money on your trip to Istria, Croatia

Croatia has a reputation as cheap even though prices have been rising the last few years, especially in  Dubrovnik. Naturally the coast and islands are more expensive than inland destinations (except Zagreb) and July and August are vastly more expensive than the rest of the year. Here are some top tips on how to bag cheap holiday deals:

- Travel first minute: Don't believe in last minute discounts in July and August in Croatia! The best way to book the accommodation in Croatia is to do it a few months in advance and you can receive First Minute discounts.

- Negotiate prices: For example, taxi rides are not metered in Croatia, making it a good idea to bargain for your fare in advance. It's also worth noting that taxi drivers are not given a tip, so don't bother frittering away your money unnecessarily. 

- Travel in pre or post season: in June and September prices are considerately lower than in August and July. Besides the lower costs, the crowded supermarkets, restaurants and beaches, as well as traffic jams are considerably rarer.

- Cook for yourself: Self-catering breaks are an easy way to save money, if not time and hassle. 

- Choose small destinations: Hvar and Dubrovnik offer a lot of possibilities and sights, but higher costs, too. Smaller town along the adriatic coast are very quite and you will have the oppurtunity to enjoy less-crowded beaches with considerably lower costs. 

The island of Lopud

The beautiful island of Lopud is situated northwest of the city Dubrovnik and is a part of the Elafiti islands. Lopud has an area of 4,63 km2, the highest point is Polacica at 216 meters. Currently Lopud has about 220 inhabitants. Lopud, the only settlement, is located in a bay, and from where there is a path that leads to the sandy Bay of Sunj on the far side of the island. You can also visit a Franciscan monastery from 1483 with a cloister and a defence tower with walls. Lopud next to Lokrum is Dubrovnik's most treasured tourist excursion point and is very convenient to visit as ferry boats have a dense schedule to Lopud leaving out of, Port of Gruz in Dubrovnik.

Zrće beach party in Novalja

Novalja on the island of Pag is a popular summer resort which hosts probably the only beach in Croatia with Ibiza sense. Zrce beach (Novalja) is hosting crazy after beach parties and unforgettable nightlife with famous DJs from all over the world. Zrće is the place that never sleeps where you can party from 10 am till 7 am and is perfect place for summer party's and never ending fun. Some clubs on Zrće beach are:

- Kalypso: Dive into the cushioned beds under the straw shades with a drink in your hand during the day, or dive into the music at night.

- Papaya: The best open-air club in central Europe and among 30 best clubs in the world according to DJ Mag, this 32 000 sq feet venue can hold 5000 clubbers. 

- Pepermint: offers cool drinks and parties, including sunrise parties, when everything else is closed.

- Aquarius: A beach bar and restaurant during the day, after beach parties in the afternoon, and club charged with great vibes at night.

Sahara - one of the ten best beaches in the world

Sahara beach on the island of Rab is the most famous clothes-optional beach in Lopar. It is located not far from the Paradise Beach, but far enough to enable you to get away from everyday. There is a beautiful sand, shallow see and nice rocks on the sides. The remote location of the beach means, that there are very few people there and no facilities. The beach can be reached only by foot or by a boat. By foot it is a 20-30 minutes walk over the hill from Lopar.

Boat marathon in Neretva

The Boats Marathon on the river Neretva is long tradition of the local inhabitants, and is performing within tourist summer. It is exclusively amateur sports competition of the traditional local wooden boats. Through the history, these boats have been used as the transport mean from the dwelling place to the market,shop or the agricultural lands along the river Neretva. Marathon as the race is taking place once a year at the begining the August, on the route 22500 metres long, under the patronage of the President of the Republic of Croatia and the river Neretva boatmen association. The race begins at 17 h under the bridge in the town of the Metkovic. The finish is in the town of Ploce, where the Winning Shield and the medals are awarded at 21 h. At the start, the boats and the crews are presenting, some proper ceremony and speach is taking place, and the start signal is given.

