Croatia

Amoret Apartments

February 5, 2015

Dubrovnik, Croatia Fifteen antique-furnished apartments (sleeping 2-4) in 4 former palaces dotted throughout Dubrovnik’s splendid UNESCO-listed Old Town Dubrovnik has to be one of the world’s most magnificent fortified cities. Sitting snugly within 2km of medieval walls, the Old Town presides over the deep blue waters of the Adriatic Sea. Once the capital of the […]

Top ten Croatian island getaways

February 5, 2015

The sheer diversity of Croatia’s islands ensures that there is something for everyone in the Adriatic, regardless of whether you’re a party animal, lotus-eater, young family or a combination of all three. Jonathan Bousfield, author of The Rough Guide to Croatia, picks out his top ten. SUSAK: THE ISLAND FOR KITE FLYERS One for the […]

10 unexpected highlights of Croatia

February 5, 2015

By now we all know what’s on the Croatia bucket list – the Plitvice Lakes National Park, Dubrovnik’s medieval walls, and at least one of Croatia’s growing roster of music festivals. However there’s a lot more to Croatia than meets the eye, so it’s well worth planning a few detours to take in some of […]

A gourmet guide to Croatia

February 5, 2015

Croatia’s growing popularity as a tourist destination hasn’t led to a levelling down of gastronomic standards; on the contrary it has had the effect of tweaking them upwards. The rediscovery of regional recipes, a boutique approach to wine production, and a flair for combining creativity with tradition are the main themes of Croatia’s burgeoning foodie […]

A Glass of Rakija – A Toast to Life

February 4, 2015

What is rakija? Well, we might try to define it and say it’s a general name for a variety of distilled herbal or fruit spirits traditionally drunk in Croatia. However, that wouldn’t do it justice because it’s so much more. Namely, first and most of all rakija is an important part of Croatian culture. […]

Traditional Croatian Easter Cake Recipe – Pinca / Sirnica

February 4, 2015

We bring you a recipe for a special kind of cake called sirnica or pinca (the second term is more typical for northern Croatia) – traditional cake made for Easter in Croatia. It’s actually some kind of cross between bread and cake, usually shaped as round loaf but it can also be made in a […]

Split – 5 Things Not to Miss

February 4, 2015

No matter what part of Central Dalmatia you’ve chosen for your holidays, keep in mind Split is truly a special city you should try not to miss. In case your chosen spot under the sun is located somewhere between Šibenik and Makarska, be sure to make at least one day tour to Split and immerse […]

Dog friendly beaches in Kvarner – a paradise for your four legged friends

February 4, 2015

Those of you looking for dog friendly beaches need to look no farther. We present you a sea paradise for your four legged friends – Croatian Kvarner region, which surpasses other regions in the Adriatic with the number of destinations featuring dog friendly beaches. Lošinj Island is top pet friendly destination in Kvarner, offering as […]

Spring Guide Through Croatia

February 4, 2015

Visit Croatia during springtime and you won’t go wrong. Here are just some of the advantages: nice sunny weather, blooming nature, ideal conditions for climbing, hiking and taking long walks – plus the brave ones might even go for a swim. Moreover, there are no summer crowds so you can really enjoy peaceful little towns […]

ADRIATIC ISLANDS: 5 less known dream holiday oasis!

February 4, 2015

Croatia, with its indented Adriatic coastline, is well known for its numerous islands. The islands themselves are favourite destination for many when it comes to dream vacation. Surrounded by the sea, with beautiful desolate beaches, is what makes the islands an everlasting holiday inspiration. Although the Adriatic is famous for its islands, we will introduce […]