Croatian Islands

Enjoy your holiday in Croatia

October 22, 2015

The newest member of the EU, Croatia was all but forgotten for almost a decade following the war (1991–1995) that saw the break-up of Yugoslavia. It is now firmly back on the summer destinations map. And with its stunning coastline, unspoilt nature (including eight national parks) and beautifully-preserved centuries-old harbour towns, it offers a less […]

unforgettable island-hvar

October 20, 2015

Hvar is the number-one holder of Croatia’s superlatives: it’s the most luxurious island, the sunniest place in the country (2724 sunny hours each year) and, along with Dubrovnik, the most popular tourist destination. Hvar Town, the island’s capital, is all about swanky hotels, elegant restaurants, trendy bars and clubs, posh yachties and a general sense […]

Food and Economy In Croatia

October 7, 2015

Food in Daily Life. The main meal of the day is a late lunch. In the north and inland, the majority of the foods has an Austrian or Hungarian flavor. A typical lunch includes chicken or beef soup, cooked meat (often pork), potatoes, and bread. Greens with vinegar and oil are served in the spring […]

Introducing Zadar

August 19, 2015

Introducing Zadar Boasting an historic old town of Roman ruins, medieval churches, cosmopolitan cafes and quality museums set on a small peninsula, Zadar is an intriguing city. It’s not too crowded, it’s not overrun with tourists and its two unique attractions – the sound-and-light spectacle of the Sea Organ and the Sun Salutation – need […]

Introducing Mali Lošinj

August 7, 2015

Introducing Mali Lošinj Mali Lošinj is a stunner: a natural harbour ringed by graceful, gently weathered Mediterranean town houses and green surrounding hills. The town straddles both coasts on the narrowest section of the island, at the apex of a long protected harbour. A string of imposing 19th-century sea captains’ houses lines the seafront, and […]

Introducing Rab Town

August 7, 2015

Introducing Rab Town Walled Rab Town is among the northern Adriatic’s most spectacular sights. Crowded onto a narrow peninsula, its four instantly recognisable bell towers rise like exclamation points from a red-roofed huddle of stone buildings. A maze of streets leads to the upper town, where there are ancient churches and dramatic lookout points. It’s […]

Introducing Korčula Town

August 7, 2015

Introducing Korčula Town Korčula Town is a stunner. Ringed by imposing defences, this coastal citadel is dripping in history, with marble streets rich in Renaissance and Gothic architecture. Its fascinating fishbone layout was cleverly designed for the comfort and safety of its inhabitants: western streets were built straight in order to open the city to […]

Introducing Komiža

February 5, 2015

Introducing Komiža View gallery On the west coast, at the foot of Hum mountain, Komiža is a captivating small town on a bay, with sand and pebble beaches at the eastern end. Komiža has die-hard fans among Croats, who swear by its somewhat bohemian, rough-around-the-edges ambience. Narrow back streets lined with tawny 17th- and 18th-century […]

Introducing Vis Island

February 5, 2015

Introducing Vis Island View gallery Of all the Croatian islands, Vis is the most mysterious – even to locals. The furthest of the main central Dalmatian islands from the coast, Vis spent much of its recent history serving as a military base for the Yugoslav National Army, cut off from foreign visitors from the 1950s […]

Introducing Zadar Region

February 5, 2015

Introducing Zadar Region View gallery This area, loaded with appeal, includes the cosmopolitan town of Zadar and amazing national parks of Plitvice and Paklenica.