A cappella singing (Dalmatinske klape)

Singing in the group, or on Dalmatian language in the "Klapa", which mean company or group is most common form of singing in Dalmatia. Singing groups are usually composed of five to eight members, and songs are performed without instrumental background (a cappella). This way of singing is recognizable by the polyphony, harmonic structure and beautiful motion of the melodic line, which is always followed by another voice. Festival of the Dalmatian a cappella singing groups, or on Croatian "Festival Dalmatinskih Klapa" was founded in 1966. A group of enthusiasts from Omis is trying to preserve this type of singing from extinction and founded the Festival. Since then more than 200 groups from across the Croatia (and wider) has performed on the Festival. But over time in the work of the Festival lots experts, musicologists and composers have joined. Now the Festival is the main cultural event in Omis, and main event of Dalmatian traditional singing. Each year jury and audience (only those who attend the event, and not those who are watching on TV) choose the best Dalmatian a cappella singing group. In 2013th Festival was added to UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage Lists.

Villa 86 – a dream home surrounding by the sea

Villa 86 is another way of saying high quality tourist accommodation together with the picturesque landscape.

The apartments are situated in a quite area, but still near the center of Medulin. It is ideal for families with two children or for couples seeking relax.

A modern tourist accommodation from where you can start to discover the nearby beaches and the unspoiled landscape.The apartments of our Villa are surrounded by trees and flowers from our garden, just 10 meters from the sea away. They were projected for two or four people, they ALL have sea view and are ALL fully equipped with:

    Parking place
    Barbeque
    Central heating
    Balcony / Terrace
    Use of garden furniture
    Pottery
    Coffee machine
    Garden
    LCD SAT TV, Radio
    Air condition
    Bed linen, towels, modern set of the kitchen equipment …
    Coffee maker
    Wireless Internet ADSL connection (WiFi)
    Jewel-box with individual PIN
    Center for dialisys 20m away from the Villa
    Outside Jacuzzi
    Swimming pool for children
    NON smoking apartments only
    Pets are NOT allowed

In the garden of our Villa you can enjoy in preparing on the grill the meals yourself. In front of the Villa there is a reserved and illuminated parking place for your car.


Distances:

sea: 10 m
beach: 250 m
center: 500 m
sport: 700 m
shop: 200 m
restaurant: 150 m
market: 4.00 km
doctor: 500 m

Hum – the smallest town in the world

Hum is a town in the central part of Istria, 7 km from Roč, 14 km southeast of Buzet on a hill above the Mirna valley. This small fortified habitation has maintained all the features of medieval urban architecture and organization. It has a population of only 17 people (2001 census), but is officially a town, and is the Guinness World Record holder for the smallest town in the world. Hum is one of the rare preserved and untouched examples of urban development inside medieval walls. Hum is also the mecca of Croatian Glagolitism where you can see the first monuments and trace the very beginnings of Croatian literacy, as well as get to know the old Croatian alphabet Glagoljica. The Aleja glagoljaša (Glagolithic Avenue) is a series of 11 monuments dedicated to the Glagolitic script, placed along the 4-mile route between Roč und Hum.

ATP Croatia Open Umag

The ATP Vegeta Croatia Open is the oldest and most renowned tennis tournament in Croatia and the region, with a tradition of more than two decades. The tournament and accompanying events attract more than 80,000 guests and Umag becomes an imperative summer hub for tennis. Umag is then host to world-ranking tennis players, while the cream of society, journalists and reporters, sports experts and tennis aficionados spend time in and around the luxurious tennis complex Stella Maris. Entertainment, concerts, evening parties and, since recently, the Festival of Istrian Culinary Delicacies Istria Gourmet are part of the tournament festivities.

Top things to do in Novigrad

1. Visit Lapidarium Museum: Lapidarium Museum houses one of the most important collections of stone monuments in Croatia. 
2. Swim on one of many Novigrad beaches: we definitely reccomed Mareda beach
3. Eat local: Novigrad is a home to the best Istrian seafood restaurants
4. Explore Novigrad old town: The old town with its well protected port and picturesque coast will make your stay exceptional
5. Cycle: Popular cycling trail takes you from Novigrad by the sea to the village Dajla

Giostra Festival – Porec Events

Take off in a time machine to the past on Poreč’s waterfront promenade, squares and streets to a time when nobles, knights, jugglers, hawkers and drummers, flag bearers and street performers ruled. A three hundred year old tradition has been brought to life with Giostra, Poreč’s historical festival, a festival of events and knightly games dating from the 18th century. With concerts, plays and dances at authentic city locations this festival will faithfully demonstrate the life of Poreč and its surrounding area during times gone by.

