Poreč fairytale - 13 - 24.12.2013, Trg Slobode, Poreč, 09:00 - 19:00 h

Town of Poreč has prepared a special program for children and adults on the occasion of the upcoming holidays. The Poreč fairytale begins on Friday, 13th of December and will be held at the Freedom Square every day until Christmas Eve, at the theater hall of the Public Open University and at the hall of the Italian Community. The youngest ones will be able to meet the world’s most famous grandpa in the Santa Clauses post office and enjoy in the fun activities which will be organized.

The carnival Đakovački bušari

At the end of January/beginning of February, when winter's bitter cold grips our towns and villages, everybody from the old ones to the young ones know that on the snowy streets of Đakovo the time has come... It's obligatory to put on your masks and be as crazy and imaginative as possible. The carnival frenzy is about to start! All the problems and worries should be left behind... until Ash Wednesday, just like it says in a song: "Carnival is for young men to be joyous and Lent for old women to be religious." The carnival "Đakovački bušari" is, according to the number of its participants and visitors, the largest carnival in Eastern Croatia and it is also a member of the Croatian association of carnival towns. Welcome!  

First Christmas fair in Glina

The town of Glina invites you to our ‘’ First Christmas fair in Glina’’, from 16th to 23rd December 2013. S. and A. Radić Street, Glina It is our great wish to accommodate as many of our dear citizens and guests. Visitors will be able to enjoy the rich variety of local traditional products, souvenirs and ornaments. Join us and become a part of this wonderful event which will bring joy to you and your family. As a part of the fair on 20th December visitors are welcome to take a free ride on our Christmas train ‘’Bubi’’.

Rijeka Carnival 2014

After the end of each Rijeka Carnival we always collect impressions, browse through photos... and immediately start planning for the next one! In 2014 Carnival will be almost two months long – the carnival period is set from January 17 until March 5. The opening event, as always, is Rijeka Carnival Queen Pageant and Handover of the Town Key as a beginning of masked madness. What follows is the most colorful and cheerful period in a year of this region, ending with Children's Carnival Parade on February 22 and the Grand Finale - International Carnival Parade on March 2.

Advent in Opatija

The most magical time of the year is just around the corner. The streets are beautifully decorated with colourful lights and wonderful Christmas trees, filling our hearts with peace and joy. The Advent season is really very special in Opatija. To all its visitors the town offers various culinary specialities, mulled wine and traditional Christmas cakes. Opatija is the perfect place to celebrate Christmas and the New Year right by the sea. The season of Advent in Opatija is a time of expectant waiting and preparations for the celebration of Christmas. Every Sunday in Advent, one candle on the Advent wreath is lit. On the Opatija Riviera children traditionally decorate the house with sage, ivy or fir boughs. The most beautiful symbol of Christmas is definitely the Christmas tree with presents for the dearest ones. We wish you a peaceful and blessed Advent in Opatija!

Advent in the Heart of Zagreb

Advent in the Heart of Zagreb is a series of holiday events held on the city’s squares, bringing the spirit of Advent and Christmas to guests and citizens of Zagreb through a rich musical and artistic programme. Interested citizens, guests and passers-by can enjoy various programmes by numerous cultural societies, children’s choirs, drama ensembles, dance groups and music bands, or shop at fairs tailored for the occasion.

TOP beaches in Istria for families with kids

We have prepared a detailed beach description with photos, so you can experience, even before coming on your vacation, the most beautiful places where you will be spending time with your family , your friends or even just relaxing on your own! Many beaches in Istria are pebbly and rocky but they have the cleanest waters in the Mediterranean. On each beach you will find many families with chidren so basically the whole coast is family friendly. But there are some that offer something more for families because of the activities they offer such as aquagans, water sports, shades under the pine tree, grassy area to enjoy all kind of sports and a bar or restaurant in the vicinity where the children can have an ice cream.