Beaches in Split: swim, refresh and play picigin

If you're spending your holidays in Split, away from the energetic old town are inviting bays and pebble beaches that are perfect for a cooling swim. Bačvice is most famous and most popular beach in the Split. It is all from fine sand. Because shallow sea you will see lot of people playing local game – pincigin. Beach Bačvice is also most popular all year night destination in Split. There is lot of night clubs on the same beach. Ovčice is much smaller pebble beach and it is also popular for locals and tourists. Next 5 minutes walking from Ovčice you will see next popular bay – small sand beach Firule. Beach Trstenik is pebble or gravel with shallow entrance and it is suitable for families with small children. Žnjan is newest built beach in Split and so far largest location for enjoy in sea and sun. The beach consists of several separated bays thus they are in fact several beaches stretching almost 1 km wide. Ježinac is first of few beaches located in west part of Split city, more precisely under the Park Forest Marjan. Kaštelet is a nice pebble beach and mostly younger people come here. This beach is also popular night location for going out.

Konavle region

At the far south of Dubrovnik region and the Croatian soil 18 km (12 miles) away from Dubrovnik, the fertile land of Konavle valley is found surrounded by the wreath of hills, mounds, and hillocks. Thirty picturesque villages found their place in the karst land with peculiar vegetation that grows on the rock itself. Lush pine trees, cypresses, olive trees, and many sorts of underbrush grow there among the vineyards.

Top 5 must see lungomare sites in Opatija

Villa Angiolina: It is located in the centre of Angiolina Park, in the immediate vicinity of the sea and the Hotel Kvarner. The Villa is ideal for ceremonial meetings, gala dinners, or cocktail parties that require a luxury ambience.

Maiden with the Seagull: The statue of Maiden with the seagull is a symbol, not only of Opatija, but the entire Kvarner region. Elegantly standing on the reef beside Lungomare promenade in Opatija, it intrigues all passengers with her interesting story and identity which was unknown for decades.

Church of the Annunciation of Mary: This church in Opatija (1913/1914) is a triple nave structure in the upper part of town; it was constructed of Kastav stone. The interior is dominated by granite and brick. Over the altar is a ciborium, similar to the one in the Euphrasian Basilica in Poreč, with a large cupola arising.

The Park of St. Jakob: The central park of Opatija is a horticultural monument at the area of 3.64 hectares. It is divided into 60 fields with 150 plant species. Many of them originated in the distant locations and are not typical for this climate.

Hotel Kvarner: Hotel Kvarner was the first hotel in Opatija and the Adriatic, opened in 1884. Its famous Crystal hall and beautiful terrace host numerous glamorous events throughout the year.

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Best restaurants in Istria

We invite you to discover istrian gastronomic food and wine celebrations, restaurants and taverns.
Here are the best 5 restaurants in Istria selected by Croatian gourmet experts:

Plavi Podrum, Opatija - Mediterranean Restaurant
Batelina, Banjole - Seafood Restaurant
San Rocco, Brtonigla - Mediterranean Restaurant
Damir e Ornella, Novigrad - Italian Restaurant
Restaurant Pepenero, Novigrad - Restaurant

Dog friendly beaches in Dalmatia

Traveling with a furry friend? Know where to go in Dalmatia.

Mljet Island
Murter Island – Podvrške beach next to Murter place
Vis Island – Vartalac beach in Komiža
Split – part of Kašuni beach, part of Kaštelet beach, part called Kvadar within Žnjan beach, Trstenik and Lumbarda beaches
Vrsi – Mulo and Ričina beaches

Apoksiomen in Mali Lošinj

The antique bronze statue of an athlete, 192 cm tall, taken from the sea bed between the islet of Vele Orjule and the island of Lošinj on 27 April 1999, is the only large bronze found to date on the eastern coast of the Adriatic. It is assumed that it was deposited in the sea at the beginning of the 1st century when it was thrown overboard during bad weather because of the danger of the ship overturning or as a sacrifice to the gods for safe passage through the Osor channel to a prosperous destination/port of call on the north Adriatic.

Dog friendly beaches in Kvarner

Traveling with a furry friend? Know where to go in Kvarner.

Crikvenica – Podvorska beach
Opatija – Slatina beach, beach in Punta kolovi
Cres Island – part of the beach in camp "Kovačine", beach near ACI marina"Cres" and little place called Gavza
Krk Island – beaches Koralj and Dražice in Krk, Vela beach in Baška, Kijac beach in Njivice, Mala Krasa beach in Punat
Lošinj Island – eight beaches situated between two sandy beaches called Veli žal and Porta Madonna
Rijeka – beach next to Kantrida stadium, beaches Brajdica, Kostrena and Ploče

5 Reasons to Spend Your Summer Vacation in Istria

1. Visit a winery: There are many wineries in Istria. Istrian Malvasia is an excellent white wine. All the wine roads are marked.
2. Cycle: Cycle through the vineyards, olive groves and by the sea. There are many marked cycling trails to enjoy. The most popular cycling trail is Parenzana.
3. Explore the beaches:  If you enjoy swimming, sun-bathing and just chilling by the sea, Istria has it all.
4. Eat local:  Truffles, bean soup, fresh vegetables, asparagus, wild mushrooms, scrambled eggs, cheese curd, .... Enjoy!
5. Enjoy history: Basilica in Porec,Amphitheater in Pula, Venetian architecture, medieval hilltop towns, churches, towers, ...

Dog friendly beaches in Istria

Traveling with a furry friend? Know where to go in Istria.

Poreč – beach in camp "Istra"
Pula – Galebove stijene, Štinjanska vala
Rovinj – coves Lone, Cuvi and Borik-Figarola; beaches within camp "Villas Rubin"
Umag – Laguna beach in tourist resort "Sol Stella Maris", beach in tourist resort "Sol Polynesia", beach in tourist resort "Savudrija", beaches in naturist camp "Kanegra FKK Umag"

Saint James Cathedral in Šibenik

The Cathedral of St. James (Croatian: Katedrala sv. Jakova) in Šibenik, Croatia is a triple-nave basilica with three apses and a dome (32 m high inside) in the city of Šibenik, Croatia. It is the church of the Catholic Church in Croatia, and the see of the Šibenik diocese. It is also the most important architectural monument of the Renaissance in the entire country. Since 2000, the Cathedral has been on the UNESCO World Heritage List. It is often mistakenly known as "St Jacob's", because Croatian, like many other languages, uses the same name for both "James" and "Jacob". It is dedicated to Saint James the Greater.

Walled Peljesac

Ston is a small town in the Dubrovnik area, located at the south of of the peninsula Peljesac. ton was a military fort of the Ragusan Republic whose defensive walls are among the most famous in the world: there is a 900 meters (3000 feet) long town wall and 5 km (3 miles) Great Wall outside the town. The walls extend to Mali Ston (Little or Small Ston), a smaller town on the northern side of the Peljesac isthmus and the end of the Mali Ston bay.

Rovinj – 3 Things Not to Miss

1. Old town
Rises up on a peninsula and is a witness to times gone by and the valuable accomplishments of its past artisans. The limited space led to the construction of narrow buildings, streets and small town squares.
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2. Saint Euphemia Cathedral
It was built in the eighteenth century, while its façade in Venetian-baroque style was added in the middle of the last century. At the top of the sixty-metre-high bell tower stands the copper statue of St. Euphemia, which shows the direction of the wind by turning on a spindle.
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3. Kurent Bay
Kurent Bay and Montauro Cape are located 1.5 km away from the old town-center. Kurent Bay is covered with gravel and it is the most popular bay in this coastal area. The old forest near the shore provides shade throughout the whole day. Nearby there is a great field where many sport activties such as football, badminton, vollebally can be played. On the Kurent Bay there is a snack bar to fresh up . Near the bar you can find a deck chair rental service and the dressing cabins. In the vicinity of Kurent bay lay other small gravel beaches suitable for small children. The beaches at Montauro Cape are not so fascinating: high and steep rocks make access to the sea very difficult. There are only a few way where the sea is accesible. Usually these beaches are visited by naturists.
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The cove Koromašna, Žirje island