More info: http://www.istriasun.com/istria/family-beaches.php

The natural beauty of Green Istria

Rečina is the official name of the river, by which it is marked on most maps, but the people who live in the valley call it Mirna. In autumn, when the snow starts to melt on Učka and Ćićarija, and after the rains, it fills with water, and during the summer, after long droughts, it can completely disappear. The village has maintained its current appearance since the 18th century, or even earlier. There are approximately 15 houses still standing, which are bigger and prettier than the houses in nearby villages and hamlets. The conditions for such architecture partly lie in the stable income of well known and respected local craftsmen. The houses on the main street are evidence of better times, when there were a lot of people living in the village.

More info: http://www.istriasun.com/istria/kotli.php

Rovinj music festival

The audience will see contestants and guest performers take to the stage and enjoy performances by unsigned bands and popular hits performed by well-known artists. All of them will be performing in a tent set up in the main town square and every evening will start with a concert and continue with performances by bands entered in the competition.

The Longest Strudel - 20.09. Biograd na moru

Maraschino cherries are the traditional product of this region, and they say that they are the most tasty cherries in the world! Promoting indigenous products from the Zadar area, strudels will be made just from these cherries and visitors will also be offered other products made from maraschino cherries such as maraschino liqueur, cherry-brandy, sour-cherry brandy, cherry juice and much besides. The length of the strudel will be 1200 metres and the manifestation will be recorded in the Guiness Book of Records as the longest strudel.

Open air New year's eve celebration in Fužine

Seeing out the old year and welcoming in the New Year at midnight in the open air is an original and attractive event which takes place in the centre of Fužine. Of course there is mulled wine and sausages, a local orchestra and an impressive firework display, all of which assure an unforgettable welcome and a wonderful experience for all the visitors. An internationally televised event visited by up to 10,000 people.

Čazma Christmas Story

All Christmas stories are romantic and educational, especially if you are a guest of the Salaj family in Grabovnica. At Christmas time, the Salaj family prepares a special treat for all the Christmas time enthusiasts, when their garden is alight with thousands of multicolored lights, offering all who come a magical sight and an idyllic atmosphere. The Christmas stable, the manger and the decorations all over the garden, including the multicolored Christmas lights and ornaments shining in the night, offer an unforgettable sense of a deep dream followed by awakening in a world of fairy tales, a world of a true Croatian Christmas story.

Santa Clause's House

This is a part of the story "Why Does Santa Clause Have a House in Kaštelir?" which will be shown in the small puppets theater as part of the Santa Clause House program. It is just one of many activities prepared for the children in this holiday season by the Kaštelir-Labinci Tourism Office. Tourism office is supported by locals and the local government. Thanks to the participants and sponsors all necessary material has been collected. Product of this hard work is the first Santa Clause House in the surroundings. It might have been better if we bought everything.. but it is certainly the most original.

Advent in Fažana

The Parish of Fažana and Tourist Board of Municipality Fažana will set for the first time the Advent wreath on the town's square in front of the church where people can light up Advent candels and there will be appropriate program which will be held 4 times on Sundays in December.

The program is following:
- Performance of the parish choir
- Lighting up the candles by the blessing of the Advent wreath
- Solemn Mass at the Church of St. Cosmas and Damian

Dreamlike book fair in Istria - 05.12.2013 - 15.12.2013

The largest book fair in Croatia, and an important literary event in Istria, takes place in the Secession-style building in Pula and, in addition to Croatian publishing, it promotes regional European publishing efforts. Apart from the sale of books at reduced prices, the Fair stages a range of other events: promotions of recent titles, meetings with authors 'Breakfast with authors', concerts, stage and video presentations, exhibitions - thus becoming a true book festival.

Villa 452 - traditional architecture merging with the surrounding nature

Villa 452 consists of 2 floors. On the first floor there are kitchen and living room, while on the second floor there are two gorgeous rustic bedrooms. The villa has two toilets and a magnificent fireplace. It is suitable for accommodation of 6 persons including little babies. The most exclusive part of villa is a pool with massage jets which is unique because of its position inside an old cottage with no roof that is linked with the villa. There is also a sun deck and a slab with barbecue. The pool house enables its guests a full intimacy and the small windows within it provide a fascinating view at the peaceful Istrian scenery. Villa 452 was built and furnished with lots of love, will and efforts. Staying in it will offer their guests a refuge from bustling city and ensure discovering peace and harmony they forgot exists. Come visit Villa 452 and convince yourself in its irresistible charm!