Žirje is an island and a settlement in the Croatian part of the Adriatic Sea. Its name probably derives from the former thick forests of the Mediterranean oak the fruit of which is called zir. The coast is broken. The large bays are: Mikovica, Muna, Koromasna and Japlenisce on the northeast and Nozdra vela, Nozdra mala, Tratinska, Krusevica, Stupica vela, Stupica Mala and Kabal on the southwest. The cove Koromasna contains an ancient ship turned into a underwater museum and offers all the curious ones two types of amphora from the 2nd century B.C.

Blue Flags Along the Adriatic!

The Blue Flag is an exclusive eco-label award given to beaches and marinas that meet strict criteria for both water quality and environmental management. It was introduced in 1987, and sets common standards of good management across Europe.


BLUE FLAG BEACH IN CROATIA:

Bol    Beach Zlatni rat, Bol
Novi Vinodolski    Glavna gradska plaza Lisanj
Vodice    Plava plaza
Punat    Plaza A/C FKK Konobe
Vrsar    Plaza AC Istra Funtana
Cres    Plaza AC Kovacine
Vrsar    Plaza AC Koversada
Novigrad    Plaza AC Mareda
Rovinj    Plaza A/C Polari
Vrsar    Plaza AC Porto Sole
Novigrad    Plaza A/C Sirena
Novalja    Plaza A/C Srasko
Vrsar    Plaza A/C Valkanela
Rovinj    Plaza AC Vestar
Vrsar    Plaza AC Bijela Uvala
Malinska    Plaza AC Glavotok
Porec    Plaza A/C Ulika
Vrsar    Plaza AC ZELENA LAGUNA
Rovinj    Plaza Amarin
Pula    Plaza Ambrela
Split    Plaza Bacvice
City of Sibenik    Plaza Banj
Fazana    Plaza Bi Val
Starigrad    Plaza Bluesun hotela Alan
Zadar    Plaza Borik
Porec    Plaza Borik
Biograd na moru    Plaza Bosana
Pula    Plaza Brioni
Porec    Plaza Brulo
Hvar    Plaza Camp Vira
Krk    Plaza Camping Jezevac
Krk    Plaza Camping Krk
Stobrec    Plaza A/C Stobrec-Split
Porec    Plaza Crnika AC Lanterna
Porec    Plaza Donji Spadici
Krk    Plaza Drazica
Biograd na moru    Plaza Drazica
Krk    Plaza Dunat
Porec    Plaza Galeb AC Solaris
Labin    Plaza Girandella
Crikvenica    Plaza Gradsko kupaliste Crikvenica
Porec    Plaza Gradsko kupaliste Porec
Pula    Plaza Histria
Porec    Plaza HN Bellevue
Vrsar    Plaza hotela Delfin
Porec    Plaza hotela Laguna Galijot
Dubrovnik    Plaza hotel Importanne resort
Porec    Plaza hotela Laguna Materada
Slano    Plaza hotel osmine
Dubrovnik    Plaza hotel Valamar Dubrovnik - President
Crikvenica    Plaza hotel Varazdin
Porec    Plaza hotela Laguna Parentium
Porec    Plaza hotela Lotosi
Novigrad    Plaza hotela Maestral
Opatija    Plaza Icici
Omisalj    Plaza Jadran-Njivice
Preko    Plaza Jaz
Krk    Plaza Jert
Cres    Plaza kampa Slatina Martinscica
Umag    Plaza Kanova
Kolan    Plaza Katarelac
Umag    Plaza Katoro
Rijeka    Plaza Kostanj
Umag    Plaza Laguna Stella Maris
Labin    Plaza Lanterna
Pirovac    Plaza Lolic
Zagreb    Plaza Malo jezero
Labin    Plaza Maslinica
Baska Voda    Plaza Nikolina
Porec    Plaza Oliva
Zagreb    Plaza Otok Tresnjevka
Zagreb    Plaza Otok Univerzijade
Zagreb    Plaza Otok veslaca
Dobrinj    Plaza Pecine
Omisalj    Plaza Pesja
Rijeka    Plaza Ploce
Mali Losinj    Plaza Poljana
Krk    Plaza Porporela Jezevac
Punat    Plaza Punta Debij
Omis    Plaza Punta Omis
Mali Losinj    Plaza Punta Veli Losinj
Split    Plaza Radisson Blu Resort Splt
Malinska-Dubasnica    Plaza Rupa
Dobrinj    Plaza Soline
Porec    Plaza Spadici Materada
City of Vodice    Plaza Srima
Labin    Plaza St. Andrea
Rab    Plaza Suha Punta Karolina
Rovinj    Plaza Sv Andrija Crveni otok
Split    Plaza Sveti Duje - Znjan
Kostrena    Plaza Svezanj
Rovinj    Plaza T.N. Villas Rubin
Vrsar    Plaza TN Belvedere
Nin    Plaza TN Zaton
Supetar    Plaza
Novalja    Plaza Planjka-Trincel
Vrsar    Plaza Vala
Porec    Plaza Valeta
Mali Losinj    Plaza Veli zal
Zagreb    Plaza Veliko jezero-jug
Novalja    Plaza Zrce
Baska    Vela plaza

CNN's Naturist Heaven (Rab island)

Foreign media frequently describe Croatia as a ‘naturist paradise ‘, it’s therefore not surprising that CNN named island of Rab top destination for nudists. Rab island in Croatia is announced the birth place of nudism. In the essay about the ten islands for all sorts of folks CNN named Rab a shangri la for nudists, as the island is the birthplace of the modern ‘nude swimming’. As a good location for nudists, CNN highlights Lopar with its three beaches -Sahara, Stolac and Ciganka, and after washing, trip to the old town of Rab is recommended.

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Baredine Cave

Such shapes have been created, some of which are exceptional, such as the 10 meter long and high curtains, a very realistic sculpture of Our Lady, the body of a milkmaid called Milka, the leaning tower of Pisa and snowman the torchbearer-who has become the trade mark of our cave. In one of the atriums you will pass a crater that is 4m wide and 66 m deep which goes down to the underground lakes. And so through five halls, five galleries of abstract and realistic sculptures, a pleasant 40 minute walk, accompanied by our guide and custodian. The excitement of this adventure is also meeting the animals of the underworld. You will see the human fish an endemic animal that lives only in this environment. At the cave's entrance there is a museum showcase where pottery of prehistoric man has been exhibited. Our far ancestors would probably leave the pots during the hot, dry, summer day to collect the precious water, drop by drop.

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Top 3 sandy beaches in Istria

1. Koversada, Vrsar
Koversada is a popular camping site and a tourist resort placed at the entrance to a Limski channel, southern from Vrsar. For many years it has been visited by many naturists from all over the world, families or singles. Within the settlement there are shops, ambulance, restaurants, post office, sport center, terraces with night music and a 5km long beaches. The beaches are rocky and paved, and the main is a sandy beach awarded with a Blue flag. On this beach you can find many extra facilities for kids and adults as well as a large offer of sport activities. You can rent different sports equipments like parasols and deck chairs. Koversada is a small naturist town, connected by a bridge with the same named islet which is reserved for tents. If you are a naturist lover, this is a perfect place that you must visit.
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2. Bijeca, Medulin
Medulin is a popular tourist destination with a rich offer of accommodation and facilities. It has a beautiful coast with many beautiful beaches and it is surrounded by many islets. The most famous beach in Medulin is Bijeca, which spreads more than 1 km along the coast. The beach is sandy with a gradual entrance to the sea, which is great for kids and older people. Those who like sports will be attracted by volleyball in the shoal. Here you can rent deckchairs and parasols and for kids there is an aquagan. On the upper side of the beach you can find a place in the shade of trees, so on the Bijeca beach you can spend the entire day. In Medulin there are many restaurants, shops and bars. Medulin is an ideal place for a vacation, where you can find peaceful and relaxing surrounding, but also a good entertainment.
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3. Valalta, Rovinj
Valalta is a real heaven for all naturist lovers. Within the same named naturist camp which is a world known naturist resting resort, extents through the entire coast a long pebbly beach. On the beach there are restaurants, bars, different water slides, pools with sea water and many other fun facilities. The beach Valalta attracts with its natural beauty and untouched natural surroundings, and also with its crystal blue sea.
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Souvenir from Croatia

1. Plavac Mali wine
2. A little stone hut called a Kazun
3. Jewelry Morcic
4. Dried lavender
5. Necktie

Game of Thrones' Season 4 in Croatia

The cast of HBO's "Game of Thrones" filmed scenes for the fourth season at Klis Fortress, near the city of Split, in central Dalmatia, Croatia.

Top 5 Croatian islands

1. Best for couples: Vis
Life is simple, but people are complicated as cynics will say. But it is precisely the simplicity of living even through the most chaotic touristic periods that makes Vis significantly different from other tourist destinations. Simplicity is the essence of this island tailored to men which is used in its whole by most visitors. Consequently, not just its protruding edges, Vis and Komiža, but also the numerous bays in the island's interior leave you breathless with their luxuriant fertility.

2. Best for culture: Korcula
The island itself is rich in art and culture, as well as beautiful nature such as numerous tiny and secluded beaches and bays, small and uninhabited islands and breathtaking views. The main town on the island is also named Korcula. It is a typical medieval walled Dalmatian city, with its round defensive towers and cluster of red-roofed houses. Marco Polo (1254 - 1324) the famous world-traveller and writer, as well as a Venetian merchant, is reputed to have been born in Korcula. In the old town of Korcula where his supposed house of birth is located. It will shortly be turned into a Museum of Marco Polo.

3. Best for relaxation: Mali Losinj
Where the stars look beautiful like nowhere else, where you breathe with your full lungs, where waves of Istria, Kvarner and Dalmatia intertwine, and where the last North Adriatic school of dolphins swim happily – that’s where the Lošinj Archipelago is located. This is a magical place that will seduce you with all its attributes - scents, tastes, sounds and preserved natural beauties.

4. Best for foodies: Pag
The distinguishing ”white desert” appearance of Pag Island is one of the reasons this place offers so many top-class delicacies. Namely, the barren landscape hides herbs such as thyme and rosemary and Pag sheep graze freely on these aromatic plants, awarding us eventually with paški sir – Pag cheese which has been recognized as one of the best on the world market year after year. Besides this, Pag is also famous for its lamb, which prepared traditionally ispod peke (under a metal lid covered with hot coals), is a foodie treat not to be missed

5. Best for beauty and buzz: Hvar
Located at the end of a beautiful five mile long bay, amongst heavily dense wooded hills.

Split: Croatia Boat Show

Friends and business associates, nautical and boats enthusiasts, welcome to the Croatia Boat Show!

With Mediterranean feel of the Split harbor, at the very gates of the Diocletian Palace, we invite you to experience and relive moments of this magnificent nautical event, unique of its kind in this part of Europe.

Croatia Boat Show is an impressive stage with performances of those largest and most important ones – famous Croatian and international nautical brands… In addition to membership of the IFBSO Association, this fair has confirmed its status as a Croatian Superbrand. But the real proof of the quality and uniqueness of this nautical event are majestic vessels in its natural environment, union of prestige and Mediterranean hedonism, and last but not the least – incredible efforts and perseverance of the organization team.

Therefore, the photos accompanying this greeting speech say more than words… enjoy it!

Walking / Hiking Paklenica Canyon

Hiking is the only way to really get to know Paklenica. The Park area contains 150-200 km of trails and paths, from those intended for tourists, leading from Velika Paklenica Canyon to Manita peć cave, Lugarnica forest cottage and the mountain hut, to those intended for mountaineers, leading to the highest peaks of Velebit. The trails in the Park are marked with boards and mountaineering signs.

Spa Vita Istrian Olive Oil Care

A body care product, a cure for diverse ailments, regarded by many as panacea, the elixir of life. A divine fruit. A flowing gold. What is concealed beneath these supernatural praises? Olive-tree!